Community directory celebrating cafes and organisations contributing towards positive change.

Publication funded by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and produced by Inner South Community Health

Welcome is Inner South’s new Social Spoons community directory for the welcoming and socially minded within the City of Port Phillip and City of Stonnington.

Publisher Inner South Community Health (ISCH)

Editors Katherine Baggaley, Sally Carr, Kristin O’Grady & Lucinda Damiano

Creative Director & Design Albie Colvin (acgddesign.com)

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.

Cafes partnering with community health to make a difference.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?

The team at Inner South Community Health (ISCH) 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 ISCH 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. 03

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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.

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!

So how does Social Spoons make a difference?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.

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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).

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- 34)

And don’t forget - just saying “hi” can make a big difference in your community.

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Bunyip CaféLocated across the road from the bustling South Melbourne market, Bunyip Café proudly supports the local economy by sourcing produce from local suppliers.

Open for breakfast (served all day) and lunch, we offer a homely, comfortable and child-friendly environment, with outdoor seating options available on Coventry Street. With a focus on quality, service and community mindedness, a visit to Bunyip Café will feel like your home away from home.

313 Coventry St South Melbourne, 3205

Wed - Sun 8am - 4pm

0411 968 650 /BunyipCafe

Tram Route 109 Montague St/Light Rail, South Melbourne

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ZappaSince taking ownership in July 2015, Tanika and Nick have added their own special touch to this well established South Melbourne gem. Café Zappa provides customers with warm service and a great range of menu items. Pop in for a mighty breaky roll, one of their delicious new salads, a tasty toastie, wickedly good milkshake or a smoothie bowl. They also serve up great coffee, or for something different, why not try a cacao powder or matcha (green tea) latte!

The staff at Café Zappa look forward to serving you soon!

206 Bank St South Melbourne, 3205

Mon - Fri 6:30am - 3pm Sat 7:30am - 2pm Sun 8:30am - 2pm

(03) 9699 9333 info@zappa.com.au

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Tram Route 112 Bank St, South Melbourne

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FoxtrotFoxtrot 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 6331 info@foxtrotcafe.com.au

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Tram Route 109 Montague St/Light Rail, South Melbourne

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BalderdashAt 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 3813 mail@balderdashcafe.com

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Tram Route 109 Montague St/Light Rail, South Melbourne

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PPCG - Port Phillip Community GroupPort Phillip Community Group (PPCG) 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 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

Port Melbourne Neighbourhood HouseLiardet & Nott St’s Port Melbourne, 3207

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

South Port Day Links 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.

Open Monday to Friday 8am til 5pm

For more information or join call (03) 9646 6362 or visit their website spdl.org.au

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Hot HoneyHot 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 1900 hothoneycafe

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Priscilla JonesWe 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.

You will always feel welcome; the vibe is warm and friendly. We are an urban oasis within the hub bub of inner Melbourne.

The Gasworks Art Park is on our door step and we are dog friendly also.

21 Graham St Albert Park, 3206

Mon - Sun 7.30am - 4pm

(03) 9682 8255 info@priscillajones.com.au

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Tram Route 109 Graham Street, Port Melbourne

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The Final StepThe Final Step 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. We are funding a nutritious food and education program aimed at children in the Gonet slum, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1C Murphy St South Yarra, 3141

Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm Sat 8am - 3pm Sun 9am - 3pm

0414 503 248 tfscoffeestop@gmail.com

/the-final-step

thefinalstep.com.au

Tram Route 8 Stop 29 Myrtle St, South Yarra

South Yarra train station

They not only deliver delicious coffee but also to inform their customers that each coffee they buy helps to feed and educate

underprivileged children in South America.

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Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel St, South Yarra 3141

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

Arts Access Victoria 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.

For information call (03) 9699 8299 (9am-5pm weekdays) or visit their website artsaccess.com.au

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Tracy’s @ ToorakLocated at the rear of the Village Walk arcade, receive a warm friendly welcome from longstanding café owner Tracy, of Tracy’s @ Toorak.

Choose from a delicious range of breakfast and lunch dishes, with most items priced under $10. The café is welcoming and spacious, with outdoor seating options available.

A visit will have you in good company with the loyal clientele of Tracy’s @ Toorak!

Shop 12, Village Walk Arcade, 493 Toorak Rd Toorak, 3142

Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm Sat 7.30am - 4pm

(03) 9804 8988

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Love & NourishPreviously Ital Cafe Barista, Love & Nourish has undergone a transformation inside and out. What sets us apart from the rest is our passionate staff who love creating and eating healthy and nutritious food using only quality and fresh ingredients – right down to our cold pressed juices.

