Counterpoint Community Services

Counterpoint Community Services Counterpoint Community Services (formerly known as The Factory Community Centre INC)

Counterpoint Community Services (formerly known as The Factory Community Centre INC) is a small but effective, local, welfare organisation servicing the community of Redfern, Waterloo & surrounds since 1977. Counterpoint identifies with the local community, providing support, meeting space, advice and advocacy. Counterpoint is a public benevolent institution and registered charity

Counterpoint co

mmunity Services is made up by number of community programs and projects including

• The Factory community Centre in Waterloo
• Counterpoint Multicultural Centre (previously South Sydney Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre)
• Poets Corner Pre-school in Redfern
• Waterloo Recycling workshop Waterloo
• Cycle –Re-cycle Club Waterloo
• Redwater Community Markets Redfern
• Redfern Waterloo Housing Communities Programme (community development support)

Counterpoint Community Services is also home to other third party services at our Factory Base in Waterloo including:-

• JewishCare
• Spanish Community Care Association
• Welcome Amigos Club
• Columbian’s in Australia
• Barnardo’s (Yurungui Learning Centre)
• At Full potential – Psychology Outreach
• New horizons support group
• Redfern Waterloo Gambler Anonymous
• REDWatch
• Groundswell
• Redfern and Waterloo Neighbourhood Advisory Boards & Action groups

And many other partners

02/09/2026
💜 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Wear It Purple Day at the Factory Community Centre! 💜We loved seeing our...
01/09/2026

💜 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Wear It Purple Day at the Factory Community Centre! 💜

We loved seeing our community come together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and support for LGBTQIA+ young people. Thank you for wearing purple and helping us create a welcoming space for all.

Together, we make our community stronger. 🌈💜

Join Us for Wear It Purple Day Morning Tea! 💜Let's come together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and support for LGBT...
25/08/2026

Join Us for Wear It Purple Day Morning Tea! 💜

Let's come together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and support for LGBTQIA+ young people.

Wear your favourite purple outfit and join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and delicious treats.

Everyone is welcome. Let's show that our community is a place where everyone belongs.

👖♻️ Registrations are now OPEN!Counterpoint Community Services is excited to partner with The Clothing Clinic to deliver...
14/08/2026

👖♻️ Registrations are now OPEN!

Counterpoint Community Services is excited to partner with The Clothing Clinic to deliver a series of FREE Women's Denim Upcycling Workshops across Ultimo, Glebe, Pyrmont, Redfern and East Sydney.

Join us to learn creative upcycling skills, connect with other local women, and transform old denim into unique and practical creations. Whether you're new to sewing or already handy with a needle and thread, everyone is welcome!

✅ Free workshops
✅ Learn new skills
✅ Meet new people
✅ Reduce textile waste
✅ Take home something you've created yourself

🎟️ Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/womens-denim-upcycling-workshops

A big thank you to The Clothing Clinic for sharing their expertise and to the City of Sydney for supporting this fantastic community project.

We can't wait to see what you create! 💙

Have a wonderful weekend everyone, and don't forget to tell your friends! 👖✨

We still have some free tickets left!! Our Factory Community Centre will be open until 4:15pm today if you would like se...
13/08/2026

We still have some free tickets left!! Our Factory Community Centre will be open until 4:15pm today if you would like see the Sydney Male Choir!

We have free tickets to see the Sydney Male Choir " The Power of Song" coming up on 15th August from 2pm-4:30pm at Sydney Town Hall for more details contact [email protected]

Looking after your oral health starts with a smile! 😁Pop down to the Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre on Monday 17 August f...
10/08/2026

Looking after your oral health starts with a smile! 😁

Pop down to the Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre on Monday 17 August from 10am for an informative Oral Health Talk and find out how to register for a FREE dental health check-up.

Eligibility criteria apply.

On Friday, our team partnered with Bridge Housing and other support services at the Cowper Street Glebe Pop-up, giving u...
09/08/2026

On Friday, our team partnered with Bridge Housing and other support services at the Cowper Street Glebe Pop-up, giving us the opportunity to meet local residents, share information about our services, and build excitement ahead of the opening of our new centre.

Join us for a tenants only workshop series at our Factory Community Centre, Soup & Stories, Session 1 will cover Apartme...
06/08/2026

Join us for a tenants only workshop series at our Factory Community Centre, Soup & Stories, Session 1 will cover Apartment Living and Session 2 Neighbourhood Life, share your ideas to help shape the new homes and neighbourhood spaces. Lunch Provided.

Join the Waterloo Renewal Project for Cuppa & Conversations, share your ideas and help shape the new homes and neighbour...
05/08/2026

Join the Waterloo Renewal Project for Cuppa & Conversations, share your ideas and help shape the new homes and neighbourhood spaces.

Address

67 Raglan Street
Waterloo, NSW
2017

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Thursday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61296989569

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