Community directory celebrating cafes and organisations contributing towards positive change. Publication funded by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and produced by Star Health
Acknowledgements We would like to warmly thank the Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation for support in the development of this community directory as part of the sustainability planning of the Social Spoons program. We would like to thank the friends who have helped with their insights and input in developing the program including City of Port Phillip and City of Stonnington. Disclaimer Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, it is all subject to change.
Welcome is Star Health’s new Social Spoons community directory for the welcoming and socially minded within the City of Port Phillip and City of Stonnington. Publisher Star Health Editors Katherine Baggaley, Sally Carr, Kristin O’Grady & Lucinda Damiano Creative Director & Design Albie Colvin (ACGD creative@acgddesign.comCreative)
The team at Star Health have developed a clever café meals program, ‘Social Spoons’, which partners with local cafes to tackle the issue head-on. There are two groups, Gold and Silver. Gold Spoon cafes partner with Star Health as providers of meals which are currently subsidised by grants from the Cities of Port Phillip and Stonnington. The subsidised meals are provided for Social Spoons Program members as an incentive to dine with others, enjoy a meal and to be linked into other community activities.
Cafes partnering with community health to make a difference.
03Introduction
For most of us, catching-up with friends at a café is an enjoyable experience. But for some members of our community, that simple public outing can be an uncomfortable, anxious and even scary concept. Individuals with low incomes, limited education, who suffer from mental illness, or are disadvantaged in other ways, are far less likely to be involved in the social activities most people take for granted. These socially isolated individuals typically have poorer health. Obviously that’s not fair. So, what’s being done about it?
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Silver Spoon cafes are nominated annually by the community to be formally recognised as welcoming and socially inclusive. Both Gold and Silver cafes are awarded with Social Spoons window stickers. The stickers and this directory enable vulnerable community members and their support workers to identify supportive café environments. They also reward the cafes by advertising their efforts to improve social connectedness.
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Gold and Silver Social Spoons partner cafés are businesses with a healthy social conscience, interested in contributing towards positive change in their neighborhoods - do you know of any likeminded others? We welcome nominations and would love to hear from you if so!
The Program has excellent outcomes, including increased confidence and community connectedness for our vulnerable members. It also celebrates great hospitality and social mindedness within our spirited communities. windowSpoonssticker
So how does Social Spoons make a difference?
While we have received grants in the past to help support Social Spoons, continued funding is needed for the sustainability of the program. To find out how you can help make a difference and contribute to the program, visit our website; connect with us online, and help spread the word via your own social channels. Any help or funding ideas are greatly appreciated (financial donations are tax deductible).
05Introduction
How to use this directory: With ‘Welcome’ we have identified and badged welcoming and accessible cafes and services in our community. These can be identified by the following tabs: Gold Spoon cafes Community organisations & amenities Refer also to the index and map (page 32- 35) And don’t forget - just saying “hi” can make a big difference in your community. Silver Spoon cafes
Tipsy Village
Located across the road from the bustling South Melbourne market, Peter and his team at Tipsy Village (formerly known as Bunyip Café) work hard to bring you the best quality food and in a relaxed atmosphere. a range of dishes including offerings from Polish and French cuisine. Open for breakfast and lunch, Tipsy Village provides a warm and comfortable environment with outdoor seating options available on Coventry St to watch the world go by.