We specialise in guilt free meals and snacks that are guaranteed to taste amazing – not to forget our famous coffee. So come on in and meet our friendly team and see what the chefs have created - you won’t find any nasty surprises here, just delicious food for the mind and body.

3A Carlton Street Prahran, 3181

Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm Sat 8am - 3pm

(03) 9510 3008 info@loveandnourish.com.au

/loveandnourish

loveandnourish.com.au

Tram Route 72 or 78 Corner Commercial Rd & Chapel St, Prahran

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Harry’s Kiosk Prahran

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.

41 Essex St Prahran, 3181

Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm Sat - Sun 8am - 6.30pm

(03) 9651 5018 administration@

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Harry’s Website

Tram Route 72 Camberwell for Prahran Centre

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New Hope Foundation40 Grattan St, Prahran, 3181 (Grattan Gardens Community Centre)

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.

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

Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House22 Rob Roy Rd, Malvern East, 3145

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.

For a complete list of activities please call (03) 9530 4397 or visit their website phoenixparknh.org.au

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St Kilda PelicanOpening its doors in early 2001, The Pelican has cemented itself as one of the stalwarts of the St Kilda dining scene.

Behind the circles on the corner of Fitzroy and Park Street, The Pelican’s ethos of all day dining and casual, yet professional service provides a relaxed hangout for locals and visitors alike.

Our menu is designed for sharing, with flavour influences from around the globe. Grab a table on the famous Pelican deck and watch the colourful life of Fitzroy Street wander by.

16 Fitzroy St St Kilda, 3182

Mon - Sun 7.30am - 11pm

(03) 9525 5847 info@stkildapelican.com

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Tram Route 112, 96, 16 Corner Park & Fitzroy St’s, St Kilda

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IL FornaioOur approach at Il Fornaio is to keep things fresh, local and simple.

Our aim is to create a café with a point of difference, by offering produce that is handmade on-site. We are open for breakfast and lunch, serving st ali specialty coffee and featuring a health conscious and Italian inspired menu that takes diners on a mouth-watering journey through house-made cheeses, hand-made organic bread and delicious dishes.

2 Acland St St Kilda, 3182

Mon - Sun 7am - 5pm

(03) 9534 2922 mark@ilfornaio.com.au

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Tram Route 112, 96, 16 Corner Park & Fitzroy St’s, St Kilda

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Cafe BruceCafé Bruce is a small friendly cafe opposite St Kilda Town Hall and next to St Kilda library.

Slightly 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 1088 cafebruce@hotmail.com

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PCYC Community Gym

179 Inkerman St, St Kilda 3182

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.

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

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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VegOut Cn Shakespeare Grove & Chaucer St map ref 18-J (Peanut Farm, behind Acland St)

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 hours.

For more information visit their website vegout.asn.au

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Sorsi e MorsiTucked away in the Artisan Corner of St Kilda, in the midst of landmark pizzeria I Carusi II, local designers Dot & Herbey and Chalk & Cheese, is a little Café/Aperitivo Bar called Sorsi e Morsi (Sips & Bites).

It features organic coffee from 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 9919 info@sorsiemorsi.com.au

/sorsimorsi.stkilda

sorsiemorsi.com.au

Tram Route 96 Corner Ackland & Barkly St’s, St Kilda

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Jerry’s Milk BarElwood 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.

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.

345 Barkly St Elwood, 3184

Mon - Sun 6/6.30am - 5pm

(03) 9531 3078

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South Melbourne Café Bunyip (gold cafe)* 3 - e Zappa (gold cafe) 4 - f Foxtrot (silver cafe) 3 - C Arts Access Victoria Port Phillip Community Group 4 - F Inner South CH SouthPort 4 - E South Melbourne Markets 4 - E Emerald Hill Library 4 - F

Port Melbourne 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 Tracy’s@Toorak (gold cafe) 4 - O Toorak/South Yarra Library 5 - M

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St Kilda/Elwood St Kilda Pelican (silver cafe) 15- i Il Fornaio (silver cafe) 16 - i Café Bruce (gold cafe) 18 - l St Kilda Drop In 18 - l Port Phillip Community Group 18 - K, PCYC Community Gym 17 - M Sorsi e Morsi (silver cafe) 19 - j Jerry’s Milkbar (silver cafe) 23 - k Inner South CH Mitford St Kilda 20 - K Inner South CH Inkerman St Kilda 16 - K 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

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