HOPE Hub
Open Tuesdays 9:30am – 1:00pm
157 Nicolson Avenue
Please note: The Hub is closed during school holidays.
The Hub is a welcoming and inclusive space at the heart of our community, run entirely by dedicated volunteers. It’s a place where everyone is welcome to take a hard-earned break, enjoy a freshly made barista coffee, a cookie, or a toasted sandwich, all offered at low cost.
If you’re going through a tough time, don’t worry—our pay-it-forward system ensures there’s always something available, no questions asked. It’s just one of the many ways we support each other here.
More than just a café, The Hub is a space to build meaningful connections. Come for a chat, meet new friends, or join in the weekly craft activity or community event. Whether you’re outgoing or just looking for a calm place to be around others, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere here.
If you’d like to learn more about volunteering or how you can get involved, please contact The Hub—we’d love to hear from you!
Every week at the hub
- HOPE Café
- Tool library
- Activities for all
The Orchard Community Garden
Fruit Trees, Garden Beds, Connection and Fun! Come and enjoy some time in the garden.
Every Monday 1.30pm – 2.30pm 11:00am-1pm every second Wednesday
Corner of Knight Street & Bastyan Crescent (Look for the HOPE Signs & Painted Fence)
We’re always looking for friendly faces to join us! Whether you’re keen to lend a hand in the garden or simply enjoy having a chat with others, your time and presence can make a real difference.
Get in touch and we’d love to hear from you and work together to help keep the space open more often for everyone to enjoy.
Tool library at the Hub
Open Tuesdays 9:30am – 1:00pm
HOPE Hub, 157 Nicolson Avenue
We have a wide range of power and manual tools including mowers, blowers, trimmers, and shovels that you can be borrowed just for a day or for a few days. You’ll need some ID with you to be able to borrow any tools.
HOPE Conversation Log
The HOPE Conversation Log is a simple tool to help us keep track of important things we hear in conversations with the community through deep listening.
Whether it’s something good, something that needs to change, or just something that stands out, we want to make sure it’s remembered. By writing it down here, we can look back later and use it to guide how HOPE supports the community in the future.
It doesn’t have to be perfect, just share what you heard or noticed, in your own words. Every voice matters, and this tool helps us make sure those voices are heard.
Action Groups
Our community grows through action.
Each action group focuses on a different area of connection, learning, and wellbeing. Anyone can join a group, take part in its activities, or share ideas for new projects.
If you’d like to get involved or learn more about what each group is doing, you’re welcome to join or reach out to one that interests you.
Community conversations and HOPE connection activities
Creating spaces for open dialogue and shared experiences.
Grow HOPE
community hub
Supporting local gatherings and community initiatives.
Grow the Orchard community garden
Growing food, skills, and friendships
Justice system conversations
Exploring ways to support fairness and rehabilitation.
Men’s mental health
Fostering understanding, support, and wellbeing for men in our community.
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