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313 Coventry St South Melbourne, 3205 Wed - Sun 8am - 4pm (03) 9682 /Tipsy-Village5844 Tram Route 109 Montague St/Light Rail, South Melbourne Map 3 - e Formerly Bunyip Cafe MelbourneSouth
PM’s Cafe The friendly team at PM’s Café has been providing warm service and good old fashioned meals to the Bay Street community for over 30 years. Pop in for a cuppa and tasty breakfast or lunch at a great price. Offerings include fresh sandwiches made to order, salads, omelettes, pastries and the best egg and bacon roll on Bay Street! 221 Bay St Port Melbourne, 3207 Mon(03)Sun9646 3092 pmscafe00@gmail.com /PMs-Cafe Buspmscafe.weebly.comRoutes234+606 Bay PortStMelbourne Map 7 - b MelbourneSouth
Foxtrot Foxtrot Café is a small, local eatery, nestled in the back streets of South Melbourne less than 1km from the South Melbourne Market. Our philosophy is simple: wholesome, nourishing food, made from scratch with plenty of love is the way to your heart or in this case, your stomach. With a fresh, exciting breakfast and lunch menu and an array of homemade sweet treats, we hope to see you soon. 1/204 Gladstone St South Melbourne, 3205 Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm Sat 8am - 3pm (03) 9686 info@foxtrotcafe.com.au6331/foxtrotcafe Tramfoxtrotcafe.com.auRoute109 Montague St/Light Rail, South Melbourne Map 3 - C MelbourneSouth
Balderdash At Balderdash we offer specialty coffee, a beautiful breakfast and lunch menu and wonderful service. Check out our extensive, ever-changing, coffee board and choose from espresso, cold drip or filter coffee and enjoy house specials including our Balderdash french toast, polenta mushrooms and baked eggs (back by request!) Breakfast at Balderdash is served all day with lunch served from 11.30am till 3pm daily. Located on Bay Street Port Melbourne, we hope to see you soon! 295 Bay St Port Melbourne, 3207 Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm Sat - Sun 8am - 4pm (03) 9077 mail@balderdashcafe.com3813/balderdash-cafe Trambalderdashcafe.comRoute109 Montague St/Light Rail, South Melbourne Map 6 - c MelbournePort
offers a range of services to support people improve the quality of their lives. They include: > Talking through your problems > Getting help with your finances and legal issues > Opportunities to meet people through activities like bushwalking, dog walking, art and craft classes > Getting healthier through gym and swimming classes > Access to fresh food through the SecondBite program > Computer classes > Our Voices Program, offering training in public speaking, advocacy and research skills
PPCG - Port Phillip Community Group
Port Phillip Community Group (PPCG)
PPCG have three centres, drop in and have a chat to their staff, ring for an appointment or visit their website for more information ppgc.org.au 161 Chapel St, St Kilda, 3182 (03) 8598 6600 Monday to Friday 9.30am til 1pm then 2pm til 5pm (except Thursdays 1pm til 5pm)
*Currently relocated @ 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, 3182 (Common Room @ Library)due to renovations 208 - 220 Bank St, South Melbourne (03) 9209 6830 Monday to Friday 9.30am til 4.30pm 154 Liardet St, Port Melbourne 3207 (03) 9209 6350 Monday to Friday 9.30am til 4pm
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Open Monday to Friday 8am til 5pm For more information or join call (03) 9646 6362 or visit their website spdl.org.au
South Port Day Links
Liardet & Nott St’s Port Melbourne, 3207
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Cnr Liardet & Nott St’s, Port Melbourne 3207( Level 1, Liardet Centre)
Celebrating 25 years in 2013, South Port Day Links Inc. (SPDL) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation that utilises the skills and enthusiasm of volunteers. SPDL provides a number of services aimed at keeping people in touch with the community and enhancing their quality of life. They assist aged people with a disability to stay linked to their community, through several programs including; Community Transport, PetLinks, GardenMates, WalkMates and InfoLink.
The Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for the community, including those experiencing disadvantage. They offer a broad range of social and recreational activities such as Drop in Art, Yoga and Bridge throughout the week (between 9:30am & 4:30pm). Affordable learning opportunities includes Computer training and Literacy improvement. For more information call (03) 9645 1476 or visit their website pmnh.org.au
Hot Honey Hot Honey is set amongst the leafy atmosphere of Middle Park’s Armstrong Street. We have a large footpath area to accommodate walkers with dogs, cyclists pulling in for a coffee-stop on their journey, or just to enjoy the beautiful street scape. Hot Honey provides its customers with great coffee, food and service! The owner, Emma, wants everyone to feel welcome, and be able to enjoy delicious new tastes as well as old favourites We look forward to looking after you on your next visit. 40-42 Armstrong St Middle Park, 3206 Mon - Sun 6.30am - 5.30pm (03) 9696 @bigpond.comhothoneycafe1900/hot-honey-cafe Melways ref 2K E11 or 57 H6 Map 12 - g ParkAlbert
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21 Graham St Albert Park, 3206 Mon - Sun 7.30am - 4pm (03) 9682 info@priscillajones.com.au8255/pricillajonescafe Trampriscillajones.com.auRoute109 Graham Street, Port Melbourne Tram Route 1 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park Map 8 - c ParkAlbert
Priscilla Jones at Priscilla Jones are all inclusive, homemade, healthy, hearty food with an old fashioned twist. We do functions, catering, lunch & breakfast; a great place to bring the family, kids or just by yourself. will always feel welcome; the vibe is warm and friendly. We are an urban oasis within the hub bub of Park is on our door step and we are dog friendly also.
