Community Support

Ageing well

We deliver a broad range of initiatives for older people within our region which encourage participation in community life and celebrate the contributions older people make to our communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community

Bellingen Shire Council is committed to promoting mutual respect and harmony between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the Shire.

People with Disability

We are committed to co-creating an equitable, accessible and inclusive community, making Bellingen Shire a better place to live or visit for people of all abilities.

Council regularly checks in with young people in the Bellingen Shire about what's important and through the Bello Youth Hub provides programs and activities for young people with a focus on recreation, arts, music and leadership/capacity building.

Becoming an Australian Citizen

Council hosts citizenship ceremonies for those who wish to become Australian citizens.

Volunteering

Bellingen Shire Council has volunteers in many areas including visitor services, assisting in our libraries and halls, undertaking projects with our sustainability team and enhancing park and reserve areas. All of these contributions make the community a stronger and more sustainable place.

Access and Inclusion Reference Group

This Access and Inclusion Reference Group enables the community to provide feedback and advice on access and inclusion, as well as ageing well in our Shire. This group aims to ensure that the voices of older adults, people with disabilities, carers, those with access needs and advocates are heard.

The Welcome Experience

Helping essential workers relocate, settle in and become one of the locals