Best Places For Vintage Shopping In Surry Hills

Sydney has many vintage shops and thrift stores. But if you’re in or around Surry Hills, you don’t have to go far for your next shopping escapade. Here are some of the best places to check out for great finds.


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C’s Flashback

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Around 20 years ago, C’s Flashback humble beginnings started at the Glebe Markets, where they would sell their antique collectables. Whilst they still have a stall there running on Saturdays, they now have two brick and mortar stores (the other one is in Paddington) where you can find a vast assortment of clothing sourced from all over the world, particularly American and Australian vintage. 

Their popular stock includes denim, leather and military jackets, button-up shirts, football jerseys and floral dresses. They are open seven days a week and you can send them a message on Instagram @csflashback for inquiries. 

Storeroom Vintage

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Located right next door to C’s Flashback, Storeroom Vintage is another shop to buy vintage clothing, though they are best known for their wrestling shirts collection. They also have an online store, just in case you want to shop right from the comfort of your home and another store in Newtown. 

One thing that’s special about this shop is they do feature reworked items, through the ‘Storeroom Reworkd’ where they release a number of new styles made from vintage pieces. Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @storeroomvintage for updates. 

Zoo Emporium 

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Head to Campbell St and peruse two floors of eclectic vintage items. With so much to see and buy, you will need extra time to go through all their merchandise. At the bottom part, you can find their vintage clothes and accessories at sale prices. Upstairs, you can find unique homewares and their famous $10 racks. 

“Zoo Vintage Emporium has a bunch of nice skirts and real fur shrugs and jackets and their racks of dresses come from an exciting variety of styles and decades, a nice change to the racks of same style different material dresses you get at some vintage stores,” said Rachel, a former customer. 

Check them out on Facebook or on Instagram @zooemporiumvintage for updates.  

U-Turn Vintage

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First opened in Newtown in 2005, U-Turn Vintage has now grown to six retail stores across central Sydney, including the one in Surry Hills. They have also opened a mega outlet in Punchbowl. 

All stores feature a fantastic selection of vintage, retro, mens, women’s and even kids clothes. They advocate buying and wearing second-hand clothes as it is often a more economical and sustainable way to shop. If you couldn’t agree with them more, better visit their shop at Crown St. You can also follow them on Facebook or on Instagram @uturnvintage

Surry Hills Median House Price Hits $2-Million Mark

With its strong fundamentals and riding off the back of a bullish Sydney property market, Surry Hills hit the $2-million median house price mark during the 12-month period ending September 2021. 


Highlights

  • The median house price of Surry Hills grew by 8.41 per cent between October 2020 to September 2021.
  • The unit market also grew by 3.13 per cent, with 440 units sold during this period.
  • With its strong fundamentals, the Surry Hills property market is projected to keep rising as Sydney eases off its lockdowns. 

House Price Growth

Over the past year, the Sydney property market has seen a distinct upward trajectory in median house prices, increasing by just under a thousand dollars a day, as homeowners take a second look at the lifestyle their property provides. Buyers, unable to travel, have been spending their cash on upgrading their home or choosing a new one.

Surry Hills has already been a strong performer, managing a rise even during the 2018 doldrums when the median house price fell a hefty -9.9% Sydney-wide. With its strong fundamentals, Surry Hills showed a median uptick of 8.41 per cent between October 2020 to September 2021. This growth has pulled the median house price to just above the $2-million mark at $2,005,000 from $1,850,000 in the previous year, per figures from Property Market Updates.

There were 130 properties sold during this period, listed within an average of 46 days on the market. Buyers preferred three-bedroom houses the most (44 sold), although two-bedroom homes were snapped up faster, at a brisk 31 days.

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The sale of a renovated luxury terrace on Riley Street, which closed for over $5 million, highlighted the substantial value of acquiring a Surry Hill property. This four-bedroom home, with a mix of preserved original details and high-end features, was priced at just under $2.5 million when it last sold in 2016. 

Unit Price Growth

Not to be left behind, the unit market in Surry Hills also logged a growth of 3.13 per cent. Although that may seem modest. the median unit price is now just a shade shy of the seven-digit mark, at $990,000. There were 440 units sold within an average of 42 days on market. 

