Looking for office space in Byron Bay that offers more than four walls and a desk? Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country is a purpose-driven workspace for organisations that want to make a positive contribution to the local community.
Located at 2 Wordsworth Street in Byron Bay, this Social Futures initiative brings together community and health services, professional services, education providers, employment services, and cultural organisations in a collaborative setting. It is designed for people and teams who value connection, collaboration, and local community impact.
Whether you are seeking commercial office space, flexible access to a professional workspace, or meeting rooms in Byron Bay, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers a unique opportunity to work alongside values-aligned organisations who support the region’s social fabric.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers both long-term and short-term leasing opportunities for their range of tenancy options, which are suitable for organisations of different sizes, from solo practitioners and consultants through to larger teams. The precinct amenities include:
The current tenancy opportunities available are summarised below.
| Tenancy | Size | Best For |
| Tenancy 11 | 119.68m² | Larger health, wellbeing and community organisations |
| Tenancy 12 | 89.22m² | Established teams and growing service providers |
| Tenancy 3 | 78.01m² | Professional services, wellbeing practitioners and wellness businesses |
| Tenancy 6B | 36.61m² | Allied health providers and small teams |
| Tenancy 5D | 18.3m² | Consultants, solo practitioners and small businesses |
To apply, simply submit an Expression of Interest outlining your organisation, the services you provide or primary business activities, and your workspace requirements. The Social Futures team will work with you to explore suitable tenancy options and answer any questions about the leasing process.
To discuss current availability or begin the EOI process, contact Mikaela Hicks, Centre Manager, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country .
Phone: 0407 787 595 (available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)
Email: [email protected]
Finding office space is one thing. Finding a workplace that aligns with your values, supports your team day-to-day, and creates opportunities to connect with others working towards positive community outcomes is something else entirely. Thanks to it’s community-driven roots and non-profit management, the project also aims to fund local community projects through annual surplus as a way to extend it’s impact beyond it’s physical footprint.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country is located on the site of the former Byron Hospital, a place with a long history of serving the local community. Through a partnership between Social Futures and Byron Shire Council, the site has been reimagined as a vibrant hub where organisations can work, connect, and contribute to a stronger, more resilient Byron Shire.
Today, the precinct brings together organisations that deliver services across health, professional services, education, employment, community development, and culture. The vision is simple: increase access to services that benefit the community while creating a welcoming place where people and organisations can thrive together.
While every organisation needs space to focus on its own work, some of the most valuable opportunities happen through connection. Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country has been designed to encourage collaboration among tenants, whether through informal conversations over coffee, shared learning opportunities, community events, or professional partnerships.
In addition to private offices, tenants have access to coworking spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and shared facilities, making it easy to host clients, workshops, and team gatherings. The result is a professional environment that supports both independent work and meaningful collaboration.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country is an initiative of Social Futures, a trusted community services organisation that has been creating positive social change across regional Australia for over 50 years. With deep experience delivering health and community services, Social Futures understands the challenges and opportunities facing purpose-driven organisations.
That experience helps shape a workplace that is more than just office space. It is a community-focused environment designed to strengthen connections, support collaboration, and contribute to positive outcomes for people and communities across the Northern Rivers.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country is designed for organisations and practitioners whose work contributes to the health, well-being, and resilience of the Byron Shire community. Whether you deliver frontline services, support individuals and families, provide education and training, or create opportunities for cultural connection or economic resilience, the space has been intentionally developed to support purpose-driven work.
For allied health providers, finding the right premises is about more than square metres. It is about creating a professional, welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable, and practitioners have the facilities they need to deliver high-quality services.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers a range of tenancy sizes suitable for psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, social workers, and other allied health professionals. Access to meeting rooms, shared amenities, onsite café facilities, and a collaborative tenant community creates a professional setting that supports both client appointments and day-to-day operations.
Professional service businesses need a workspace that projects professionalism, supports collaboration and provides a welcoming environment for clients and partners. Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country is well suited to recruitment agencies, consultants, accountants, business advisors, marketing and communications agencies, legal professionals and other service-based businesses looking for a professional base in Byron Bay.
With a range of tenancy sizes, shared meeting rooms, reception services and high-quality onsite amenities, organisations can choose a space that suits the way they work while benefiting from being part of a collaborative community. For businesses that value strong local connections, networking opportunities and a workplace with purpose, Byron CoLab offers an environment where professional success and community impact can go hand in hand.
