The AFC Asian Cup - January 2015

On January 31st, the national Australian soccer team, the Socceroos, won the Asian Cup 2015 in a nail-biting finish against South Korea. Prior to the final in Sydney, games were played all around Australia, and students and volunteers from The Couch were in attendance at lots of the Melbourne games. Helena wrote up our collective experiences as follows.

Thando 'W.Y.B.M' Single Launch - January 23, 2015

When The Couch reopened on January 8th, Gary from the City of Melbourne came in with some tickets for Thando’s single Launch. We'd previously seen Thando at The Couch last year, when she came in to perform for us all at The Hammy.

End of Year Party - December 17, 2014

On Wednesday 17 December 2014, The Couch celebrated its End of The Year Party to mark the end of another enjoyable and fun-filled year! Many new and old Couchers from all parts of the world and cultures came to make the event both a successful and a loud one!

Hope's Craft Class - December 10, 2014

On Wednesday, 10th December, Hope held a special crafts class at The Couch. Jane Pang wrote about her experience.

Six interesting things about making a quiz show for community TV - October 16, 2014

On October 16, Hope and Robin represented The Couch on a pilot show for community TV, MQ by Chai Junction. Filmed at the RMIT Studios, it was a fascinating experience for both those who participated, and those who watched. We also learnt lots of cool stuff, like…

Hope for Homeless Youth: A concert with James Morrison - September 26, 2014

Each year, The Salvation Army has contact with approximately 64,000 at risk and homeless young people in the City of Melbourne. Funds are required to finance the vital support these disadvantaged youths’ needs so, on Friday 26th September, a fund raising concert was held at The Salvation Army City Temple. James Morrison, together with the Salvation Army Youth Band, provided a night of great entertainment and music.

The Couch 5 year Overnight Party - August 15, 2014

Last week was a big milestone for The Couch. Over 5 days we celebrated the 5 year anniversary of The Couch. It kicked off with a tea party on Monday and, as everyone knows, concluded on Friday night with our overnight party (with lots of fun and craziness). The suggested dress code was a onesie and, for those who are not so fond of formality like myself, that was awesome!

It was such a popular night, people parked anywhere they could!