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Industry experts believe that Surry Hills will continue to pick up post-COVID as Sydney eases off from the lockdowns and life settles into the new normal. Currently, buying trends show a distinct preference for more space, with a lot of buyers opting for a sea-change or tree-change from inner-city living, due to large amounts of time spent indoors during lockdown periods. 



Within this period, hospitality businesses also temporarily closed, students were barred from moving in, and culture or lifestyle events were cancelled — the very facets that defined what living in Surry Hills is all about. 

Despite this, investors, first home buyers, and young professionals have been driving up the Surry Hills property market, seizing the moment to capitalise on the changes. With its high liveability, exceptional convenience, and proximity to business and cultural hubs, Surry Hills and similar choice neighbourhoods in the inner city that enjoy strong fundamentals have historically been insulated from city-wide softening of prices.

About Surry Hills

Surry Hills is Sydney inner city’s food and culture mecca with hundreds of small businesses lined up on its leafy streets, back alleys, and laneways. This suburb has an interesting, eclectic mix of residents from high-earners and professionals working in the CBD five minutes away to the long-term locals who have witnessed the gentrification of the suburb, to the migrants who have been bringing their culture to enrich the community. 

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Just as interesting are its wide ranges of dwelling options  — from terrace houses to converted warehouse lofts, to large apartment blocks in old or refurbished buildings or brand new builds. 

Several residents get around by biking or walking to work or school, shops, venues, and community hubs. However, there are also plenty of transport options like buses, trains, and the tram that make Surry Hills such an accessible area. 

Surry Hills is home to an award-winning city library across the beautiful Shannon Reserve Park on Crown Street. Residents enjoy the benefits of quality childcare and education from facilities like the Sydney Boys and Sydney Girls High Schools and the Australian Institute of Music



“Surry Hills has been gentrified but for the most part hasn’t lost its uniqueness. It’s home to people from all walks of life. I moved back to Surry Hills 3 years ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the level of neighbourliness.”

Good Life

“I lived for 3 years in Surry Hills and it was great. You can walk to Central station and get to literally everywhere in Sydney. Just a short stroll to the CBD so you can walk or cycle to work every day. Vibrant, very active streets full of cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops so it’s definitely a place for young people. Super diverse, inclusive, great demographic mix and multicultural. Located in the heart of Sydney it’s rather dense yet there are no horrible tall buildings as in the CBD.”

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Award-Winning Chef Opens The Blue Door with a Unique Menu in Surry Hills

Restaurant heavy-weight Chef Dylan Cashman has opened his new unique gastronomic outpost, The Blue Door, in Surry Hills, where 95 per cent of the menu is dictated by the availability of livestock from farms around New South Wales for a truly authentic farm to table culinary adventure.



The chef and his team purchase whole animals, from farms they have personally visited, to use in their rotating weekly menu. Abiding by ethical and sustainable practices, the kitchen workers at The Blue Door use all of the cuts of meat until it’s consumed so suppliers are never pressured to have the provisions on demand. 

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This producer-focused practice also ensures that nothing goes to waste. The food also tastes a whole lot better as Mr Cashman and his team value quality over quantity. 

Their bread choices are baked in-house as well, whilst some of their herbs and produce are snipped from the restaurant’s new sets of Airgardens, the country’s first locally manufactured aeroponic gardens. 

Guests who come to The Blue Door are offered a six-course degustation for dinner with a different menu every week. Once seated, the guests are served freshly-baked bread and house-made butter with choices of salt from four countries. 

Wine is also served, as curated by Angelica Nohra from mostly Australian producers. The Blue Door offers a “secret sips” wine list filled with international selections, vintage choices, and cocktails.

Lunch choices include just two to three a la carte dishes. (View a sample menu)



Mr Cashman — who has worked at Sean’s Panorama (North Bondi), Cottage Point Inn (Ku Ring Gai National Park), and Paper Daisy (Cabarita Beach) — said that he wants his diners to have a connection with the farmers and producers who also care about ethical producing and sustainability.

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In 2017, Mr Cashman opened the first Blue Door in Gold Coast, which was named Queensland’s best new restaurant of the year. However, he closed the store immediately after some damage to the building and then moved to New South Wales. 

