Programs

at Milligan

Support looks different for everyone.

And that’s exactly how it should be.

At Milligan, our programs are designed to meet people where they’re at.

Whether it’s accessing practical support, building confidence or simply finding a place to belong, there’s something here for everyone.

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Getting Started

You’re in the right place.
Most of our programs are free and open to everyone. Some supports are available through referral or in partnership with other services.

If you’re not sure where to start, you’re always welcome to get in touch or drop in for a chat.

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Everyone is welcome.

Come as you are.
This is a place where everyone belongs. Our programs are free, open and here for everyone. Take what you need and connect in a way that feels right for you.

Really Really Free Market

Held on the third Saturday of each month, this community market is where everything is really, really free.

Bring along items you’d like to share, from clothes, books and toys to fruit, muffins or seedlings. If you don’t have anything to bring, that’s fine. Just come along and take what you need. Enjoy a cuppa, connect with others and spend time in a relaxed, welcoming space.

This simple idea helps reduce waste, ease financial pressure and make everyday essentials more accessible.

Please take home anything you bring that doesn’t find a new home, as we’re unable to store items onsite.

Created by community, for community. Everyone is welcome.

Dinner @ Milligan

A free community dinner held on the last Thursday of each month, where everyone’s welcome at the table.

Share a meal, connect with others and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space. Whether you come along on your own, with family or friends, there’s always a seat for you.

Each month, Dinner @ Milligan is hosted by a different local group or organisation, bringing people together to share food, stories and a sense of community.

This simple act of sharing a meal helps reduce social isolation, strengthen connection and provide access to a free, nutritious dinner when it’s needed.

No bookings are required and there’s no cost. Just come as you are.

Nixi

A free, welcoming space for young mums to connect, share experiences and access support.

Build your village, grow your confidence and spend time with others who understand early parenting. Nixi creates opportunities to reduce social isolation, learn new skills and connect with support when it’s needed.

Sessions run during school term and include shared activities, gentle support and access to information in a relaxed, inclusive environment.

Everyone is welcome.

Cuppa & Connection

A free, welcoming drop-in space where you can slow down, connect and take a moment for yourself.

Join us for a cuppa, a toastie and a friendly chat in a relaxed, inclusive environment. Whether you’re looking for connection, a bit of support or simply a warm place to sit for a while, you’re always welcome.

Hosted in partnership with Anglicare, this space offers gentle, everyday support and an opportunity to connect with others and with services when it’s needed.

There’s no need to book, just drop in and stay as long as you like.

Everything is free and everyone is welcome, so drop in and stay a while!

Nixi Social Enterprise

Growing skills, confidence and opportunity together.

Building on Nixi, we’re working alongside mums to co-create a small social enterprise shaped by their strengths, ideas and goals.

Through hands-on learning and shared experiences, mums are developing skills in creating, marketing and selling products, while building confidence and connection.

This next step is about more than products. It’s about creating pathways to income, independence and a future shaped by community.

Food & Everyday Essentials

Access to food, clothing and everyday items when they’re needed most.

Through partnerships with Foodbank, SecondBite and Thread Together, we help connect people with low-cost groceries, free fresh produce and essential clothing.

From Foodbank referrals and weekly onsite food access to rescued produce distribution, clothing support and connections to emergency relief services, we work alongside our community to make sure essential items are accessible, without waste or judgement.

It’s one part of how we support access to food across our community, with everything provided in a way that supports dignity, choice and connection.

Women's Sewing Group

A free, welcoming space for women to connect, create and share skills.

Whether you’re brand new or have been sewing for years, it’s a relaxed place to work on your own projects, learn from others and build friendships along the way. Bring something you’re working on or start something new - there’s always a cuppa and good company.

Together, we create, share and sometimes make items that support others in the community.

Everyone is welcome.

Mondays @ Milligan

Start the week with lunch, a cuppa and whatever comes next!

Mondays @ Milligan are relaxed drop-in sessions where you can enjoy lunch, a cuppa and good company. It's a free space to slow down, connect and take things at your own pace. Settle in with puzzles and games, spend time in the garden or simply sit and chat. You’re welcome to bring along whatever you’re working on too.

There’s no need to book and no set agenda - just a welcoming space to connect, unwind and feel part of community. Check our website for session details.

Come for the lunch, stay for the conversation.

homegrown

homegrown is a different kind of community garden. It's free and it's a space where people can grow, share and access fresh food together.

Drop in during Milligan’s regular hours to spend time in the garden, lend a hand or harvest what you need. From fresh veggies and herbs to a chat with the chickens, it’s a relaxed, welcoming space to connect, learn and share.

homegrown helps make fresh produce more accessible, while building skills and creating opportunities to contribute in a way that feels right for you.

Everything is free and everyone is welcome.

Dig Deeper

Milligan + Return-It

Through our partnership with Return-It and Containers for Change, your recycled containers help fund real support for our community.

When you return eligible containers to the Return-It depot, Milligan receives a share of the proceeds as a community partner. These funds are reinvested into our programs like homegrown and Dinner @ Milligan, which improve access to food, connection and everyday support.

You can also choose to donate your refund to Milligan, helping us to continue providing free, inclusive programs.

Use Scheme ID C10793840 or drop your containers at Milligan.

Every contribution supports our community.

on Wardandi Country,
35 Milligan Street,
Bunbury WA 6230

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Call or Text

0481 207 789

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Email

hello@milligan.org.au

We acknowledge the Wardandi people of the Noongar boodja as the traditional custodians of this land and pay respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and respect the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and the contribution they make to the life of this region.