Project background

The City of Canada Bay has been proudly involved with the Touched by Olivia Foundation since its launch in 2007 and our community was the first in Australia to have an all-abilities and inclusive play space at Livvi’s Place in Timbrell Park, Five Dock.

Council is now supporting the next step of their mission to create a more liveable, connected, and ultimately inclusive community with The Living Room: a community space in Timbrell Park where everyone is welcome.

For more information please refer to the FAQ section on this page.


Project Status

Council is pleased to announce that the Development Application for the The LIVVIng Room was approved by the Local Planning Panel on 4 September 2023.

The Touched by Olivia Foundation is currently leading a fundraising campaign to gather the capital for the upcoming stages of the project. For more information, please visit https://www.touchedbyolivia.com.au/

Detailed plan SC TO UPDATE

Background information

The vision is to expand the social enterprise, Livvi’s Café, to support more people living with a disability or experiencing employment challenges to undergo paid internships and build practical skills in the service industry. The Living Room will also comprise a multi-functional venue that the community can visit, hire, and enjoy year-round. Livvi’s Café’s current footprint is 30 square metres, and the footprint will grow to a larger size, dependent on the proposed uses we will explore during the design period.

We are funding the design development for this project so that we can engage our community and help to bring the best outcomes for the project and the park. Following the development and approval of a detailed design, Touched by Olivia will then lead a fundraising campaign to support the capital cost of the project.

Input from local residents, park users, community service operators, and the wider community is important and will help create a place that reflects the community’s vision and aspirations.

Location

The Living Room Location

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