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1C Murphy St South Yarra, 3141 Mon - Fri 7am - 2pm Sat - Sun 8am - 2pm 0434 425 001 /CommonfolkCoffee Tramcommonfolkcoffee.com.auRoute8 Stop 29 Myrtle St, South Yarra South Yarra train station Map 4 - k YarraSouth
Commonfolk Commonfolk is a quality focused social enterprise. The basis of the business is quality coffee provided in a warm and welcoming environment. We have used this quality focused business platform and built the social enterprise around it. Because we believe in sustainability it is important to have a solid business with which to raise money for our social causes. are funding a nutritious food and education program aimed at children in the Gonet slum, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Arts Access Victoria
Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel St, South Yarra 3141
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Having hosted artists such as Coldplay and Shirley Bassey (music), Bud Tingwell (drama), Tripod (comedy) and The Bald Archys (visual art), Chapel off Chapel maintains a dynamic performance schedule, cementing their role as a vanguard for artistic and cultural excellence. Described by Australian theatre and film stalwart Geoffrey Rush as “an industrious hotbed [for the arts]”. Since its opening in 1995, Chapel Off Chapel has earned, both nationally and internationally, an excellent reputation as a progressive arts and entertainment venue. Make Chapel Off Chapel your first choice of destination on your next night out! For booking visit chapeloffchapel.com.au or call (03) 8290 7000
For information call (03) 9699 8299 (9am-5pm weekdays) or visit their website artsaccess.com.au
People with a disability creating art, experiencing art and working in the arts. Arts Access Victoria offers a dynamic and diverse artistic program providing people with disability the opportunity to create and celebrate art. Projects range from weekly visual arts, animation and performance programs, through to special events such as exhibitions and live performances. All programs are facilitated by professional practicing artists and supported by qualified disability workers. The Artistic Program also offers participants opportunities to meet people who share similar interests and engage with the wider arts community.
Sugar Bowl Sugar Bowl sells not just great tasting coffee but organic fair trade coffee beans. Sugar Bowl also sell a delicious range of foccacias, toasties, smoothies and cookies. Friendly service, later hours and a convenient and all weather location make Sugar Bowl the perfect place to stop and enjoy a drink or snack in good company. Prahran Central Shopping Centre 325 Chapel Street, Prahran, 3181 Mon - Fri 7am - 5:30pm Sat 8am - 5:00pm Sun & public holidays 10:30am - 4:30pm 0425 723 /Sugar-Bowl954 Tram Route 72 or 78 Corner Commercial Rd & Chapel St, Prahran Map 8 - l Prahran
Recovery Prahran Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Chapel Street Precinct, Recovery Prahran serves Coffee, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Coffee, Juices, Smoothies and Vibes. New menu available now – why not call in to try their delicious coffee, turmeric lattes, smoothies, buddha bowls, blueberry pancakes or see what other tasty options are on offer! 3A Carlton Street Prahran, 3181 Mon - Fri 7am - 3pm Sat 8am - 3pm 0423 842 /recoveryprahran010 Tram Route 72 or 78 Corner Commercial Rd & Chapel St, Prahran Map 8 - l Prahran
41 Essex St Prahran, 3181 Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm Sat - Sun 8am - 6.30pm (03) 9651 harryskiosk.com.auadministration@5018 Harry’s Website Tram Route 72 Camberwell for Prahran Centre Harry’s kiosk Prahran is currently closed
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Harry’s Kiosk first opened in 2012 at the Harold Holt Swim Centre and has since expanded to include Prahran Aquatic Centre, a part of the Stonnington City Council. So you now have two great locations where you can find us! At Harry’s Kiosk we provide a healthier alternative at both centres, creating a better health conscious environment for all patrons. While we are continuing to make improvements we look forward to serving you fresh food and consistently great coffee. for plans to
Harry’s Kiosk Prahran
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Phoenix NeighbourhoodPark House
40 Grattan St, Prahran, 3181 (Grattan Gardens Community Centre)
They run Café Bazaaró every Thursday 1:30pm til 4:00pm, a no-cost Multicultural Drop-In Centre providing opportunities for seniors to gather with tea, coffee and activities such as Mah-jong, card games, backgammon, films, music, performances, community information sessions and special events.
