Please note that the times for Emergency Relief have changed. Read more here
Welcome to the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
We offer free help with the challenges that life can bring and provide a wide range of social activities and events. You’re welcome to use our kitchen, laundry, showers and computers or just to drop by for a chat.
Phone: (07) 3358 5600
Email: nfnc@communify.org.au
Location: 967 Brunswick St, New Farm Qld 4005
Emergency relief hotline: (07) 3198 4410 – open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11am – 1pm. ER services are also available during our Open House hours or at North West Community Hub.
Changes to Operating Hours (as of 8 January 2024)
Our Open House program will continue to operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the usual times of 9am-1pm, and will provide drop-in emergency relief services including NILS, information and referral for other services, and access to shower, laundry and computer facilities.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we will focus on delivering community programs and group activities, as well as individualised support provided on an appointment basis.
Transport
Bus 196 stops right outside the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre at 967 Brunswick St.
Bus 199 passes by the Brunswick St & Merthyr Rd intersection (a few blocks away), and Bus 195 runs during peak time only.
There is some street parking nearby, although be advised there is no onsite parking.
See also: Translink
Everyone is welcome at our neighbourhood centre. The Centre is a shared space and everyone is required to follow our visitor guidelines and be respectful to each other to create a safe and inclusive place for everyone who visits.
Drop in to say hello or learn more about us in the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre Brochure.
Download the What’s On guide to see what activities we offer.
Our services
9 am – 1pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Our Centre offers a variety of support services in a safe space, open to everyone. Visit us to find out about our facilities and services, and see what activities we have happening.
We offer:
- Information and referral – drop-in or call us to ask for information about local services and support or book an appointment for a chat about how we can help.
- Food relief, supported by Second Bite, food packages are prepared and are available for pick up on Tuesdays.
- Computers – book the use of one of our computers. You can access printing, photocopying and use our phone.
- Laundry and showers are available for anyone to use.
- Our library – please borrow or contribute books to our free book exchange.
- Emergency relief – book an appointment or call Monday-Thursday, 1:30-3:30pm to discuss emergency relief.
- No-Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) – talk to us about how this program can help you.
- Our coffee cart program serves the wider community, selling fresh Merlo coffee to passers-by and visitors allowing us to provide free coffee to those who need a hand.
Our Centre offers a range of activities that are crucial for good physical and mental health. Have a look at our What’s on Section for more information.
We are committed to sustainable practice through our involvement in the:
- Kitchen garden – an edible garden is being established at the Centre, growing food for use in our kitchens and supporting local people with fresh produce.
- Composting hub – in collaboration with the Brisbane City Council, the Centre hosts a composting hub in New Farm Park. Register at brisbane.qld.gov.au Composting caddies may be collected from the Centre or from Brisbane City Council.
The Centre is supported by a number of visiting health practitioners who offer free or low cost including:
- Visiting GP and other medical services
- Homeopath
- Dietician
- Hearing checks
- Quit smoking program
Communify has a broad range of services and programs that offer support and assistance to our community. New Farm Neighbourhood Centre provides a gateway to this suite of services.
These services include:
- Volunteers make a huge contribution to the Centre. We welcome volunteers and have a range of opportunities available. Talk to us about how you can get involved.
- The Patrons of New Farm is a local group of people and businesses who are committed to financially supporting our local community.
- Donations can be made in person or through our website. We also welcome donations of good quality books for our library. While we’re grateful for the offer, please understand that we can’t accept donations of clothing, furniture or household goods.
What’s On at New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
Intermediate English Classes @ New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
Beginnner English Classes @ New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
Get Involved
We are always looking for more people, businesses and organisations to get involved in the community in whatever capacity they can.
Various options to be a part of the Centre are listed on this page, though we welcome all enquiries, please contact us to learn more.
Current volunteering opportunities at both the Neighbourhood Centre and within the larger area serviced by Communify are listed here.
Volunteer
Our volunteers perform a variety of jobs and are a big part of what makes the centre tick; we cannot survive without them. The Centre holds insurance covering people signed on as volunteers.
Volunteers assist with: Reception, gardening, computer support, event planning, marketing and promotions, shopping and more.
