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:

• Housing and homelessness
• Aged services
• Childcare
• Mental health programs
• Family support programs
• Multicultural programs
• Alcohol and other drug programs

• 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.

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.

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

Payment Options
Yearly : $1,000.00 AUD – yearlyMonthly : $85.00 AUD – monthly

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

Check availability and book this venue here

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.