NDIS providers, disability support services, youth and family organisations, aged care providers, and community service agencies require workplaces that support both service delivery and collaboration.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country has been created with community impact at its core. Organisations working to improve social outcomes can operate alongside like-minded tenants, creating opportunities for partnerships, referrals, and shared learning. This alignment with the centre’s vision helps foster a connected ecosystem of services that benefit the wider community.
Training providers, employment services, workforce development programs, and community education organisations play an important role in helping people build skills, confidence, and opportunities.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country provides a professional base for organisations delivering workshops, training programs, career support, and employment services. Access to meeting spaces and collaborative facilities makes it easy to host sessions, connect with participants, and engage with partner organisations.
Creative and cultural organisations help strengthen community identity, connection, and belonging. Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country welcomes arts groups, cultural organisations, and community-focused creative enterprises whose work contributes to a vibrant and inclusive region. Creative professionals can host a multi-day workshop, host client meetings in a professional workspace. The centre also offers the opportunity to exhibit artworks on their walls through the Community Gallery Program – allowing a new platform for exposure for both emerging and established artists.
For organisations seeking a professional workspace while remaining connected to the broader community, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers an environment where creativity, collaboration, and social impact can sit side by side.
Every organisation works differently, which is why Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers a range of tenancy options to suit different team sizes, service models and stages of growth. From private offices for consultants and practitioners through to larger spaces for multidisciplinary teams and community service providers, each tenancy is part of a purpose-driven environment designed to support connection, collaboration and community impact.
Below is an overview of the current tenancy opportunities available.
For organisations seeking a larger, self-contained workspace, Tenancy 11 represents one of the most unique opportunities currently available within Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country. Offering the independence of a standalone building while still providing access to a connected community of purpose-driven organisations, it is particularly well suited to growing teams delivering health, wellbeing and community services.
Why Tenancy 11 Stands Out
Unlike many commercial office spaces, Tenancy 11 is located within its own separate building, providing a greater level of privacy and independence, while still linking to a bustling community and premium amentities. This makes it an attractive option for organisations that require a dedicated environment for client appointments, confidential conversations, or day-to-day operations, but still desire staying connected to the broader Byron CoLab community. For organisations that value both autonomy and collaboration, it offers a balance that can be difficult to find elsewhere in Byron Bay.
At almost 120 square metres, the tenancy also provides flexibility for a range of layouts, including consultation rooms, meeting spaces, open-plan workstations, or a combination of service delivery and administration functions. It is a canvas ready for your custom fitout, but with tasteful modern finishes allowing for comfort from day one.
Facilities Included
Tenancy 11 has been designed to support professional service delivery and team-based work. The space includes a modern kitchenette, a spacious DA compliant toilet within the tenancy, tri-stacking sliding doors for exceptional access to outdoor space, dedicated lightning fast NBN connectivity, individual electricity metering, and independent air-conditioning control.
These features enable organisations to operate comfortably and efficiently while maintaining greater control over their day-to-day environment. The tenancy’s self-contained nature can also support organisations requiring a higher degree of privacy for staff, clients or service users.
Best Suited To
Tenancy 11 is particularly well suited to multidisciplinary health services, allied health teams, NDIS providers, community service organisations and social enterprises looking for room to grow.
The combination of size, privacy, and self-contained amenities makes it ideal for organisations that regularly host clients, coordinate teams across multiple programs, or deliver a range of services from a single location. It may also appeal to organisations seeking a long-term base within a collaborative and community-focused setting.
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Size | 119.68m² |
| Layout | Standalone tenancy |
| Kitchenette | Yes |
| Private Toilet | Yes |
| Internet Connection | Dedicated |
| Air Conditioning | Independent control |
| Best For | Allied health, NDIS providers, community organisations, social enterprises |
| Availability | Available now |
Tenancy 12 offers 89.22m² of professional office space within Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country, making it a strong option for established teams, growing service providers and organisations that need a practical base for both staff and client-facing work.
The tenancy includes a kitchenette with sink, carpeted flooring, tenancy-specific electricity metering, a dedicated internet connection, and individual air-conditioning control. With abundant natural light and both internal and external access, Tenancy 12 provides a welcoming environment for clients, partners, and your team throughout the day.
This space may suit allied health providers, employment services, education providers, community organisations, wellbeing services or socially focused businesses looking for a professional Byron Bay office for lease within a collaborative environment.
For teams that need more space than a small private office but do not require the scale of a standalone tenancy, Tenancy 12 offers a balanced option: generous enough to support team operations, while still connected to the shared facilities and community atmosphere of Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country.
