The Buttery

The Buttery Not-for-profit enriching lives since 1973. Support for people facing challenges with mental health, Alcohol & other Drug misuse.

The Buttery relies on community support and donations and is most grateful for the support it receives.

Our Executive Director of Programs Frances Pidcock and Regional Manager of North Coast Anna Mavay recently presented on ...
24/11/2025

Our Executive Director of Programs Frances Pidcock and Regional Manager of North Coast Anna Mavay recently presented on the Safe Haven North Coast model of care, funded by and NSW Health.

We shared our Safe Haven North Coast evaluation findings, highlighting SHNC’s community-based approach, and explained why this model is critical during climate challenges in flood-prone areas, providing safe, accessible support when traditional services may be disrupted.

Since opening in response to the 2022 floods, SHNC has supported nearly 19,000 people and delivered more than 18,500 hours of counselling.

We are exited to announce that funding has been extended until June 2026, thanks to funding from and ⁠⁠Since opening i...
20/11/2025

We are exited to announce that funding has been extended until June 2026, thanks to funding from and ⁠
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Since opening in response to the 2022 floods, SHNC has supported nearly 19,000 people and delivered more than 18,500 hours of counselling.⁠
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We’re proud to keep helping the Northern Rivers community! This extension means the community can continue to access free, drop-in mental health support in a safe, welcoming, and non-clinical environment.⁠
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🔹Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM⁠
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🔹Locations: Lismore, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah⁠
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Please check our Safe Haven North Coast page for the most up-to-date opening and closing hours, as these can occasionally change.⁠
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🔹If you’d like to confirm hours before visiting, please call:⁠
Mullumbimby: 0490 903 145⁠
Murwillumbah: 0490 908 833⁠
Lismore: 0490 901 021

Thank You !We are deeply grateful to the Country Women’s Association Murwillumbah for their generous donation of $500 t...
20/11/2025

Thank You !

We are deeply grateful to the Country Women’s Association Murwillumbah for their generous donation of $500 to The Buttery, supporting the local Safe Haven.

Pictured alongside The Buttery's Julie Toussaint (Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships) is the CWA's Sandra Hawken (Secretary), Kathie Dwyer & Marisa Zambelli.

Our Lismore Safe Haven team recently took part in Wellbeing Day 2025. The free community event saw a group of stallholde...
07/11/2025

Our Lismore Safe Haven team recently took part in Wellbeing Day 2025. The free community event saw a group of stallholders and contributors take to The Quadrangle as a part of National Mental Health Month. Focusing around the theme of ‘Taking steps on your wellbeing journey’, the event hosted talks, art, yoga, music, and more.

A special thanks to Andrew and Renae who represented Safe Haven for the occasion. 💙

Farewell to Woodburn Safe Haven North Coast!On October 17, the Woodburn community came together to celebrate the final d...
06/11/2025

Farewell to Woodburn Safe Haven North Coast!

On October 17, the Woodburn community came together to celebrate the final day of Woodburn Safe Haven, a gathering filled with gratitude and reflection. The space was a welcoming refuge, a place of compassion, understanding, and hope for those facing life’s challenges.

Our deepest thanks to the incredible staff, participants, and wider community for making Woodburn Safe Haven such a warm and vital part of the town. Though its doors have closed, its legacy of kindness, connection, and care will live on in the hearts of all who were part of it.

Our Safe Havens are free outposts supporting mental health and wellbeing of local communities across Northern NSW. Drop-...
05/11/2025

Our Safe Havens are free outposts supporting mental health and wellbeing of local communities across Northern NSW. Drop-in to our centres in Lismore, Mullumbimby and Murwillumbah from 9AM-3PM Monday-Friday. 🏡

Head to link in bio to see our full range of programs.

How can you support The Buttery?⁠⁠As a charity, we rely on the financial support of our philanthropic donors, government...
02/11/2025

How can you support The Buttery?⁠
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As a charity, we rely on the financial support of our philanthropic donors, government organisations, and corporate partners. Aside from making a donation, this can include:⁠
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🔹Philanthropy and Major Gifts⁠
🔹Partnering with us⁠
🔹Becoming a Regular Giver⁠
🔹Fundraising for The Buttery⁠
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Follow the 'Support Us' link in bio to learn more.

Have you been to one of our Safe Havens?These free, drop-in hubs support the mental health and wellbeing of our local co...
26/10/2025

Have you been to one of our Safe Havens?

These free, drop-in hubs support the mental health and wellbeing of our local communities. offering counselling support, connection, and referral. There are clinical and non-clinical staff available on site at our outposts in Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby, and Lismore.

Drop-ins are encouraged, no appointment is necessary.

is leading the charge with a new program taking place in collaboration with The Buttery. ⁠Recovery and Beyond is a 6-we...
22/10/2025

is leading the charge with a new program taking place in collaboration with The Buttery. ⁠
Recovery and Beyond is a 6-week self-reflection journal program crafted by Shannon that will be hosted from November 4 to December 16, 2025.⁠
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The 6-week, self-paced video journaling journey is designed to support individuals in their recovery. Built on the foundations of personal experience, this program helps participants reflect, grow, and stay accountable.

Did you catch The Buttery at Neami Cup last week? The community round robin soccer day is hosted at Port Macquarie's Fin...
13/10/2025

Did you catch The Buttery at Neami Cup last week? The community round robin soccer day is hosted at Port Macquarie's Findlay Park annually. It's an event that brings community services, consumers, and the public together in support of October's mental health month, raising awareness with a day of soccer, lunch, information stalls, and kid’s activities.

Today is World Mental Health Day. It offers a chance to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilise efforts to ...
09/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. It offers a chance to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilise efforts to provide bigger and better support for people globally This year, the theme is Connect with your Community. Community can take any shape, from friends, loved ones, work peers, volunteers, team mates, you name it - it’s those people who make you feel safe, seen, and heard. This year encourages us all to reach out and reconnect to those we consider our community, opening conversations around mental health, reducing stigma, and offering support. ⁠
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You can learn more about this important initiative via www.mentalhealthaustralia.org.au.

06/10/2025

Everybody’s journey looks different, but The Buttery is with you every step of the way.

All Buttery programs are evidence-based and represent best-practice. There’s a range available, from at-home withdrawal management, to community centres with drop-in counselling services. You can see our full list of services via www.buttery.org.au

Or you’re welcome to contact us direct via 02 6687 1111 and intake@buttery.org.au.

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346 Lismore Road
Binna Burra, NSW
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