The Blue Door can seat 24 people at full capacity (16 during restrictions) and officially opened at Waterloo Street on 20 October 2021. Follow their Instagram page for updates.

Surry Hills Listed as One of the Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World

Following a poll of 27,000 people living in various cities across the world, Surry Hills emerged as the 19th coolest neighbourhood in the world and the top Sydney community for 2021.



Time Out asked its readers to pick their favourite neighbourhoods in an online poll and Surry Hills, the heart of Eastern Sydney, ranked high for its trendy cafes, exciting restaurants, and unique boutiques, as well as tattoo parlours. 

Home to hip and vibrant eateries, the suburb’s hospitality venues reinvigorated and shifted to al-fresco dining choices, turning the streets into the most popular destinations when COVID-19 struck. Those outdoor dining options are here to stay as NSW slowly exits the longest lockdown in October 2021.

Comparable to Notting Hill in London, this Eastern Sydney community has its own Surry Hills Markets, where buyers can spot great vintage finds, upcycled goods, and handcrafted pieces. The community is also known for embracing inclusivity and diversity. 

Surry Hills was one of only two Australian cities to make it on the Top 20 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World, with Richmond in Melbourne’s inner east ranking on the 10th spot. 

Richmond was recognised for its community-centred dynamics, highlighting 30-year outreach activities of the Richmond Churches Food Centre, as well as its cafe culture, live music venue and its fashion stores. 



The number one city on the list is Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark, which appealed to the surveyed participants for its strong community bond, diversity, ultramodern architecture and food, and beautiful historical landmarks. 

Last year, Time Out’s poll had Yarraviell (Melbourne) in 5th place and Marrickville (Sydney) in 10th place. 

The 49 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World for 2021

  1. Nørrebro, Coppenhagen
  2. Andersonville, Chicago
  3. Jongno 3-ga, Seoul
  4. Leith, Edinburgh
  5. Station District, Vilnius
  6. Chelsea, New York
  7. XI District, Budapest
  8. Ngor, Dakar
  9. Sai Kung, Hong Kong
  10. Richmond, Melbourne
  11. Neukölln, Berlin
  12. Centro, Medellín
  13. Dalston, London
  14. Silver Lake, Los Angeles
  15. Dublin 8, Dublin
  16. Zoloti Vorota, Kyiv
  17. Noord, Amsterdam
  18. Villeray, Montreal
  19. Surry Hills, Sydney
  20. Ancoats, Manchester
  21. Sagene, Oslo
  22. Old Xuhui, Shanghai
  23. Centro, Mexico City
  24. Gràcia, Barcelona
  25. Saúde, Rio de Janeiro
  26. Kemptown, Brighton
  27. Sololaki, Tbilisi
  28. Brickell, Miami
  29. Ouseburn, Newcastle
  30. Barranco, Lima
  31. Chamberí, Madrid
  32. Vinohrady, Prague
  33. Katong, Singapore
  34. Anjos, Lisbon
  35. Daikanyama, Tokyo
  36. Haut-Marais, Paris
  37. Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
  38. Foz, Porto
  39. Central Square, Boston/Cambridge
  40. Mount Pleasant, Vancouver
  41. Jamestown, Accra
  42. Centro, Oaxaca
  43. Mouassine, Marrakech
  44. Dubai Marina, Dubai
  45. Kadikoy, Istanbul
  46. Poblacion, Manila
  47. Ari, Bangkok
  48. Koregaon Park, Pune
  49. El Arrayán, Santiago

Here’s Where To Grab One Of The Best Sandwiches In Surry Hills

Lucky Pickle is one of the go-to spots for a quick sandwich and coffee in Surry Hills. Now focusing on takeaways and delivery, this popular sandwich bar offers a breakfast and lunch menu as well as a picnic pack.


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This sandwich bar, located at Crown Street, serves mouthwatering bites of Chicken Katsu Sandwich with mayo, cabbage, sesame seeds and Tonkatsu sauce; Cauliflower Toastie served with provolone cheese, hazelnuts, caper salsa verde; and Egg Hot Mayo Sandwich with herbs, carraway and fennel seed ciabatta.

