A bit about the journey so far…
We started in Cambodia, made our way over to Australia from Sydney to Byron, a quick jaunt to New Zealand’s south island, back to Aus and then locked-down in Melbourne. Not a bad place to be stuck given there’s over 3,500 social enterprises and for-purpose businesses here!
Here’s a taste of a few we’ve been lucky enough to visit.
Lentil as Anything, Pop Up Takeaway
CARLTON, MELBOURNE - The sun is out and Lentil as Anything Abbotsford is doing Covid-safe takeaway in Carlton.
Charcoal Lane
FITZROY, MELBOURNE - The big yellow door on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy leads you in to one of my favourite restaurants in Australia!
Market Lane Coffee
MELBOURNE - Melbourne is THE coffee-drinking city! ☕
The Good Harvest Co.
AUSTRALIA - "You're going to like this... Look what I found at Coles!" The housemate walks through the door and pulls out a colourful pack of flour.
SalamaTea House
SUNSHINE, MELBOURNE - This pretty plate of food is only the starter of the delicious Persian takeaway meal we shared.
The Community Grocer
FITZROY, MELBOURNE - Every week, every Tuesday I head to pick up my fruit and veg from The Community Grocer in Fitzroy.
Tradeblock Cafe
ST KILDA, MELBOURNE - By digging a little deeper into Melbourne's social enterprises I find Tradeblock Cafe.
Footscray High School Sustainability Centre
FOOTSCRAY, MELBOURNE - Flashback to a nerdy and wonderful Saturday morning in late Feb.
Second Stitch
COBURG, MELBOURNE - Want to go out in Melbourne these days? Well you're going to need one of these!
Sendle
AUSTRALIA - Package in the mail. That's always exciting! I noticed this one is that little bit more special though.
The Kindness Pandemic
AUSTRALIA - Positive, encouraging messaging surrounds us. It's time to look up and see it.
Melbourne Farmers Market
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - The weekend means it's time for Melbourne Farmers Markets!
Friends of the Earth Food Co-op
COLLINGWOOD, MELBOURNE - The front of the FoE Food Co-op is a lovely patchwork of fliers and notes.
STREAT
COLLINGWOOD, MELBOURNE - So this is apparently the go-to social enterprise in Melbourne and I can see why!
Gap Filler
CHRISTCHURCH, NZ - "There's definitely something going on here but not quite sure what!" Was my first impression.
Addington Coffee Co-op
CHRISTCHURCH, NZ - A little social enterprise research leads me to The Addington Coffee Co-op.
Recycle Boutique
QUEENSTOWN, NZ - Walking down the streets of Queenstown I see RECYCLE pop op on the street sign and a shopfront catches my eye.
The Farm
BYRON BAY, NSW - A short stop up the coast allows for a little relaxing and a visit to The Farm Byron Bay.
The Trading Circle
SUMMER HILL, SYDNEY - Wondering through the centre of Summer Hill I came across a shop full of gems.
Naked Foods
AUSTRALIA - Yes, plastic free! Naked Foods are all about "taking it off" and shedding the weight of processed, polluted and packaged foods.