After hearing of that Uniting (Previously Kildonan and Uniting Care) intend to close Peppertree Place by September 2018. We call on Uniting to reverse this decision and work with work with the Save Peppertree Place group to find a new organisation to take over the lease and continue the work of Peppertree Place.
Why is this important?
Community members of Coburg and surrounds, value the amazing oasis for our community that has been built up within Peppertree place.
The organisation is largely volunteer run and the programs have become an important part of people's lives. With many volunteers building both a support network and new skills that have lead to them finding new employment opportunities after extended periods on un employment.
Some of the program at risk if Peppertree place is closed include.
o A volunteer run nursery and café, which have a built a significant community of people around them.
o The gardens which are used by the neighboring schools, childcare centers, health practitioners and local playgroups,
o The surrounding gardens have provided a wonderful peaceful sanctuary for local residents especially those in high-density housing neighboring the Peppertree place.
o The Annual fiesta has been a triumph of volunteers and brought together many local organisations and built a community around the program run on site.
So please sign our petition to save Peppertree Place!