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Or if you’re looking to try one of the bestsellers on the menu, go for the Pork Belly sandwich, consisting of duck liver pate, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, coriander, mayo and sriracha.

In addition to sandwiches, Lucky Pickle also has brown rice salad served with sweet potato, broccoli, almonds, pumpkin seeds, miso dressing, herbs; and granola with yoghurt and seasonal fruit.

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As with coffee, the beans are sourced from Marrickville’s Di Lorenzo Coffee roaster, which is known for its fresh Italian espresso aroma. Coffee is already included when ordering breakfast via Uber Eats.

For a limited time, they are also offering Lucky Pick-Nic, a picnic pack that includes your choice of either a katsu or cauliflower sandwich, a delicious home-baked cookie and a refreshing San Pel. Perfect for your weekend bondings, customers can avail of this pack thru weekend pre-order pickups between 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

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You can grab your sandwiches in-store or by sending them a message online via Facebook or Instagram @luckypicklesydney. Visit their website for the menu or follow them on social media for updates.

Camperdown and Ultimo Will Welcome Vaccinated International Students in December

International students who have been vaccinated will be welcomed in universities in Camperdown, Ultimo, and the rest of NSW as early as December 2021, according to the pilot program announced by the universities committee. However, not all vaccinated students will be eligible to enter the country.



The pilot program will be open to 500 international students who will be expected to arrive on two chartered flights fortnightly. Their quarantine arrangements will be shouldered by their universities. 

International students who received Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations will be included in the small program. However, those who have had jabs from Chinese manufacturers, such as Sinovac and Sinopharm, will likely not be permitted to enter NSW since these vaccine brands have yet to receive approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 

Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor Barney Glover, who leads the universities committee, said that he understood the rationale behind the pilot program covering vaccines approved by TGA. Although, he hopes that the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) will work out the arrangements for students who got Chinese vaccines.

international students
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There are currently 57,000 international students waiting to enter NSW. Priority will be given to PhD students, students who are almost complete with their degrees, or students studying medical and health-related courses. 

Scape in Redfern, which is nearly three kilometres away from Surry Hills, will serve as the accommodation site for the students’ required 14-day quarantine.  

The education partners who have signed up for the pilot program include The University of Sydney in Camperdown, the University of Technology in Ultimo, UNSW, Australian Catholic University, Macquarie University, The University of Newcastle, University of Wollongong, and Western Sydney University, International College of Management Sydney, and educational providers like Kaplan, RedHill, Navitas, and the Study Group.



Meanwhile, all school students at any level in NSW may return to in-person learning beginning  25 Oct 2021.

“Vaccinations are the key to life returning to normal and the changes today will help family and friends reconnect, get kids back to school and get businesses back up and running sooner,” Premier Dominic Perrottet said.  

“NSW is putting in the hard yards and it’s important people continue to turn out in droves to be vaccinated.”

Where To Get The Best Picnic Hampers In Surry Hills

With the beautiful and sunny parks in Surry Hills, looking for the perfect picnic spot is a breeze. All you need is a pre-made picnic hamper, like the ones prepared by The Sydney Picnic Co.


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Founded by picnic connoisseurs Simon and Natalie Thomas, The Sydney Picnic Co offers hampers ranging from $160 to $225 which come with everything you need for a memorable picnic dining experience. 

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They only use the best seasonal produce, so the menu is ever changing. The current spring menu comes in four different choices, all packed with a selection of vegetables, nuts, meat, and baguettes.

Should you choose to keep things simple but memorable, order their The Wind and the Willows pack ($160), which comes with marinated olives, spiced chickpea puree, buffalo mozzarella seasoned with lemon, chilli and mint, a couple of cheeses, a stack of veggies with nuts, and Valrhona chocolate brownies.

If that’s not enough, go for ‘The Great Gatsby’, starting at $225, which comes with added Australian king prawns and chargrilled pasture-fed beef fillet with dijon mustard.

The most popular selection on their menu is ‘The Secret Garden’ ($175) which is packed with hot smoked trout & lemon rillettes, burrata, charred zucchini & shallots, salsa verde & toasted pistachios, heirloom tomatoes, quick pickled fennel, toasted fennel, anchovy & chilli dressing, free range roast chicken, vegetables and nuts, selection of charcuterie, crackers, chocolate brownies with walnuts, and baguette.

