Cyrenian House

This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week for 2026.
Cyrenian House proudly runs its annual Volunteer AOD Counsellor Training Program, with 2026 marking 15 years of the program. During this time, we have been fortunate to train and work alongside over 200 amazing volunteers. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers. Your time, energy, and compassion make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you bring to our agency and community.

A great few days delivering the Cyrenian House Volunteer Peer Support Plus training April 2026. The training supported participants to build confidence, understanding and capability in lived experience peer work, grounded in best practice, mutuality, and a peer‑support worker lens.

🌟 Expressions of Interest for the July 2026 intake will open early May.

Last week the Cyrenian Central team gathered for a shared lunch to celebrate Harmony Week. This was a great opportunity for staff to share a dish that either reflected their cultural heritage or a simple family favourite. Harmony Week encourages all Australians to experience and appreciate our cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity.
Lunch was followed by an office putting competition to help raise funds for our annual charity golf day. The competition was fierce and was ultimately won by Greg, our Cyrenian Central Service Manager.

Last year the decision was sadly made to close the Cyrenian Café & Boutique. We have recently completed works to clear the site and wrap up the lease. This provided an opportunity to reflect on our time running the café, the lovely local customers and community, and the dedicated staff. While the café was no longer viable due to the number of other similar businesses in the area, we look back with great fondness.