As a social enterprise, The Aviary has a unique story and larger purpose than just making and selling good food (although we do love to do that!)

Did you know that every dollar you spend at the Aviary helps support local community development work in the Norlane area? From food security to community building, education and place making. The Aviary cafe exists to support and invest in the potential of our local community.

At The Aviary we value healthy food, however in recent times, healthy food has become unattainable for many, whether this is through high costs, low access or a lack of skills or knowledge.

Our aim is to help make healthy food affordable and accessible for everyone. Which is why we do our best to keep our costs low and have a team of trainees and volunteers helping out our staff.

All of our food is made by us using the freshest ingredients, locally sourced where possible.

In Norlane, unemployment is a reality for many. One of the barriers to employment is a lack of recent experience and skills in a relevant workplace. That’s where we come in. At the Aviary, we help provide on the job training and employment pathways for people in our community.