Available now, Tenancy 3 offers 78.01m² of versatile office space suited to organisations looking for room to grow within a professional and connected environment. The tenancy provides the flexibility of an open-plan layout that can be used as a ready-to-go workspace or adapted to suit the needs of your team.
For organisations delivering client services, the space benefits from access to the broader Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country amenities, including welcoming reception services, bookable meeting rooms and shared facilities that support day-to-day operations. Whether you’re hosting consultations, team meetings or stakeholder workshops, these shared resources make it easy to create a professional experience for clients and visitors.
Tenancy 3 may be particularly well suited to wellbeing practitioners, professional service providers, community organisations, education services and growing teams seeking a central Byron Bay location. The combination of flexibility, shared amenities and immediate availability makes it an attractive option for organisations ready to establish or expand their presence without the need for significant fit-out work.
Tenancy 6B offers 36.61m² of professional office space that balances practicality with comfort, making it well suited to allied health providers and professional teams of approximately four to eight people.
Located within the building, the tenancy enjoys natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Byron CoLab’s leafy central courtyard. This outlook helps create a calm and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors, while maintaining the privacy and professionalism required for client-facing work.
The tenancy includes a kitchenette with sink, dedicated internet connectivity, and individual air-conditioning control, providing the convenience of a self-contained workspace within a larger collaborative setting. Tenants also benefit from access to shared amenities across Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country, including meeting rooms, reception services and the onsite café.
For allied health practices, consulting services, community organisations or small professional teams, Tenancy 6B offers a practical and well-appointed workspace that combines functionality with a connected workplace culture.
For consultants, solo practitioners and small businesses seeking a professional base in Byron Bay, Tenancy 5D offers an affordable and highly functional workspace within the Byron CoLab community.
At 18.3m², the tenancy provides a compact footprint that is ideal for practitioners who work independently or with a small team. Positioned at the end of the corridor, the office enjoys a greater sense of privacy while benefiting from abundant natural light that creates a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day.
The space includes a small sink, dedicated internet connectivity, and individual air-conditioning control, while tenants also have access to shared facilities including meeting rooms, reception services, communal kitchen facilities, and the onsite café.
Tenancy 5D may suit counsellors, coaches, consultants, allied health practitioners, wellbeing professionals and community-focused businesses looking for a cost-effective office solution without sacrificing access to professional amenities. For those wanting to be part of a collaborative environment while maintaining their own private workspace, it offers an appealing balance of independence and connection.
Access to quality facilities, professional meeting spaces and opportunities to connect with others can make a significant difference to how your team works and how clients experience your organisation. Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country has been designed to provide these everyday benefits alongside flexible tenancy options.
Tenants have access to a range of bookable meeting rooms suitable for everything from one-on-one consultations to workshops, training sessions, board meetings and community events. Rooms can accommodate groups ranging from 4 – 35 people and are equipped with video conferencing technology, making it easy to connect with remote participants, partners and stakeholders.
Whether you’re hosting a client meeting, delivering professional development or running a community workshop, these spaces provide a convenient and professional setting without the need to hire external venues.
For organisations and individuals seeking greater flexibility, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country also offers coworking options through subscription-based access. The coworking area includes micro-offices and flexible workspaces that can support independent professionals, remote workers, and small teams.
This flexible model allows organisations to scale their workspace needs over time while remaining connected to a broader network of purpose-driven professionals and organisations.
Home to Baloney’s Deli, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers an onsite café and alfresco terrace that provides more than just great coffee and meals. It serves as a welcoming place for informal meetings, conversations between colleagues, and catch-ups with clients or partners.
Having an onsite café creates opportunities for connection throughout the day and contributes to the collaborative atmosphere that makes Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country unique.
Convenient parking options are available nearby, with eligible workers, volunteers and local businesses able to apply for Byron Shire parking permits granting free street parking. A small visitor car park eases parking concerns for clients and visitors coming from further afeild.
Combined with a range of tenancy sizes, shared facilities and flexible workspace options, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country provides a practical and accessible environment for organisations delivering services across the Byron Shire community.
While location, size and facilities all play an important role when choosing office space, many organisations are also looking for something less tangible: a workplace that reflects their values and supports the work they do in the community. Beyond fostering connection and deepening impact through tenant’s work on site, Social Futures works in collaboration with local community stakeholders to distribute any surplus generated by centre operations to local projects through an annual grant. This initiative extends the social impact beyond the footprint of the building.