For more information call (03) 9510 5877 or visit their website newhope.asn.au
New Hope Foundation has been providing services for migrants and refugees since 1981. Their name reflects their mission to assist migrants and refugees to realise their hope of a new life in a new country.
Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House is a not for profit organisation located at the Phoenix Park Community Centre. Running low cost (and some free) activities to the local community, Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House has a wide variety of activities with something for all ages. Activities include exercise classes (zumba, gentle exercise, two walking groups, pilates, yoga and chair based exercise), computer and digital photography classes, art, children’s music program, writing workshops and much more.
New Hope Foundation
22 Rob Roy Rd, Malvern East, 3145
For a complete list of activities please call (03) 9530 4397 or visit their website phoenixparknh.org.au
Cafe Bruce
Café Bruce is a small friendly cafe opposite St Kilda Town Hall and next to St Kilda Slightlylibrary. away from the hustle of Carlisle Street’s main shopping strip, Bruce’s caters easily for the quick coffee or casual lunch with the option of either indoor or outdoor dining. Enjoy a fabulous coffee, homebaked muffin, cookie, toastie, pide or salad, all of which are served by the warm and friendly staff.
134 Carlisle St St Kilda, 3182 Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm Sat 8am - 12noon (03) 9537 cafebruce@hotmail.com1088/cafe-bruce Tram Route 3 & 16 St Kilda Library Map 18 - l KildaSt
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Acland Court Plaza, Shop G1 158 Acland street St Kilda, 3182 Mon - Sun 7am - 4pm Public holidays 8am /groundyourselfcafeonwards Tram Route 3/3a - 16 Barkly st/ Carlisle Map 18 - K KildaSt
Ground Yourself Café
The team at Ground Yourself Café believes that your health is enhanced by what and how you eat. They understand that while mood often affects food choices, food choices can equally affect how we feel. Eating mindfully, with appreciation and consciousness, together with others promotes awareness and overall well-being. We are committed to providing nutritious foods that have the power to heal the body, and prevent illness. located Acland Court. Do yourself a favour and go visit the cheerful and friendly crew serving breakfast, lunch and coffee.
St Kilda Drop In
101 Carlisle St, St Kilda, 3182 St Kilda Drop In Centre is a service managed by Prahran Mission UnitingCare and supports people who live with a mental illness and are homeless or socially isolated. Breakfast is provided Monday to Friday with lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Showers and laundry (with a small cost) are available and a range of activities and groups including Women’s Group, Drama, Art, Day trips and Gardening are offered each day. Open 8.45am til 4.00pm daily, except for Tuesdays and Thursdays when they close early at 2.00pm. For more information call (03) 9525 5478 or visit stkildaunitingcare.org.au
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PCYC’s focus is to “Empower youth for life,” giving young people an alternative to “hanging around the streets” by providing low-cost recreational facilities and programs, including a low cost gym for all ages. Their main program is ‘The MAC’, The Mobile Activity Centre. This outreach program operates 4 nights a week, servicing high-rise estates within the CBD. The program provides positive role modelling, safe and supportive recreational activities, health and welfare information and educational activities in a non-threatening environment to youth who are at risk of offending or being offended against.
PCYC Community Gym
179 Inkerman St, St Kilda 3182
Open Monday to Friday 6am until 9pm, and Saturday 8am until 5pm (Closed Sundays, Christmas & Good Friday). For more information or to join call (03) 9534 7584 or visit their website stkildapcyc.org
VegOut Cn Shakespeare Grove & Chaucer St map ref 18-J (Peanut Farm, behind Acland St)
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VegOut Community Gardens St Kilda is an organic, chemical free garden run entirely by volunteers.