All the hampers come with biodegradable cutlery, plates, cups, and napkins. with prices that are good for two. They also have group menus for a picnic for 10 or more people, which starts from $50 per person.

Delivery comes with a minimal fee. You can also opt to pick up your picnic hamper at the Sydney Picnic Co in Surry Hills.

Garvan Institute in Darlinghurst Develops Two Breakthrough Methods for Breast Cancer Treatment

Experts at the Garvan Institute in Darlinghurst have developed a couple of breakthrough methods for breast cancer treatments that could greatly improve the outcome for individual patients.  



Using new microscopic technology, Professor Paul Timpson and Dr Max Nobis developed an imaging technique that focused on Rac1, a type of signalling molecule that shapes cells and helps their movement. However, Rac1 may also make breast cancer cells more aggressive.

Targeting Rac1

By observing and tracking Rac1’s activity within live tumours, the experts were able to determine when breast cancer cells have metastasised.

“We found that Rac1 was most active near blood vessels or at the border of the tumour where cells were primed to move into the bloodstream,” Dr Nobis said. 

“Further, we discovered cancer cells could transit to different organs in clusters where Rac1 was more active at the outer surface.

“This helped the cancer cells be more resilient to the physical stresses that occur when cells leave a solid tumour and enter the bloodstream to invade other tissues, such as the lung.”

The Garvan Institute in Darlinghurst
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Targetting this molecule at the right timing, using current non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, reduced the spread of cancer cells by 73 percent. 

“Based on this data, we speculate that targeting Rac1 in combination with chemotherapy may be most effective at reducing the likelihood of cancer metastasis and recurrence,” the doctor added.

The experts published their findings in Cell Reports

50 Breast Cancer Subtypes

In another study published in the Nature journal, the Garvan Institute team was able to classify at least 50 breast cancer subtypes after an analysis of breast cancer biopsies among patients across various hospitals in Sydney. The hope is to develop a new diagnostic approach that could improve the ecotype method for clinical diagnostics to help personalise breast cancer treatments.  

There are currently three clinical breast cancer subtypes — luminal, HER2+, and triple-negative — that guide doctors on what type of treatments to give patients. However, not all cancers respond to the current strategy thus over 3,000 Australians still die from the disease every year. 



“One thing that is characteristic about each ecotype is their profile of immune cells,” Associate Professor Swarbrick said. “We expect that this would relate to a cancer’s response to immunotherapy, and identify patients that could benefit from this treatment.”

“For instance, we found one breast cancer ecotype that uniquely has a high number of infiltrating lymphocytes, which are the target of current immunotherapies, and low levels of cells that we know to suppress lymphocytes. We would predict that those patients would respond well to immunotherapy, which is highly effective in some cancers, such as melanoma or lung cancer, but has a response of less than 10% in breast cancer patients.”

“This study has shown us how crucial the complete cellular profile of tumours is to advancing breast cancer research aimed at personalised treatments.”

New Delivery Areas For Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird

Well-loved in Paddington for its refreshing take on Latin American cuisine, Tequila Mockingbird is launching a virtual kitchen in the centre of Sydney to increase their delivery services in the city.


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Tequila Mockingbird will now include Balmain, Newtown, Crows Nest, and Neutral Bay to its delivery radius, expanding its current delivery catchment to the Inner West, Inner South and Lower North Shore.

The restaurant is planning to add more, with a Darlinghurst virtual kitchen also on the cards. This time, Tequila Mockingbird will focus on in-house delivery to help keep their staff employed, instead of using a third-party service.

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Tequila Mockingbird’s menu draws inspiration from different regions of Latin America. They have pork belly taco, fire-roasted cauliflower, fried Kipfler potatoes, chargrilled broccolini, and yuzu suspiro limeño, their twist on a traditional Peruvian dessert that can be ordered online. 

All takeaway drinks, which include their famous spicy margarita, passionfruit and coconut margarita, the classic margarita, and negroni, and strawberry Caipiroska, come in recyclable glasses and 100% biodegradable packaging.

