Friday, 14 March 2014

Eureka Skydeck and Eve's Makeover - March 14, 2014

On Friday March 14, ten and a half volunteers from The Couch went on a tour of the Eureka Skydeck.

This photo was taken on a hazy day from St Kilda Beach.
The reflection from the setting sun was remarkably clear, but possibly
not so surprising when you know the glass on the top 10 floors is 24 carat gold plated!

Thursday, 6 March 2014

Video Launch: No Worries, Have a Drink - March 6, 2014

On Thursday March 6, The Couch was the venue for the world premiere of "No Worries, Have A Drink". A short film directed by Catherine Simmonds, and filmed and edited by Wilari Tedjosiswoyo. The video was brought to you by AFIS in partnership with Multicultural Centre for Women's Health (MCWH) and Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre,


From the AFIS Website: "Come one, come all, come and see what was created from interviews and acting done by many international students, expressing their views of drinking in Australia"

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Carnifest - February 27, 2014

On Thursday February 27, AFIS, in partnership with The Couch, held Carnifest - The Unique Melbournian Carnival Party.

Saturday, 8 February 2014

Volunteer Dinner - February 8, 2014

When The Couch reopened on February 2, it was quickly decided there was a need to have a thank you dinner for the volunteers who had helped running The Couch last year. We wanted to hold the dinner as soon as possible and quickly settled on having the dinner the very next Saturday.



Thursday, 24 October 2013

Salsa Lessons At The Couch - Sept to Nov, 2013

From September 2013, The Couch was offering free Salsa classes every Thursday Night.
Only at The Couch could you see a Geisha participating in a Salsa lesson

Saturday, 3 August 2013

Lord Mayor's Student Welcome - August 3, 2013

Every time there is a Lord Mayor's Student Welcome, The Couch is there to make sure new students to Melbourne are aware of its services.

Monday, 28 January 2013

Summer Barbecues - January 28, 2013


The Couch usually shuts down for a summer break, from December to February, but this doesn't always mean The Couch gatherings stop. One particular activity that often brings people together is the good old fashioned summer barbecue.