Celebrating 30 years August 2023
The friendly volunteer staff provide a safe and happy place for people to visit and enjoy companionship.
Morning tea and a biscuit are available from 10am.
Lunch is served from 12 noon to 1pm for a $3 donation. Menus include hearty soup, stews, toasted sandwiches, pies and a variety of other options. See our daily menu on display in the community centre.
St Mary’s Fresh Produce offers a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables for a $2 donation each Friday between 10am and 1pm. For an extra $1 bread and milk are available.
Limited emergency assistance is available on application, for those experiencing hard times.
Hours of operation are Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 1.30pm.
Meet the Coordinator Mark Flippance
Courses available
Art Group – Thursday morning 9.30 -11.30am. A group for beginners and advanced in watercolour and acrylic. Cost $3 per session.
New members are warmly welcomed.
Other group and activities have been held as and when required.
History
Originally opened in 1993 by the Mayor of Mitcham, Lyndon Parnell, as a direct 
result of a parish consultation. A competition was run to find a name for the centre and the name chosen relates to both the picket fence in front of the church and the association of friendly neighbours chatting over the fence.
Two shops adjacent to the church on South Road were rented and the centre was manned by volunteers from the church under the direction of Co-ordinator Ian Lamb.
From its small beginnings, the Picket Fence quickly outgrew the space available, 
and in 1995 it was relocated to its present position in the grounds of the parish.
Services provided have always included tea, coffee and lunches, a friendly place to chat and meet people and Emergency Relief Assistance.
All this has been due to the support of many generous volunteers.
St Mary’s Picket Fence has always offered companionship, a safe an friendly environment, and activities such as 8 ball, card games, craft, board games and more.
Phone: 08 83742522