coworking space in Newcastle for creatives to build a community and share ideas.
OUR GOALS
to create an environment and culture that is supportive, inclusive & celebrates creativity.
As a not-for-profit organisation, The Roost aims to create an environment and culture where people can develop their skills, explore new ground and grow their business or passion in the company of other creative minds and seasoned professionals.
ABOUT US
ESTABLISHED IN 2010
The Roost is Newcastle’s oldest co-working space, opening its doors in 2010.
Since then, The Roost has grown from strength to strength, helping creatives establish themselves in the city and moving around locations in Newcastle before finding its current home on Hunter Street.
In 2013, The Roost officially became a not-for-profit organisation, which allows us to remain the cheapest coworking space in Newcastle.
OUR PARTNERS
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THE BUSINESS CENTRE
Roost members are offered heavily subsidised rates for business mentoring with an expert from The Business Centre.
As well as a monthly one-to-one session at The Roost, members can also learn from the workshops held in our space.
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THE DESIGN KIDS
The Design Kids provides industry knowledge, exposure and opportunities to students and graduates in the communication design community, with a focus on illustration, typography and graphic design.
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Pride Training
LGBTI Awareness training for Roost members looking to strengthen their understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people and communities
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Growthwise
The Roost is privileged to receive financial guidance and support from the team at Growthwise.
Growthwise is a local company that helps business around Newcastle streamline their admin and finances.
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Welcome Here
The Welcome Here Project supports businesses and services throughout Australia to create and promote environments that are visibly welcoming and inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTQI) communities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2024-2025
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David MacKenzie
President
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Julie Evans
Vice-President
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Dr Melanie Lum
Secretary
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David Donald
Treasurer
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Lee Illfield
Non-Executive Director
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Nic Potts
Public Officer
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Michael Hearne
Community Manager/Executive Director
reach out to us
Get in touch with us if you have any queries about our coworking space and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
ADDRESS
Level 1 152-160 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Awabakal Country