Songlines Bush Cafe

22/08/2026

A little update from me ❤️

As of today, the café has closed its doors.

It’s been an enormous chapter, full of learning, laughter, challenges, beautiful people, too much coffee and so many unexpected moments of community that I’ll carry with me.

I gave this little place everything I had, and I’m incredibly proud of what it became. But the time has come for me to listen to myself, take care of my health and make space for whatever comes next.

To every single one of you who walked through the doors, stopped for a coffee, shared a story, supported us, laughed with us or simply became part of the fabric of the place- thank you.

I’m genuinely so grateful. ❤️

This isn’t a sad ending. It feels like the completion of a very big chapter and the beginning of something new.

I’d never done anything like this and am hoping that what I have contributed has set the stage for an even more magnificent iteration of that magical place and space.

To the staff at Yarrawarra- thank you for having me.

With lots of love,
Jess xx

13/08/2026

Somehow, somewhere between the prep lists, soy milk and juggling the cafe chaos… this little crew became family. 🧡

Songlines isn’t just the flat whites and biccies, it’s the people who turn up, muck in, dream big, laugh loudly, look after each other and make the whole place feel alive.

Couldn’t do this beautiful madness without my girls. 🌿☕️

15/07/2026

We’re waiting 🥰☕️

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

17/06/2026

Creamy potato & garlic soup brightened with citrus, sprinkled with crunchy bacon, salt bush and a dash of sour cream, served with butter and crusty bread 🍲🥖

Hug in a mug 🤗 come and get it!

06/06/2026

Amazing turn out for today’s gallery exhibition launch for ‘Three Nations Exhibition’, with the theme being ‘50 years of deadly’ ♥️💛🖤

To fuel the contemplation of such mesmerising art, we served up some delicious bush tucker.

From left to right you’ll find
Green Ant GF almond muffins 🐜
Pepperberry chicken swags
Lemon Myrtle Punch
Kangaroo & Bush Tomato Bites
Strawberry Gum GF almond muffins

More delights loading for tomorrows Mother Spirit Festival, a women’s only day of sacred connection and community- come along from 9-2 it’s going to be a day to remember 😍

26/05/2026

Today we remember. We honour. We commit.

On National Sorry Day, we pause to reflect on the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations and acknowledge the ongoing challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.

While apologies recognise past wrongs, meaningful change requires ongoing, concrete action.

Apologies must be accompanied by sustained efforts to address imbalance - words translated into tangible improvements in the lives of First Nations peoples.

◾Over-Representation in Child Protection: As of September 2025, 4.5% of First Nations children were on care and protection orders, unchanged from the same time last year. In contrast, the rate for non-Indigenous children declined from 0.5 to 0.4% during this period. (DCJ)

◾Family Violence: In 2023-24, Indigenous women aged 15 and over were 27 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence than non-Indigenous women. (AIHW)

◾Child Safety Concerns: Indigenous children are over-represented in areas where child safety and security are compromised, experiencing higher rates of hospitalisations and deaths due to injury compared to their non-Indigenous peers.

These figures underscore the necessity for systemic reforms and community-led initiatives.

For Aboriginal children and young people, sorry means listening, and action toward systemic change.

25/05/2026

It’s that time of year…

🍜 😌

16/05/2026

Napping in the mushrooms, not used to all the hard work after a week off 🍄‍🟫

I’m a one woman show at the moment, and have just had to take another week off after going down like Chuck Norris for the second time in a matter of months.

Not like me, I very seldom fall ill so I think my body is telling me I’m trying to do too much. Probably some productivity wounding in there somewhere, if you’re not doing everything you’re not worthy! What a load of rot… who taught us that??

Annnnywayyyy, I’m learning as I go with this whole hospo cafe operator game- and can see I need to pivot so I don’t end up with hungry customers if break my bum rollerblading or something lol, or heaven forbid go on an actual holiday at some point in life 😂

I’m in the process of working out how to stabilise for sustainability, rather than pushing myself to exhaustion and inevitable illness.

Oh what a learning curve, but I’m here for it.

To any customers who came through this week and missed out on coffee or lunch, please accept my apology and my gratitude for your patience while I learn.

Peace x