Wayside Chapel

30/08/2026

Fiona grew up in the Northeast of England and moved to Australia in 2006. A single mum of a 12-year-old boy and a 7-year-old labrador, Fiona has been working in the non-profit sector since she moved to Australia. We sat down with Fiona to hear about her incredible decision to leave a legacy of love for our community through a gift in her Will.

"Some years ago, at a conference I was attending, I saw a session about the Wayside Donate a Plate campaign. I thought it was great and what I was really intrigued by was the Inner Circle newsletter which I signed up for that day and have looked forward to receiving ever since!

I love Wayside’s non-judgemental, pragmatic and loving approach. I think Wayside represents the essence of Christianity – an acceptance of humanity in all its forms and the acknowledgement that we all want and need love and care, without the expectation of conversion.

My decision to start donating financially was driven by the Inner Circle – the stories it conveys are so compassionate, compelling and often funny! It made me feel connected to Wayside and I wanted to support their work.

Creating a Will had been on my to-do list ever since I became a parent, and it really was the monkey on my back – I procrastinated for years. I was SO relieved when I finally got it done!

I want my son to know I cared about our planet and its people. And I’d like to think that after I’m gone, a little piece of me will help someone, somewhere.

If I can help continue Wayside’s brilliant work in some small way, then that makes me very happy."

If you’d like to hear more from Fiona or find out more about leaving a legacy of love, clink the link below. ❤️
https://www.waysidechapel.org.au/gift-in-will/

26/08/2026

Wishing and every runner the very best for the Sydney Marathon this weekend!

A huge thank you to everyone supporting our runners from near and far. If you spot a Wayside "I Am Running For Love" singlet on the course, give them a cheer! ❤️

25/08/2026

New to Wayside?
 
Jon takes a moment to unpack what Wayside Chapel is all about and why we’re passionate about serving our community.
 
Since 1964, we’ve been creating a community with no “us and them”, providing love, care and support to people experiencing homelessness, social isolation and disadvantage.

We’re glad you’re here. ❤️

23/08/2026

Over the past six weeks, some of our Bondi visitors have come together to learn new cooking skills and build confidence in the kitchen. NEST (Nutrition Education Skills Training) is 's nutrition and healthy eating program that supports participants to cook simple, affordable and nutritious meals.

To mark the completion of the program, the group enjoyed a celebratory lunch at the

A heartfelt thank you to Jordi and the OzHarvest team for sharing their knowledge, encouragement and passion throughout the program and for creating such a fun experience for everyone involved.

Join us in sharing a huge congratulations to everyone who completed the program.

21/08/2026

Three months to go!

Join Wayside Chapel for Three Peaks NSW and trek through the Snowy Mountains while raising vital funds for people experiencing homelessness and crisis.

Together with Wayside Chapel's Pastor and CEO Jon Owen you'll summit Mt Kosciuszko, Mt Carruthers & Etheridge Ridge, while tackling 22km of breathtaking alpine trails.

And for a limited time, you can register for just $1. Places are limited! If it's been sitting on your "maybe" list, it's time to make it a yes.

Register via the link below.
https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/waysidechapel-threepeaksnsw-2026/

14/08/2026

For more than three years, Pip Sawyer has been a generous supporter of Wayside. For her latest batch of homemade marmalade, she used oranges from our very own Valencia orange tree.

This marmalade is the result of a wonderful community effort. Our volunteer gardeners, led by Jan, have poured countless hours of care into nurturing and maintaining the garden. Pip collected the fruit, transformed it into beautiful marmalade and now it's making its way back to be enjoyed by the community.

We can confirm it's sweet, delicious and made with a whole lot of love.

Thank you, Pip, Jan and all our wonderful volunteers for helping make moments like this possible. ❤️

13/08/2026

Need a hand completing the Census?

The Census Engagement Team will be at Mob Space today from 9:30am to 11:30am to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members with completing their Census and answering any questions.

📍 Mob Space - Wayside Chapel Kings Cross
⏰ Today 9:30am - 11:30am

Send a message to learn more

11/08/2026

Winter may be chilly, but the warmth at Wayside is stronger than ever!

Over the past winter quarter, people turned to Wayside for support, connection, and a place to feel safe and welcome. Thanks to our incredible supporters and donors, we were able to provide hot meals, warm showers, friendly conversations and a whole lot of care.

Here's a snapshot of the impact we made together this April - June quarter. Thank you for making it possible ❤️