To find out more please ring the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre on 3358 5600.
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The Patrons of New Farm are a group of socially conscious individuals and businesses who are committed to lending a hand to the vulnerable people within our diverse community. For more information, please visit https://patronsofnewfarm.com.au/
Use of Patrons’ funds
Patrons’ funds are used on a case-by-case basis to pay for individuals’ specific and immediate needs through the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre (located opposite New Farm Park). This is done in a variety of ways such as:
- Assisting with one-off low cost rent shortfalls to prevent people losing their home and entering the cycle of homelessness
- Buying an essential item such as a fridge for homeless people moving into accommodation
- Funding emergency accommodation
The Cart, the socially inclusive coffee hub at the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre is an initiative of The Patrons and New Farm Neighbourhood Centre. The Cart provides a place for people from different walks of life in our community to mingle amidst fabulous Merlo coffee. Visitors to The Cart are invited to ‘pay it forward’ by shouting a coffee for someone in the community.
Patrons of New Farm Steering Committee |
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Dr Jennifer Egan | Patrons committee member |
Debra Fallon | Workplace 365 Brisbane |
Michael Hawke | Editor, My Village News |
Andrew Ridout | Patrons Committee member |
Patrons of New Farm |
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Dean & Kath Merlo | Merlo Coffee |
Hon. Grace Grace MP | Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing, Member for McConnel |
Alison Menzies | Nursing professional |
Erica Williams | Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist |
Councillor Vicki Howard | Councillor for Central Ward, Brisbane |
Marina McMinn | McMinn Lawyers |
Brett Greensill | McGrath Real Estate, New Farm |
Dr. Clare Nourse | Paediatric Infection Specialist, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital |
Dr. Brendan Moore | Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist |
Lili Dyer | Diabetes Queensland |
Rachel Heysen & Paul Maloney | JOF Holdings Pty Ltd |
Andrew Marjason | Marjason Consulting |
Margaret O'Donnell AO | Director, Breast Cancer Trials, Australia and NZ |
Dr Brad Jones | Dermatologist |
Dr. Azlina Din | Medical Doctor |
Dr Jo Marjason | Medical Practitioner |
Susie Scoles & Michael Sly | Two Tenneriffians |
John O'Byrne | Principal Solicitor, Hodgson lawyers |
Claire Moore | Community member |
Alan Marthick | Community Member |
Stephen Bates MP | Federal Member for Brisbane |
Dr Carol McPhail | Medical Practitioner |
Sarah Hancock | Local resident |
Rob Hugall | Community Member |
Meg Hinchliffe | Community Member |
Val & Errol Ferdinands | Errol’s Plumbing Service |
David & Beth Leach | Owner - New Farm Chiropractic; Principal - Beth Leach New Farm |
Christine Roney | Magistrate |
Jacky Marr | New Farm resident |
Mike Emerson | Advice Only Family Law |
Denise Britton | Psychologist, Brisbane Mediations |
Dr Debra Carroll | General Practitioner |
Mark & Martin | Newfarm Locals |
Neil Stebbing | NGS Structural Engineers |
Ridout family | Community Member |
Margaret and Michael Williams | New Farm Residents |
Col Loise | Long term New Farm resident |
Tara Lancashire | TML Advisory |
Marian Hegarty | Community member |
Carmel and Stuart Wallace | New Farm residents |
Robi Scott | A New Farmer |
Pras Puri | Project Management, Engineering |
Joanna Peters | Community Member |
Henry Hodge | Henry Hodge Real Estate, New Farm |
Jack George | Local Resident |
Ian & Maree Ainsworth | New Farm Residents |
Nicki Sheehan | New Farm resident |
Karen Hutton | |
Annabelle Chappel | |
Gary Ingram | |
Adam Gray and Katherin Iedema | Space Projects https://spaceproperty.com.au/agency/space-projects |
Neil Stebbing | NGS Structural Engineers |
Tea and Judy Smith | Face Paints Brisbane |
Chris & Roly Wells | Project Creations Pty. Ltd |
Frank & Lora Calvisi | New Farm Residents |
Dan & Helen McVay | Local Residents |
Norma King Koi | Local Resident |
Mark Osmand & Virginia Bowdidge | New Farm Residents |
Organisations | |
St. Michaels and All Angels | |
Ray White New Farm | |
Merthyr Bowls Club |
Your fully tax deductible donation of $1000 will directly support vulnerable people in your community.
