Summer Hill Little BIG House

Summer Hill Little BIG House Welcome to The Summer Hill Little BIG House. We want to foster any community idea that helps us achieve our vision.

A spacethat supports community initiatives to lead happier, healthier, kinder lives.

- get to know your neighbours
- run a community event for free
- hire the venue for private events The Little BIG House is a hub designed to inspire and empower communities by promoting the five ways to wellbeing; connect, take notice, be active, keep learning and help others. When you propose something, we'll do

what we can to help make it possible. Get in touch now to propose your BIG idea for the Little BIG House. For more information on the Little BIG Foundation and their work visit - https://littlebigfoundation.org/

Friendship doesn't check ID.At Little BIG, we've seen it again and again; the surprise pairings community spaces create....
26/08/2026

Friendship doesn't check ID.

At Little BIG, we've seen it again and again; the surprise pairings community spaces create. An 8-year-old and an 80-year-old, swapping stories over a cup of tea. Neighbours who'd never have crossed paths, now waving hello every morning.

And sometimes, the friendship starts on four legs before it ever reaches two.

A chance meeting between two dogs on a footpath, leads tangled, tails wagging, and suddenly their humans are chatting too. One introduction leads to another, and before long, an intergenerational friendship has quietly taken root.

That's the thing about community, you don't get to choose who shows up. You just have to create the space for it to happen.

Final call! ⏰ Applications to host an event at Little BIG House close this Wednesday, 26 August.If you've been sitting o...
24/08/2026

Final call! ⏰ Applications to host an event at Little BIG House close this Wednesday, 26 August.

If you've been sitting on an idea, now's the time to send it in.

New to hosting? No experience needed, just an idea, and a willingness to help build connection in your community.

Submit before applications close: https://littlebigfoundation.org/get-involved/

NEXT WEEK: Friday Night Food Festival with be a multicultural neighbourhood picnic for all!⁠Come hungry and bring your f...
22/08/2026

NEXT WEEK: Friday Night Food Festival with be a multicultural neighbourhood picnic for all!

Come hungry and bring your friends, family, and neighbours for a night of delicious eats, live music, and community vibes right here in the Inner West. ⁠

📍 Where: Flour Mill of Summer Hill⁠
⏰ When: Friday, August 28 | 4–9 PM⁠

Great food. Local community. Don’t miss it!⁠
Parking will be limited - walk, train or bike here in
stead.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞Going through a breakup, back on the dating scene, or just feeling a b...
22/08/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞

Going through a breakup, back on the dating scene, or just feeling a bit disconnected lately? Come have a chat.

We're getting together for a free evening at Little BIG House: small groups, a table, some conversation prompt cards, and no pressure. No awkward icebreakers, no "singles night" vibe. Just a decent chat with people who get it.

Facilitated by Sylvia Suwan, relationship counsellor and host of the Breakup to Blessing podcast.

📅 Last Monday of each month
🕖 7:30–8:30pm
📍 Little BIG House, 16 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill
💛 Free, all welcome, just turn up

MAKE ROOM.Some people connect others confidently, organising the catch-up, sending the invite, making sure no one's left...
20/08/2026

MAKE ROOM.

Some people connect others confidently, organising the catch-up, sending the invite, making sure no one's left out. It's a simple role, but a powerful one.

Ending Loneliness Together's State of the Nation 2026 report found that regularly encouraging others to join a community or group event lowers your own risk of loneliness and social isolation by 77%. Being the connector doesn't just help others feel included, it protects you too.

So, what's your natural connector style? Check out this short, reflective quiz to help you find out. No right or wrong answers, just different ways people bring others in.

👉 Discover your connector style: https://lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au/connector-quiz/

Meet Jonathan, host of Utopia Rising at Little BIG House. Ten years ago, Jonathan threw a birthday party so good his fri...
19/08/2026

Meet Jonathan, host of Utopia Rising at Little BIG House.

Ten years ago, Jonathan threw a birthday party so good his friends refused to wait another year for the next one. That question — how do you keep the good stuff going between celebrations? — eventually became Utopia Rising, his monthly gathering exploring themes like connection, courage and social health.

He found Little BIG House almost by accident, drawn in by a Facebook ad for a board games night. He stayed for the warmth of the space and the people — and has been running his events here on the second Saturday of every month ever since.

Curious what a Utopia Rising night actually looks like? Mingling, icebreakers, a shared meal, and a takeaway to carry the theme home with you.

Read Jonathan's full story — https://littlebigfoundation.org/meet-jonathan-from-utopia-rising-where-most-fun-meets-most-growth/

There's a piece in Little BIG House that stops people mid-conversation every time.Our floral sculpture, created by artis...
17/08/2026

There's a piece in Little BIG House that stops people mid-conversation every time.

Our floral sculpture, created by artist Tracey Deep, has become one of the most talked-about features of our space. Visitors and volunteers alike can't help but comment on the colour, the detail, the sheer life it brings to the room.

It's a small reminder that beauty and creativity have a place in community spaces too. A room feels different when there's something in it that makes people pause, smile, and start talking to whoever's standing next to them.

Thank you, Tracey Deep, for bringing such colour and warmth into our home.

If you've been curious about our Little BIG House in Summer Hill, our upcoming 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 is the perfect opportunity to ...
13/08/2026

If you've been curious about our Little BIG House in Summer Hill, our upcoming 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 is the perfect opportunity to step inside. Join us next 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟔 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭, and discover what makes this community space so special.⁣

Drop in between 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 for a relaxed chat with our friendly volunteers, learn about the wide range of community led activities on offer and explore how you can get involved. Whether you're interested in joining an event, have an idea you'd like to bring to life, or simply want to take a look around, we'd love to welcome you.⁣

While you're here, be sure to pick up one of our complimentary tote bags, then wander over to the Flour Mill Markets to browse the fabulous stalls and local treats on offer.⁣

We can't wait to meet you!

13/08/2026

🎬 Kids Movie Club: A Cozy Wind-Down for Little Ones & Grown-Ups

Join us for a gentle afternoon of connection and calm; a free, family-friendly event designed for little ones and their grown-ups. Bring a pillow, a snack, or a soft toy, and settle in for a relaxed indoor picnic together in a warm, welcoming space.

Ideal for children aged 4–10, though all ages are welcome with supervision. This is not a drop-off program — parents or carers must stay with their children throughout the session.

Free - but spaces are limited, so RSVP to secure your spot!
https://events.humanitix.com/kids-club-8p3uqp9y

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16 Flour Mill Way
Summer Hill, NSW
2130

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