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Monday 10:30am - 1:30pm 7pm - 9pm Tuesday 7pm - 9pm Wednesday 10:30am - 1:30pm 7pm - 9pm Thursday 7pm - 9pm Friday 10:30am - 1:30pm 7pm - 9pm Saturday 7pm - 9pm Sunday 7pm - 9pm

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The Outpost Inc.

The Outpost Inc. | Wathaurong
est:1990 | Awesome People • Yummy Food • Homely Vibes The Outpost Inc. NOT EVERYONE fronting up to the Outpost is a rough sleeper.

was established in February 1990, over 30 years ago, and is the ONLY non-referral after hours service feeding those in need 7 nights a week in the Greater City of Geelong. The Outpost abides by a “no questions asked” policy and serves food to a diverse range of local people including young families and children. Some people are sleeping in cars and doorways; others aren’t homeless yet are doing it

tough. The Outpost is very much a community – often the same people come and go; and sadly new faces are ever emerging through the doors. At its core, The Outpost services ensure sure that people have a hot meal, that there’s a place to attend, feel safe, and have a conversation with volunteers and with their community and friends. The Outpost delivers:

*Hot healthy cooked meals
*Hot and cold drinks – Coffee / tea and milo
*New and recycled clothing and shoes
*Fresh fruit and vegetables
*Blankets, beanies, street swags, sleeping bags
*Personal hygiene products (including male and female sanitary products)
*Various other personal items as donated
*Welfare support including food and pharmacy vouchers

04/06/2026

The nights are getting darker earlier and longer! Putting a call out to the community for spare torches to assist people finding their way in the dark this winter. It can often be a challenge trying to set yourself up or find needed belongings during the evening - a torch can make a difference on many physical, psychological and safety levels for someone sleeping rough.

If you have good condition spare torches, please consider donating to someone who needs and will certainly use it. Clean blankets and sleeping bags also very welcome.

Donations can be received by our amazing volunteers during operating hours every evening between 6:30pm-9:00pm or during the day Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 10:30-1:00pm @ 42 Little Ryrie Street, Geelong.

Thank you for your support for our community.

01/06/2026

FREE HEALTHCARE NOW AT THE OUTPOST - Geelong EVERY SUNDAY!
We were so pleased to launch a partnership with Street Side Medics last night alongside our Sunday Evening service and Orange Sky. Available between 6:30pm-9:00pm Sundays providing in place care and support in a way that is accessible for all.

29/05/2026

🍳 We’re looking for an awesome person with a passion for cooking to join The Outpost crew as a Cooking Crew Leader!

Each week our volunteer cooking crew prepares a wide variety of meals that are served to anyone who needs them every single evening

This role is truly the backbone of what happens behind the scenes and helps ensure we can continue serving warm, nutritious meals 365 nights a year.

For more information or if you're interested, see here:
https://govolunteer.com.au/volunteering/opportunity/242652/cooking-crew-leader

26/05/2026

The Outpost is proud to launch Foundation 20.
We are seeking to bring together 20 philanthropic supporters, individuals and organisations who truly see all parts of our community and know that we have a shared responsibility to all people in Geelong. Supporters of Foundation 20 pledge an annual contribution of $5,000 for three years, creating a dependable funding base that enables sustained service delivery and thoughtful future planning.
If this resonates with you — or with someone who believes in a community where all people regardless of circumstance are seen and nourished — we invite you to learn more and express your interest in becoming one of our impactful 20.
https://www.outpostgeelong.org.au/foundation20

18/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the driving force behind The Outpost 💛

From day crew and night crew to cooking and cleaning, our volunteers are behind every meal served, coffee poured, welcoming conversation and open door at The Outpost.

Week after week, rain, hail or shine, our volunteers continue to show up to help ensure people in our community are met with warmth, dignity and respect.

To our crew of 130 volunteers, thank you for the time, care and kindness you continue to give our community. The Outpost wouldn’t exist without you.

06/05/2026

Reflecting on the kick-off to Restaurant Takeover last week 💛

It was pretty special seeing awesome people on both sides of the counter. A big thank you to Chef Simon Toohey x Geelong City Market for helping bring the night to life!

This video is Simon reflecting on the experience and what the evening meant to him.

If you’re keen to get involved, whether that’s volunteering with us or as a restaurant wanting to take part in a future takeover, we’d love to hear from you.

01/05/2026

The Outpost was proud to launch our newest initiative – ‘Restaurant Takeover’ which aims to provide dignity and the luxury of restaurant quality food directly to those in need who often go without.

In a one time special evening, Chef Simon Toohey x Geelong City Market brought good vibes – fresh nutritional meals, and the aroma of home cooking into our cafe.

It was fantastic to be supported by Christine Couzens MP and her team who brought compassion and smiles while getting hands on experience directly serving our community.

On the menu delights included Simon’s specials - spaghetti bolognese, baked lemon chicken and rice, pumpkin soup and fresh salads from the Chef directly to our guests.

Thank you everyone for a great night in service of others💛

24/04/2026

DALicious lasagne on the menu tonight!

has stepped up in an ongoing partnership, providing trays of our favourite meals — kicking things off with lasagne this week.

As a not-for-profit supporting employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities, their commitment to the Geelong community is something to be applauded.

It takes a village to uplift our community.

Thank you to the DAL team and participants for showing up for others in need 💛

21/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome our new partner, 💙

Launching in May, they’ll be providing free, GP-led healthcare right here at the doorstep of The Outpost — helping break down barriers to access and easing the challenges people in our community may face in accessing primary healthcare.

The clinic will run every Sunday from 7–9pm.

15/04/2026

Check out this awesome video from our Cooking Crew member Maddie❤️

At The Outpost, we serve fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals seven nights a week — no questions asked.

These trays are just a glimpse of what our incredible cooking crew prepares, with 60 made each week.

Come as you are. Stay for the food, the warmth, and the company.

Address

42 Little Ryrie Street
Geelong, VIC
3220

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 1:30pm
	7pm - 9pm
Tuesday	7pm - 9pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 1:30pm
	7pm - 9pm
Thursday	7pm - 9pm
Friday	10:30am - 1:30pm
	7pm - 9pm
Saturday	7pm - 9pm
Sunday	7pm - 9pm

Telephone

+61352231201

Website

https://www.outpostgeelong.org.au/

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