Feros Care – a letter to the community

Dear Byron Bay community,

We are sorry for the pain and confusion felt by the residents, families and the community about the closure and redevelopment of Feros Village Byron Bay. It was a difficult decision to make and not taken lightly.

We are listening to the community and know it is important to share more information with you.

Why did you have to close the Feros Village Byron Bay?

The decision to close the Village was made because after 33 years it no longer meets the requirements of a residential aged care facility. It cannot continue in its current form in a way that meets all the expectations and requirements.

How long do residents have before the home is closed?

Every resident is being given ample time and support to move to their next home, and this may take months. Feros is actively supporting each resident to transition to their new home. No date has been set for the closure and it is untrue residents were asked to move within 14 days.

Where will residents move to?

Right now there are vacancies in Feros Village Bangalow, and we are preferencing Byron Bay residents for places at Feros Village Wommin Bay. Other aged care providers in the region have offered their homes. Every resident will be supported in their choice of a new home.

Is Feros Care developing the site to make money?

No. Feros Care is a not-for-profit charity committed to the Byron Bay community, just as we have been for many years. Feros Care does not own the Crown land and therefore cannot and does not want to sell to developers.

So what’s next?

We are in the early stages of understanding what might be possible on this site, and we will be consulting with the community as plans progress. George Feros pioneered Feros Care in Byron Bay and his dream to care for our aged in our community will continue in Byron Bay.

Jason Bingham Chair of the Board Feros Care

POSITION VACANT Showground Manager

The Board of Mullumbimby Showground is seeking an experienced Manager to:

•Run the day-to-day operations of our beautiful showground.

•Maintain relationships with showground stakeholders.

•Work with the Board to develop and deliver a new Plan of Management.

•Support board initiatives and strategic planning for infrastructure improvements.

Essential skills required: Site, event and/or venue management; excellent communication and organisational skills; computer literacy; financial administration; budget management; keen eye for detail. Previous project management experience is considered desirable. Onsite caretakers are contracted independently of the manager to handle campground operations.

The contract is for 28 hours per week, based out of the Showground office. Applications close at midday on Thursday 23 March, 2023.

For full position description and details of how to apply, please visit: https://www.mullumbimbyshowground.org.au/apply