Formerly a lawn bowling green, Veg Out has over 140 plots, (including raised garden beds for those unable to bend or dig) where members, friends, families and community groups enjoy getting their hands into the soil. Many have little or no gardening experience, but they soon learn as advice, seedlings and friendships are readily shared. While they have no set opening hours (as it usually depends when gardeners arrive each day) the gardens are generally open daily during daylight Forhours.more information visit their website vegout.asn.au
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Supreme, home-made breakfast and lunch, hand-rolled pastas, panini, panzerotti and Aperitivo, the Italian name given to pre-dinner community gatherings around food and drinks. Sorsi e Morsi, food with a story... 31 Blessington St St Kilda, 3182 Sun - Thu 6.30am - 4pm Fri - Sat 6.30am - 9/10pm (03) 8598 info@sorsiemorsi.com.au9919/sorsimorsi.stkilda Tramsorsiemorsi.com.auRoute96 Corner Ackland & Barkly St’s, St Kilda Map 19 - j KildaSt
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Elwood institution Jerry’s Milk Bar has stood proudly on Barkly Street for nearly 50 years & trading on the site as a milk bar since 1915.
Stepping into Jerry’s is a bit like visiting a 1950s diner. Keeping with the theme, Jerry’s offers milkshakes and spiders in every flavour you can imagine and delicious home style meals from the kitchen.
345 Barkly St Elwood, 3184 Mon - Sun 6/6.30am - 5pm (03) 9531 /jerrys.milkbar3078 Melways ref 2K E11 or 57 H6 Map 23 - k Elwood
Jerry’s Milk Bar
Over the years the heritage-listed shop has retained a fiercely loyal customer base of local residents- the courtyard complete with kids playground is a big draw card for families.
South Melbourne Tipsy Village (gold cafe)* 3 - e Foxtrot (silver cafe) 3 - C Arts Access Victoria Port Phillip Community Group 4 - F Star Health SouthPort 4 - E South Melbourne Markets 4 - E
Emerald Hill Library 4 - F Port Melbourne PM's Cafe (gold cafe) 7 - b Balderdash (silver cafe) 6 - c Port Phillip Community Group 6 - C Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House 7 - c South Port Day Links 6 - C Port Melbourne Library 6 - c Edwards Park 9 - b Middle Park / Albert Park Hot Honey (silver cafe) 12 - g Pricilla Jones (silver cafe) 8 - c Albert Park Library 8 - e Middle Park Library 11 - G Albert Park Lake 8 - g Gasworks Art Park 9 - c Toorak/South Yarra Final Step (silver cafe) 4 - k Chapel off Chapel 9 - M Toorak/South Yarra Library 5 - M Como Park 2 - N Fawkner Park 6 - J
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Jerry’s Milkbar (silver cafe) 23 - k Star Health Fitzroy Street 15 - i Victorian Pride Centre 16 - i Elwood Community Market 27 - l St Kilda Library 18 - k VegOut 18 - J St Kilda Botanical Gardens 19 - k Alma Park 14 - M Elwood Park & Foreshore 27 - l Social Spoons Cafes | Community Organisation Star Health Site | Market | Library Park/garden | *Suspended Coffee Cafe
New Hope Foundation 9 - L
Malvern/Prahran Recovery Prahran (gold cafe) 8 - l Sugar Bowl (gold cafe) 8 - l Harry’s Kiosk (silver cafe)* 9 - m
Port Phillip Community Group 18 - K, PCYC Community Gym 17 - M Sorsi e Morsi (silver cafe) 19 - j
Grattan Reserve 9 - L St Kilda/Elwood Ground Yourself Cafe (gold cafe) 18- K Café Bruce (gold cafe) 18 - l St Kilda Drop In 18 - l
Port Phillip Neighbourhood House Star Health Prahran 8 - M Prahran Market 8 - l Prahran Townhall Library 10 - l
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Star Health community Improving social connectedness within 9525socialspoons@starhealth.org.authe1300| socialspoons.org.au Supported by the City of Port Phillip Community Grants Program and the City of Stonnington.
