summer hill

safe space

a free community-led, non-clinical drop-in space in the inner west of Sydney, at the Little Big House

open Fridays 6 - 9pm

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open Fridays 6 - 9pm *

feeling low, lonely, overwhelmed, stressed, or suicidal?

you don’t even need a reason - if you feel like you need a safe space, we are here

a gentle place

to arrive

to be

to land

We’ll be at the Little Big House every Friday evening.

Rain, hail, shine, or public holiday – we will be here.

What to expect in the space

Come as you are, move as you wish

Be heard with compassion

Know that your information is treated with care

When you arrive, you’re welcome to engage however feels right for you. You might choose to chat, join an activity, sit quietly with a tea, or have a one-on-one conversation with one of our trained volunteers — all of whom have their own lived experience with suicide.

There is no pressure to participate in any particular way. You are welcome to simply exist in the space, stay for as long as you need, and leave whenever you want.

If you do choose to share, we are here to listen with care — without judgment, interruption, or agenda.

Anything shared within the space is treated confidentially and with respect. You are free to speak openly, vaguely, or not at all.

Hear from others

“…I feel much lighter than when I first came in.”

“I’m really relieved that you know what it’s like to go through something like this.”

—Guests, 2026

questions?

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questions? *

  • If you feel like you’d like to visit the space, that’s enough of a reason to drop by.

  • That’s okay too. You do not need to arrive with the “right words” or know how to explain what you’re feeling. You don’t need to know what you need. This is a safe space for uncertainty :)

  • Yes, everyone is welcome.

    If you are feeling unsure about coming, you are welcome to bring a parent, carer, guardian, peer worker, or friend to accompany you.

  • Not at all, you are welcome to be as you wish. You can sit quietly the entire time, you can read a book or draw, you can walk around and observe. You are welcome to do anything that makes you feel comfortable.

    We would love for you to be there, even if you have nothing to say.

  • No, there is no diagnosis, treatment, or clinical intervention. While some of our volunteers may be clinically trained, we operate entirely non-clinically and peer-based.

  • We understand that privacy and confidentiality are deeply important — especially for people who have previously had their trust broken, their information shared without consent, or difficult experiences with systems and services. We know these experiences well.

    Anything you choose to share within the space is treated with care, respect, and confidentiality. You are never expected to disclose more than you want to, and you are welcome to speak openly, vaguely, or not at all.

    Our intention is to create a space where people can feel safe to exist honestly, without fear of being exposed, judged, or spoken about outside the space.

    The only rare exception is if someone is in immediate danger and unable to stay safe. This is not something we assume based on distress, suicidal thoughts, or how someone is feeling — we understand these experiences can be part of being human and do not automatically lead to escalation.

    In those very rare situations, our approach is always care first. We aim to respond with openness and collaboration, and avoid external intervention wherever possible. Our intention is always to protect your dignity, autonomy, and sense of safety.

  • We understand that many people have had difficult, frightening, or disempowering experiences with emergency or crisis services, and that fear can make it harder to reach out for support. Many of our volunteers share this experience.

    So our approach is always care-first. We aim to support, listen, de-escalate, and stay with people in a grounded and human way wherever possible, rather than immediately escalating situations externally.

    Unlike many services, calling 000 is an absolute last resort — only used in situations where there is no other safe option, or if you would like us to. Wherever possible, we aim to communicate openly, move collaboratively, and protect your dignity, agency, and sense of safety.

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Fridays

6-9pm

@ Little Big House

16 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill, Sydney

We acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this space stands.

We honour Elders past and present, and recognise that this land has long been held in relationship, reverence, and care. May we enter this space with respect for Country and gratitude for those who have tended it across generations.

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