For organisations focused on creating positive social outcomes, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers an opportunity to be part of something bigger than a traditional office environment.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country has been intentionally designed for organisations that contribute to the health, wellbeing and resilience of the community. From allied health providers and community services to education, employment and cultural organisations, tenants share a common commitment to creating positive change.
Being surrounded by other purpose-driven organisations can create a stronger sense of connection and alignment. It also helps foster an environment where collaboration, inclusion and community outcomes are valued as highly as commercial success.
Many of the organisations based at Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country are working towards complementary goals, creating opportunities for referrals, partnerships, and shared learning. Whether through formal networking opportunities, community events or everyday conversations, tenants have the chance to build relationships that strengthen both their own work and the broader community sector.
For organisations that value collaboration, being part of a diverse network of professionals and services can open doors to new ideas, partnerships and opportunities to work together on shared challenges.
Located on Arakwal Country, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country is grounded in a commitment to community connection and respect for place. The precinct was created to increase access to services that benefit the Byron Shire community while providing a welcoming space where organisations can connect, collaborate, and grow.
For many tenants, this connection to community is one of the most valuable aspects of being based at Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country. It is a place where organisations can deliver their services, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to positive local impact alongside others who share a similar vision for the future.
What office space is available in Byron Bay for allied health providers?
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers several tenancy options that may suit allied health providers, including psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and social workers. Available spaces range from smaller offices for individual practitioners through to larger tenancies suitable for multidisciplinary teams. Tenants also benefit from access to meeting rooms, shared facilities and a professional environment designed to support client-facing services.
Is Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country suitable for NDIS providers?
Yes. The space is well suited to NDIS providers and organisations delivering disability support services. The centre’s focus on health, wellbeing and community outcomes aligns closely with the work of many NDIS organisations. Larger tenancies such as Tenancy 11 may be particularly suitable for providers requiring space for administration, service coordination, client appointments and team collaboration.
What is the largest office space currently available?
The largest tenancy currently available is Tenancy 11, offering 119.68m² of self-contained office space. Located within its own standalone building, it includes a private toilet, kitchenette, dedicated internet connection and independent air-conditioning control. The tenancy is well suited to larger teams, multidisciplinary health services, community organisations and growing service providers.
Are there small office spaces available?
Yes. Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers smaller tenancy options for consultants, solo practitioners and small businesses. Tenancy 5D, for example, provides 18.3m² of private office space with natural light, internet connectivity and access to shared amenities. These smaller offices can be an ideal solution for practitioners seeking a professional base without the overheads of a larger tenancy.
Is coworking available?
Yes. In addition to private offices, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country offers coworking subscriptions for individuals and organisations seeking flexible workspace options, and workspace on a casual basis. The coworking area includes micro-offices and shared workspaces that can support remote workers, consultants, small teams and organisations wanting flexibility as their needs evolve.
Are meeting rooms available?
Yes. Tenants and external clients can access a range of meeting rooms suitable for groups of approximately 4 – 35 people. Rooms are equipped with video conferencing technology and can be used for workshops, training sessions, client meetings, board meetings, and community events. Catering options are also available through the onsite café.
Is parking available?
Parking is available in the surrounding area, with eligible workers, volunteers and local businesses able to apply for Byron Shire parking permits. Permit eligibility may vary depending on individual circumstances. The location also benefits from its central Byron Bay setting, making it accessible for staff, clients and visitors.
How do I apply for a tenancy?
Organisations interested in leasing space at Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country can download and submit the expression of interest form and discuss their requirements with the Social Futures team. Applications are assessed with consideration given to how well an organisation aligns with Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country’s vision of supporting health, wellbeing, education, employment, cultural and community outcomes across the Byron Shire.
If you’re looking for office space in Byron Bay and your organisation is focused on improving health, wellbeing, education, employment, cultural participation or community outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country welcomes expressions of interest from allied health providers, professional services, NDIS organisations, community services, social enterprises, education providers, cultural organisations and other purpose-driven businesses aligned with the vision of strengthening the Byron Shire community.
To apply, simply submit an Expression of Interest outlining your organisation, the services you provide or primary business activities, and your workspace requirements. The Social Futures team will work with you to explore suitable tenancy options and answer any questions about the leasing process.
To discuss current availability or begin the EOI process, contact Mikaela Hicks, Centre Manager, Byron CoLab on Arakwal Country .
Phone: 0407 787 595 (available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)
Email: [email protected]
