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Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

Lazarus Community Centre Geelong

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Lazarus Community Centre Geelong provides meals, laundry services, clothing, health care and a kind ear to the Homeless and disadvantaged community in Geelong.

03/06/2026

🚨 Lazarus needs your help.

We pride ourselves on staying open 365 days a year.
But right now we're struggling to keep our doors open on weekends.

Without enough volunteers on Saturdays and Sundays, some of our most vulnerable guests miss out on a warm meal, a fresh shower, clean clothes and friendly conversation.

If you have any hours to spare on a weekend, we'd love to hear from you. No experience needed.

To chat to us about volunteering:
📞 0494 192 595
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://lazaruscommunitycentre.com.au/volunteer/

02/06/2026

🏅 If anyone deserves a medal, it's this man.

Michael Nolan has been with Lazarus from day one as part of the original team that opened the centre in 2015.

Now, he's been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to the community. He recently stopped by the centre, so we had to get a photo with the new medal!

Congratulations, Michael. Well deserved.

01/06/2026

Great day at the Give Where You Live Foundation Conversations That Matter last week.

Nedd Brockman (the legend who ran across Australia in 47 days and has raised $millions for homelessness) showed everyone what next-level motivation looks like.

+ speakers Amy Hunter (The Outpost Inc.), Josephine Taylor (Meli) and Jessie Moore left the room inspired to help fight the homelessness crisis in Geelong.

Every act to end homelessness counts!

29/05/2026

👓 A huge thank you to the OPSM team for coming in to give our guests free eye tests.
They were even generous enough to donate some pairs of glasses for those who need them.

Special shoutout to Chelsea, one of our past directors at Lazarus! It was lovely to have her back through our doors.

Thank you, OPSM! 💚

27/05/2026

🚨 Lazarus Reno Update!

Accessibility is a priority here at Lazarus. We aim to make the upgrade centre somewhere that welcomes any and all people who need a few hours of comfort and nourishment.

So as part of our renovations, we've been building a new accessibility ramp! Because no one should face a barrier just getting to the front door.

Here are a couple of shots of the ramp in progress!

26/05/2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up around 4% of Australia's population.
Yet they represent more than 20% of people experiencing homelessness.

This National Reconciliation Week, the theme is All In.
It's a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day.

At Lazarus, we're committed to creating a safe haven where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing homelessness or isolation can access the support they need.

Reconciliation is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people.
It takes all of us.

We're all in. 💚

Campaign artwork: Otis Hope Carey

25/05/2026

Lazarus Hero Spotlight: Daimon

💚 Why did you start volunteering at Lazarus?
To give back to the community.

🗓️ How long have you been volunteering with us?
Since September 2025.

💫 What's been the best thing about volunteering at Lazarus?
Meeting really amazing people (volunteers + participants).

💪 What motivates you in life?
Being the best version of myself to help others be their own best.

🌏 If you could have one wish in the world, what would it be?
Everyone lives with open mind and heart.

💬 Anything else you'd like to share with the community?
Be open to listening to participants and their story/experiences.

21/05/2026

📰 You might have spotted us on the front page of the Geelong Advertiser last week!

The article says it all. Demand at Lazarus has more than doubled in the past 18 months, and this winter will be our busiest yet.

Right now we're urgently needing:
🛏️ Sleeping bags and blankets
⛺ Tents
🧥 Warm jackets and men's clothing
🧦 Jocks and new socks
🥫 Non-perishable food (you can donate this to our door or in the Lazarus trolley at your local Woolies)

Financial donations are also incredibly helpful. They allow us to respond quickly to urgent needs as they come up.
Donate via the link below.

https://lazaruscommunitycentre.com.au/get-involved/

20/05/2026

💚 This National Volunteer Week (18 – 24 May), we want to say a massive thank you to our incredible volunteers.

Our team of Lazarus Heroes show what a little kindness and generosity can do for the community.

Week in, week out, they're here cooking meals, doing laundry, and making Lazarus a warm and welcoming place for those who need it.

Thank you to all volunteers who donate their time to making the world a better place.

If you want to know how you can help the homeless and isolated in Geelong, check out our volunteer page: https://lazaruscommunitycentre.com.au/volunteer/

18/05/2026

🛒 New Lazarus Community Trolley! We are now sitting front and centre at Charlemont Woolworths.

We would love it if you could drop a few non-perishable items in the Lazarus trolley at your local Woolies. Anything you can spare is always appreciated! 💚

Address

202 Myers Street
Geelong, VIC
3220

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+61419741935

Website

https://lazaruscommunitycentre.com.au/

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