Penrith, NSW adapts The Village Cafe program for community relief during COVID-19

Penrith, NSW The Village Cafe COVID-19 Community Relief

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The Village Cafe is a monthly event in three suburbs that connects residents over coffee. This pop-up program allows participants to speak with council partners like Community Junction and LikeMind. Penrith converted the rotating cafes into outlets for relief during the pandemic with free flu shots and food aid. Council teams and partner organizations also evaluated local needs through conversations with cafe patrons.

Health & Human Services Outbreak / COVID Community Services

Penrith, NSW

City in New South Wales

Australia

Links

The Village Cafe - Penrith City Council

Penrith City Council

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Council receives awards for innovative ideas - Penrith City Council

Penrith City Council

Project Succeeded

Penrith was Highly Commended in the Community Partnerships category for the program at the 2021 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.