Djokovic is out. Now let the Refugees go.

by Addison Road Community Organisation | Jan 12, 2022

Following Novak Djokovic’s successful appeal against the revocation of his visa, let us not forget the 33 refugees who for a brief few days came alive in the light reflected into the Park Hotel where they’re imprisoned in their 9th year. It’s vitally important because...

#HampersofHope – the week in pictures

by Mark Mordue | Dec 21, 2021

  #HampersofHope begins at Addi Road in Marrickville on a Monday.   Each day during the week we move towards our target of 1000+ gift hampers.   Each day our volunteers and our donors help us to put them together with care and love, including...

The Soft Machine

by Mark Mordue | Dec 16, 2021

Thursday morning at Addi Road’s #HampersofHope and our packing logistics and volunteer numbers have been affected by concerns around rising covid infections in Sydney in the wake of OMICRON. Bondi Sunset Music set up a bluesy jazzy groove with Craig Foster guesting on...

Step Into Christmas

by Mark Mordue | Dec 13, 2021

It’s on again, #HampersofHope 2021. Craig Foster has his playlist cranking through the PA system in Gumbramorra Hall… lots of seasonal hits from Maria Carey to Bing Crosby, and right now a double whammy from Ella Fitzgerald singing ‘Sleigh Ride’ followed by Elton John...

Kicking Off

by Mark Mordue | Dec 9, 2021

Brett Kirk of the Sydney Swans swung by Addi Road today with a special delivery for us. 2,000 Swans caps to go with our #HampersofHope for Christmas!!!We plan to pack and send out at least 1,000 special gift hampers over the next week, starting this Monday 13 December...