Our Place

Our Place is located in a community hall in the Marrickville local government area, a municipality with a very high concentration of licensed and unlicensed boarding houses, whose residents generally live in extreme poverty. We also have many homeless people referred to us, who are either sleeping rough in the area or passing through. We provide br... eakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, cold drinks and snack. The meals are simple and nutritious. As often as possible, we also have fresh fruit available between meals. We have a large commercial kitchen, male and female bathrooms, disabled access and toilet, a bright and spacious hall furnished with tables and chairs, bean bags, big screen television and radio, as well as a piano, which is sometimes used for impromptu (and very entertaining) performances by our community members. Daily newspapers, magazines, books and games are available. We provide a free legal service weekly, staffed by our partners, Clayton Utz lawyers. We provide free counselling services, managed and staffed by our own qualified volunteers and by the Jansen Newman Institute. There is a pleasant outdoor area, framed by large trees, where many visitors sit and have a cigarette or talk to each other. We run a free art groups on Tuesday afternoons. All materials provided. Most importantly, we provide a sympathetic ear and a friendly community where all our guests can really feel they belong. Welcome | Our Vision | Our Clients | How We Can Help | Our Volunteers | Contact Us | Latest NewsRead More