- Meet and network with interesting and like minded individuals and business people from your community at relaxed functions twice a year
- Your contribution will be acknowledged on our website and through our networks.
If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Patron of New Farm, please contact Patrons for a chat on 0478 734 517 or visit https://patronsofnewfarm.com.au/patrons/
Patrons of New Farm thank Communify for its support and partnership with the Cart and other programs within the community.
Become a Patron Now or Renew your Membership
Select your desired Payment Option below and then click “Become a Patron” to proceed to Paypal to make your payment. Please note payment amounts are recurring, but you can cancel any time by cancelling the recurring payment via your Paypal account. We also accept payment via Direct Deposit (details below).
Paypal Payment: Monthly/Yearly Ongoing Membership
Paypal Payment: Yearly One-off Membership – $1,000.00
Direct Deposit
We only accept annual Patron fees ($1,000.00) via direct deposit. Please use the following details to make a direct deposit payment:
- Account name: Communify Qld Gift Fund
- Account details: BSB 064-123 / Account number 1012 3138
- Reference: NFP – your surname
For New Patrons only – at the time of payment, please send an email to mon@communify.org.au with details of your deposit along with your postal address, contact phone number and how you would like your name and professional details to appear on the website.
Funding Bodies
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre also acknowledges the various funding bodies who support us:
- Queensland Government; Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
- Patrons of New Farm
- Brisbane City Council
- Gambling Community Benefit Fund
- Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund
Corporate Partners and Supporters
- Merlo Coffee
- Brisbane Powerhouse
- The Village News
- New Farm Bowls Club
- Ray White New Farm
- Banneton Bakery
- Coles New Farm
- Anju Designs
- Optus Electrical
- Raynors Meats New Farm
- Lumen 8 Architectural Lighting
- Alfred & Constance
- The Cove
- McPhee Lawyers
- IGA New Farm
- Bakeologists
- Second Bite
Life Members
- Maida Lilley
- Colin Collins
Community Partners
- Under 1 Roof
- Footprints Inc
- 139 Club
- Brisbane Youth Service
- Mission Australia
- QUIHN
- Brisbane Housing Company
- Bric Housing Inc
- Fortitude Valley Rotary
- New Farm Rotary
- Anglicare
- St Michaels and All Angels Church
- Micah Projects
- Street Swags
- Givit
- New Farm State School
- Holy Spirit School New Farm
- LawRight
- Centrelink
- ATO
- Indigenous Sexual Health
- Fortitude Valley Police
The New Farm Neighbourhood Centre acknowledges the tireless effort of all our supporters and volunteers.
Thanks also to the local residents who go out of their way to do something special for the centre.
Please note, during centre open hours the space for hire is connected to the main activities of the neighbourhood centre, and some foot traffic may pass through. Centre hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 1pm. All other times this space offers complete privacy.
Please email communityspaces@communify.org.au to discuss whether your activity would suit this unique space.
Key features:
- Close to public transport
- Central location
- Coffee cart onsite
Currently used for:
- Self-help programs
- Workshops
A socially inclusive coffee hub, at which people from within the wonderfully diverse community that is the New Farm peninsula can come together over an excellent cup of coffee.
The New Farm Neighbourhood Centre has always provided a welcoming and relaxing place for people to meet and tap into local support services. The Cart Community Coffee extends that welcome by providing somewhere where people can pass time with friends in a safe and relaxing environment. It also creates employment opportunities for those without work by training them to work as baristas.
Neighbours, commuters, passers-by and other members of the community are invited to stop and share a coffee in the gardens or to pick up a take-away on their way past.
When you buy a cup of coffee you have the choice of spending a little extra to pay a coffee forward for someone who is unable to buy one.
Opening hours
The Cart is open Tues and Thurs 8:30 am to 11:30 am, at New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, 967 Brunswick St New Farm.