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Their home delivery expansion coincides with the launch of their “at-home restaurant experience” where all orders will come with a link to a curated Latin American playlist featuring lively samba, salsa, and mariachi music. Also, the made-to-order cocktails will include a QR code linking to a how-to-pour video tutorial, courtesy of executive bartender Mark Crawford. 

The restaurant also recently launched Patron Margarita kits, which allows customers to create their own freshly shaken, classic and spicy margaritas at home. For those who want to send their friends or loved ones something special, Tequila Mockingbird has a selection of care packages that include a personalised greeting card. Simply select your card then leave your message in the notes section when placing the order online.

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For more details on ordering online, check out Tequila Mockingbird’s website or follow them on their social media pages.

Tequila Mockingbird

Phone: 02 9062 8566

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TequilaMockingbirdPaddington 

Instagram: @tequilamockingbirdrestaurant

Where to Find Reliable Food Security Options in Surry Hills

Did you know that prior to the pandemic, over 20 percent of Australians experience food insecurity? This number has likely climbed with the lockdowns in Sydney as distribution logistics and workforce issues have also impacted the food supply, including in Surry Hills.



The restrictions have been a great reminder of the fragility of the food system in the country even as the majority of fresh food sold in Australian supermarkets is produced locally. Panic-buying has also been a factor in the shortage of food supplies.

Fortunately, local non-profits and some businesses have been working harder to provide food for families for as long as their resources and access to supply chains are open. By offering free meals or discounted food packages, residents in Surry Hills and the nearby suburbs won’t have to wonder where their next meals will come

If you know of families or vulnerable communities who may need help with food, let them know of this comprehensive list of reliable food security providers in Surry Hills and nearby suburbs. This is a mix of charity providers targeting specific groups and commercially available options.

ORGANISATIONCONTACT DETAILSPROVISIONS
Salvation Army Tel: 13 72 58
Tel: 1300 371 288 (Crisis Assessment Line)
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Emergency vouchers for food and financial assistance. Can be picked up from nearest Salvation Army store.

If the client does not have access to a phone, there is an allocated phone at Sydney StreetLevel Mission Waterloo (Cnr of Phillip and Cope Street Waterloo) and Sydney Street Level Mission Surry Hills (Derby Lane off Albion Street, rear of 339 Crown Street Surry Hills)
St Vincent De Paul Intake LineTel: (02) 9560 2656
or 13 18 12
Food, financial assistance and emergency relief

Brekky Van operates from Prince Alfred Park in Surry Hills every Sunday from 9 am until 11 am.

Provides hot cooked breakfast for homeless, marginally housed or those facing financial hardship
Surry Hills Community ConnectEmail: sacha.lapi@facs.nsw.gov.au
Email: judit.pege@facs.nsw.gov.au
Mobile: 0417 225 724
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Frozen Meals are available every Tuesday & Wednesday, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm for social housing tenants living in Surry Hills
KinelaSuite 101, Level 1/72-80 Cooper St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Tel: 1800 431 619
https://www.kinela.com/
Meals designed by dietitians delivered to your home

NDIS co-payment price from $1.50-$2.00 per meal
South Eastern CommunityConnect (SECC)Shop 84, Eastlakes Shopping Centre
Tel: (02) 8338 8506
Shopping Bus, 1-1 Shopping, List Shopping, & Home delivery Service for over 65s

Fruit & Vegetable delivery. $12 a box

Meal Preparation in the home for over 65s. $10 per 2-hour session

Open Monday to Friday
9 am-4:30 pm

Delivery Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
​​Lakes Gourmet DeliSpecialty Grocery StoreShop 4,19A Evans Avenue Eastlakes
Tel: (02) 9667 4776
or Mary (owner) on 0420 207 172 to order
Continental Delicatessen – range of local and imported small goods, cheeses and groceries.

Delivery will be organised by the owners after 6 pm to the following communities: Eastlakes,Mascot, Kingsford, Kensington, & Maroubra

Cash only
Hours: 8 am-6 pm


These charities and businesses may also need volunteers and donors to sustain their operations. Those interested to help out may also contact the organisations to enquire about donations and other logistical requirements.