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Yirranma Place Community Open Day

Join this community event at Yirranma Place for a day of connection, nourishment and place gathering.

Yirranma Place Community Open Day

Yirranma means “many create” — and this Open Day is your invitation to discover a space where community comes together with purpose, creativity and heart.

 

A Place for Everyone

Whether you’re a curious local, a family looking for Saturday fun, or someone seeking connection, Yirranma Place opens its doors to you.

This historic Darlinghurst church, now a social impact precinct, is home to purpose-driven organisations creating meaningful change — including Two Good Co., Burraga Foundation, Equality Australia, Youth Action, NCOSS, and Global Sisters — and for one special day, it becomes a living celebration of community, food, and social impact.

This year’s event proudly supports Twenty10, raising awareness and funds for their work creating safer futures for LGBTQIA+ youth.

 

What’s Included (all free!)

Nourishment

  • Complimentary coffee from the Two Good Café (plus a take-home voucher for use in January 2026)

  • Love, Tilly Devine serving their famous Tilly Dogs from the rooftop BBQ

  • Ciao Fabbrica’s signature tiramisu

  • Elato Gelato — the social enterprise gelato brand donating 50% of profits to fight food insecuritySweet and savoury treats by Two Good Co. from the Sweet Memories cookbook

  • A free Bake Sale featuring Two Good's Honey Cake, Red Velvet and Confetti Cake

 

Activities for All Ages

  • Face painting & craft stations

  • Gingerbread and Christmas bauble decorating for our community tree in support of Twenty10

  • Drop-in kids’ yoga and creative workshops

  • Live organ performances in the heritage pews (after a period of lengthy restoration this year)

  • Science workshop, music class, and clay art for curious minds

 

Connection & Discovery

Social Enterprise Market Hall featuring:

  • Indigiearth (Sharon Windsor's First Nations native foods)
  • Aunty’s Ginger Tonic
  • MOOD Tea
  • Goods for Good
  • Elato Gelato - all the way from Melbourne!
  • ReLove Lounge — beautiful, high-end furniture and homewares donated by some of the top Australian designer shops, proceeds from which support people in crisis
  • Tenant panel discussions with Equality Australia, Youth Action, Two Good Co., Global Sisters, Smart Recovery and Burraga Foundation (topics and speakers to be announced)

  • Self-guided heritage tours through the building

 

Who Should Come?

  • Everyone – If you’re looking for somewhere to belong, you’ll find it here
  • Families – Free entertainment, activities and treats in a safe, welcoming space
  • Locals – See inside this stunning heritage building, meet your community, and learn about the precinct's impact
  • Changemakers – Connect with purpose-driven organisations and discover ways to contribute

From Space to Space, Story to Story

Journey through our historic building, where every room tells a different story:

  • Welcome in the sun-filled portico with live music

  • Gather in our ground-floor Two Good café for connection and storytelling

  • Reflect in the heritage pews with immersive impact stories

  • Create and play on the activity floor

  • Celebrate together on the rooftop with coffee, gelato and a backyard-style BBQ


Share Your Story

At Yirranma Place, community isn’t something we build for you — it’s something we create together. Bring your ideas, your energy, and your curiosity. Leave your suggestions on our collective feedback wall. This is your place too.

 

Free event | No bookings required | All ages welcome

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