Okines Community House

Okines Community House Our Mission - We are grounded in country and driven by connection - a safe space for diverse ideas, shared action, and deep belonging.

Our Vision - Connected People and Place

Our Values - Open, Kind, Resilient, Resourceful and Fun Okines Community House is 1 of 35 Neighbourhood Houses across the State and is situated at 540 Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry. 6265 7016 [email protected]. Okines Community House Inc is supported by the Tasmanian Government

Fresh eggs and sourdough bread available at the Food Co-op! Our regular supply of free range eggs come from Raptor Ridge...
05/09/2026

Fresh eggs and sourdough bread available at the Food Co-op!

Our regular supply of free range eggs come from Raptor Ridge in Campania - $8.50 members / $8 active members

Freshly baked sourdough is available to order weekly from Coastal Kitchen! See ordering details below 👇

Co-op hours:
Tuesdays 10am - 5pm
Fridays 9:30am - 1:30pm
Saturdays 9:30am - 1:30pm

The Okines Repair Cafe - Sep 6th is on today (11am-1:30pm) as well as the Co-op Coffee Shop Open Mic (10:30am - 1pm)! ...
05/09/2026

The Okines Repair Cafe - Sep 6th is on today (11am-1:30pm) as well as the Co-op Coffee Shop Open Mic (10:30am - 1pm)! We hope to see you there!🏡🛠️🎤 🙌

We are looking forward to having Jess Bush (Naturopath & Herbalist) from Nacelium here next Tuesday Sep 8th (6:30pm-7:30...
02/09/2026

We are looking forward to having Jess Bush (Naturopath & Herbalist) from Nacelium here next Tuesday Sep 8th (6:30pm-7:30pm) for a talk exploring the Microbiome in Health & Disease with all ticket sales raising money for Okines Community House. 🙏

There will be ✨ lucky door prizes ✨and Jess will be sharing talking us through:
🌿What the microbiome is, why is matters & how it's established
🌿What makes a healthy microbiome & how it keeps us well
🌿The link between the microbiome & disease

Tickets range from $5-$15 and can be purchased online via the link below or purchased on the door on the night:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-microbiome-in-health-and-disease

We hope to see you there!🏡🙌

Our amazing volunteers from Creating Community have been busy the last few weeks making these wonderful father's day gif...
02/09/2026

Our amazing volunteers from Creating Community have been busy the last few weeks making these wonderful father's day gifts for people to take home from Okines Community House this week. 🏡🪡🙌🫶

Pop by during openning hours and to grab a special handmade gift for dad and a special thank you to Janelle, Toni, Leslye & Sally for making these wonderful gifts for everyone! 🙏

This Sunday the Okines Repair Cafe - Sep 6th is on and the Co-op Coffee Shop Open Mic is back after the winter break! 🏡🙌...
01/09/2026

This Sunday the Okines Repair Cafe - Sep 6th is on and the Co-op Coffee Shop Open Mic is back after the winter break! 🏡🙌

🛠️Okines Repair Cafe (11am-1:30pm)
Bring your broken, blunt, holey, or misbehaving items along to the Okines Repair Cafe. Grab a cuppa and some homemade treats, pull up a chair, and watch our talented volunteer repairers bring it back to life.

🎤 Co-op Coffee Shop Open Mic (10:30am - 1pm)
Pop by the Okines Food Co-op for the fabulous monthly Open Mic, grab a free espresso and listen to some our of great local musicians and maybe even share a tune yourself!

All welcome and we hope to see you there! 🙌

Food Co-op ingredient spotlight: Za'atar spice mix!Za’atar (pronounced Zaah-tar) is most identified with Middle Eastern ...
27/08/2026

Food Co-op ingredient spotlight: Za'atar spice mix!

Za’atar (pronounced Zaah-tar) is most identified with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. Za'atar is generally a combination of dried oregano, thyme, (woodsy and floral), with sumac (tangy and acidic) and toasted sesame seeds (nutty and rich). It's a bit of a 'put it on everything' pantry essential. Great to flavour proteins, veggies or mix through cooked grains. See our recipe for Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetables!

You view this recipe and more in our Newsletter accessible via the link to our website below or collect a hard copy from various locations around Okines and the Southern Beaches: https://okinescommunityhouse.org.au/community-house/okines-newsletter/

You can find our za'atar spice blend in the co-op:
Tuesdays 10am - 4pm
Fridays 9:30am - 1:30pm
Sundays 9:30am - 1:30pm

Community Pantry is on today from 1:30pm - 4pm and everyone is welcome!Tracey made a yummy stew and Vicki's focaccia is ...
19/08/2026

Community Pantry is on today from 1:30pm - 4pm and everyone is welcome!

Tracey made a yummy stew and Vicki's focaccia is fresh out of the oven for lunch. Alongside our regular grocery items we have dog bones kindly donated by Carl, and Donna and the garden team have pea seedlings for people to take home too.

Community Pantry runs every Wednesday 1:30-4pm here at Okines Community House thanks to Tahana and our amazing volunteers Tracey, Vicki, Rhonda, Katrina and Annette as well as Linley who collects the food from Sorell Country Fresh Market each week. Thanks team!!

We hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome. 😊

With mini computers in most of our pockets, who uses calculators anymore, anyway? the Okines Food Co-op, that's who! An...
18/08/2026

With mini computers in most of our pockets, who uses calculators anymore, anyway? the Okines Food Co-op, that's who! And ours just died, so we are putting the call out for any working calculators that have been abandoned in a drawer, to come have a useful new life at the Co-op. If you have one to donate, please drop it in. Thanks very much!!

Food Co-op ingredient spotlight: cacao nibs!Made from cacao beans, cacao nibs are harvested, dried, fermented, and crack...
13/08/2026

Food Co-op ingredient spotlight: cacao nibs!

Made from cacao beans, cacao nibs are harvested, dried, fermented, and cracked to produce smaller, darker pieces. They're extremely nutrient-dense - providing a good source of fibre, protein, and healthy fats and rich in minerals, including iron and magnesium. Make sure you open the jar and smell the deep, almost wine-like aroma! The flavour is rich, slightly bitter and tangy and they’re an easy swap out for chocolate chips. Enjoy this recipe for cacao and date bliss balls!

Pop into the Food Co-op for your ingredients:
Tuesdays 10am - 4pm
Fridays 9.30am - 1:30pm
Sundays 9:30am - 1:30pm

You view this recipe and more in our Newsletter accessible via the link to our website below or collect a hard copy from various locations around Okines and the Southern Beaches: https://okinescommunityhouse.org.au/community-house/okines-newsletter/

Address

540 Old Forcett Road
Dodges Ferry, TAS
7173

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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