Eastern Dandenong Ranges BASE

🌿 Need a little extra support? We’re here for you. 💙

Today at The BASE, two wonderful community services are available to help make life a little easier.

💚 Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service offers practical support for people and families experiencing financial hardship, including emergency food relief and assistance in times of need.

🧠 Mind Cafe by Mi SmartLife provides a welcoming, confidential space for emotional support, mindfulness, stress management, wellbeing guidance and early intervention. No judgement, just a caring conversation when you need it.

📍 The BASE/Cockatoo Community House
7–17 McBride Street, Cockatoo

🕙 Today

* Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service 9:00am to 1:00pm
* Mind Cafe (Thu & Fri 9:00am to 2:30pm)

Whether you need practical assistance, someone to talk to, or simply want to learn more about the support available in our community, you’re always welcome.

Please share this post so those who may benefit know that help is available close to home. 💚

Consulting & Coworking Space Available

Looking for a professional, welcoming space to see your clients?

Our beautifully presented Consulting & Coworking Suite is now available for practitioners offering allied health, wellbeing and professional services.

Perfect for:
• Counsellors & psychologists
• Coaches & consultants
• Naturopaths & nutritionists
• Occupational therapists
• Speech therapists
• Massage & complementary therapists
• Social workers
• Wellness practitioners and more

Flexible, affordable hire options:
🕒 Hourly
🌿 Half-day
📅 Full-day

Your hire includes:
✅ A calm, light-filled consulting space
✅ Comfortable seating for practitioners and clients
✅ Desk/workspace
✅ Wash basin within the room
✅ Easy parking
✅ Flexible bookings
✅ Bonus promotion of your services through our social media channels to help you connect with the local community.

Whether you’re starting a new practice, reducing overheads or expanding into the Dandenong Ranges, this is an affordable way to grow your business in a supportive community environment.

📍 Located at The BASE – Business & Arts Social Enterprise, Emerald

📩 Contact us today to discuss availability, rates or to arrange an inspection. We’d love to help you establish your practice in the heart of the hills.

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Update from yesterday's post : we will now be open in Cockatoo this Thursday and Friday 9-12:30pm.

Update: we will now be open in Cockatoo this Thursday and Friday

Hi everyone. Due to illness our Cockatoo branch will be closed this week. Our Belgrave branch will be open. We apologise for any inconvenience.

A massive thank you to Gembrook IGA for partnering with DRERS Cockatoo as a weekly food donor. Their ongoing support helps us provide emergency food relief, drop‑in centre supplies, warm meals and drinks, and practical help for people across the Hills. We’re so grateful for local businesses who choose to back community organisations. Your kindness directly supports families and individuals who are doing it tough.
Thank you, Gembrook IGA — your generosity is deeply appreciated.

Thanks to Emerald Lions Club - Victoria we have public access to a Defibrillator 24/7 located at The Base.

Hi all. Due to unforeseen circumstances our Cockatoo branch (which operates Thursdays and Fridays) will be closed this week. Our Belgrave branch will be open.

Whether you’re:
✅ A community member
✅ A local business owner
✅ A facilitator, tutor or creative
✅ Part of a community group or organisation
✅ Looking to connect with others

…this evening is for you!

Together, we’ll explore how we can create more opportunities, strengthen local connections, support wellbeing, foster creativity, and build a vibrant, inclusive hub for our community.

☕ Light refreshments provided. Bring a friend!

We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you and hearing your ideas for the future.