About Catalyst Social Centre
In April 2022, a small collective signed the lease for 144 & 146 Sydney Road, Coburg with the intention of establishing a radical community space. A series of public meetings occurred throughout May, June and July 2022 in which folks decided upon the governance structure, layout of the space and decision-making processes. The space was named Catalyst Social Centre.
The Federation
In early August 2022, a Federation of collectives was formed as the governance structure for the space. Some of the collectives perform specific functions within the centre, for example upkeep of a particular space. Other collectives organise meetings and events in the centre. Some of the collectives are open to new members, and others are closed.
However, collective membership to the federation is open. Requests to join the Federation can be submitted to other member collectives of the Federation or contact bookcatalyst@proton.me.
Accessibility Information
The Cafe (Front of 146 Sydney Rd Coburg)
Entry via the front door of the 146 building is wheelchair accessible.
There is a small step from the front door to the footpath. There is a mobile ramp available that is stored behind the front table. Toilet is wheelchair accessible with handrails.
Events Area (Rear of 146 Sydney Road Coburg)
Entry via the front door and rear backyard of the 146 building is wheelchair accessible.
Access to the Events Area through the front door is only possible via an 6 metre ramp. Access to the Events Area via the rear back yard is concrete and flat. The rear backyard entry is via The Grove (street). The closest wheelchair accessible toilet with handrails is available in the Cafe space.
144 Front Room (Front Room of 144 Sydney Road Coburg)
Entry via the front door of the 144 building is wheelchair accessible.
The closest toilet is located in the 144 building. Toilet is wheelchair accessible with handrails.
144 Middle Room (Middle Room of 144 Sydney Road Coburg)
Entry via the front door of the 144 building is wheelchair accessible.
The closest toilet is located in the 144 building. Toilet is wheelchair accessible with handrails.
Garden Space (Rear of 144 Sydney Road Coburg)
The path is crushed gravel. The closest wheelchair accessible toilet is available in the Cafe space.