MEDIA
Top stories from 2021
The Beast writes about Wayside Chapel’s social enterprise Heart Cafe, creating employment pathways for at-risk young people with The Wingspan Project…read
ABC News – 30 June 2021
Sydney’s homeless to get a roof over their heads during COVID lockdown…watch (available until 15 July 2021)
Missing Perspectives – 30 June 2021
Cassandra Ashcroft on connection to culture for Aboriginal people as a path to healing…read
SBS News – 18 June 2021
‘A key factor is love’: How one charity is ensuring Sydney’s homeless community can access the coronavirus vaccine…read or watch
Daily Telegraph – 17 June 2021
Behind the scenes of the Wayside Chapel’s Winter Appeal…read or watch here
Wentworth Courier – 10 June 2021
Wayside Chapel Winter Appeal: women and domestic violence victims in crisis…read
Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage – 4 April 2021
Sam Armytage talks to Pastor & CEO Jon Owen…listen
Daily Telegraph – 4 April 2021
Sydney’s Christian leaders reveal their Easter messages of hope…read
Betoota Advocate Podcast – 8 February 2021
The Betoota Advocate editors interview Father Jon from the iconic Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross…listen
Professional Planner – 5 February 2021
Leadership in the trenches with Wayside’s Jon Owen… watch
Top stories from 2020
Although it was not our usual fanfare, the city’s most vulnerable got a meal with all the trimmings and we made sure they were not alone or forgotten on Christmas Day. Read about it in ABC News, SBS News, & Eternity News.
Gourmet Traveller – 30 November 2020
In her monthly column, chef Kylie Kwong celebrates the individuals helping to grow a stronger community…read
ABC Radio – On Nightlife – 1 November 2020
Jon Owen and Indira Naidoo talk good leadership and swarm intelligence…listen
Wayside Chapel Op Shop Online and announcement of ambassadorship of Christian Wilkins – September 2020
Wayside Chapel announced our new ambassador Christian Wilkins, who helped launch our new online op shop. Learn about it in Studio 10 (10 minutes in), Mosman Daily, Huffington Post Australia, Broadsheet, Concrete Playground, 10 Magazine, Time Out Sydney, Green + Simple, Ragtrader, and Ironed Boxers, The Brag & a piece on Updating your Spring Wardrobe with Mia Morrisey in Sydney Morning Herald.
Sydney Morning Herald – 20 June 2020
‘It was kind of life or death’: A nation’s charities in crisis…read
ABC Radio – On Nightlife – 7 June 2020
This Mortal Coil – Filthy Rich and Homeless…listen
Sydney Morning Herald – 3 June
‘Poverty porn’ reality show can make a difference, says Indira Naidoo…read
SBS – 4 May 2020
Homeless shelters giving hope for those living on the streets during coronavirus outbreak…read
The Project, Channel 10 – 20 April 2020
Right now there’s a small glimmer of hope for some of the homeless in this country. And as Tom Tilley finds out coronavirus might just get the blame for some good news. watch
The Guardian Australia – 18 April 2020
Forced into change by coronavirus, Wayside Chapel hits the streets to help the homeless…read
ABC Radio – On Nightlife – 12 April 2020
Suzanne Hill speaks with Wayside Chapel Pastor Jon Owen about the message of Easter…listen
Sydney Morning Herald – 12 April 2020
Prolonged isolation takes its toll on mental health…read
ABC Radio – In Nightlife – 29 March 2020
Community Gardening in the Social Distancing Era…listen
10 Daily – 27 March 2020
Domestic Violence Spikes During Coronavirus As Families Trapped At Home…read
Afternoons with James Valentine – ABC 702 Sydney – 17 March 2020
Jon Owen talks to James about what Wayside is doing in response to the coronavirus pandemic …listen (Jon’s interview at 2:39:00)
7 News – 17 March 2020
How people experiencing homelessness are affected by coronavirus…watch and on YouTube
The Drum, ABC TV – 17 March 2020
Jon Owen features on the panel of The Drum, discussing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic… watch
On Nightlife with Indira Naidoo, ABC Radio
Jon talks to Indira on ways to help us navigate the social issues in the coronavirus pandemic…listen
Top stories from 2019
Wayside Chapel’s annual Christmas Day Street Party brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate Christmas Day, all thanks to donors of Donate a Plate campaign.
SBS News, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail Australia, Canberra Times, OBN, Sydney Morning Herald, WTOP, Eternity News,
Sydney Morning Herald – 24 December 2019
‘You don’t get a break from homelessness’: Wayside Chapel prepares for Christmas…read
Sky News – 21 December 2019
Wayside Chapel’s Christmas lunch is full of love which will ‘change the world’…watch
Australian Retail Association Blog – 13 December 2019
Sydney Morning Herald – 15 November 2019
The renegade reverend’s bitter pill, and proud legacy, a tribute to Rev Ray Richmond…read
Wentworth Courier, Northern District Times, Parramatta Advertiser, Inner West Courier – 13 November 2019
Wayside visitor Josh Macey is walking in Long Walk Home, a 28km fundraising walk for Wayside Chapel…read
Sydney Morning Herald – 3 November 2019
Sydney’s Wayside Brides to be brought to stage…read
2GB – 30 October 2019
Homelessness on the rise among baby boomers…listen
Daily Telegraph/Central Sydney – 29 October 2019
Sydney mourns former Wayside Chapel reverend Ray Richmond who pioneered injecting rooms…read
Daily Telegraph/Wentworth Courier – 23 October 2019
The shifting character of Kings Cross and more homeless women seeking help…read
Sydney Morning Herald – 17 September 2019
A tribute to visitor Steve McGlashan who passed away… read
2GB 873 – 15 August 2019
Members of Wayside talk to Steve Price, who was broadcasting live from our rooftop in Kings Cross…watch
SBS Online – 5 August 2019
Volunteer Rob Pegley tells how volunteering at Wayside put his own life into perspective…read
Sydney Morning Herald – 3 August 2019
Danielle Turner, a visitor to Wayside, tells how she turned her life around…read
ABC Radio National – 17 July 2019
People with severe mental illness die up to 20 years earlier than those without mental health issues…listen
The Australian – 27 June 2019
Dick Smith’s plan to donate his fortune to charity…read
The Morning Show, Channel 7 – 27 June 2019
What women need to know to avoid homelessness…watch
Sun Herald – 23 June 2019
Wayside Chapel seeks to raise $1.2M as more homeless women seek help…read
Sky News – 8 June 2019
Jon Owen appears on Sky News: The Changemakers to discuss homelessness on the rise among women…watch
Good Weekend, Sydney Morning Herald – 1 June 2019
Heart Cafe included in Good Food’s guide of 52 best brunches…read
Good Weekend, Sydney Morning Herald – 1 June 2019
The Two of Us: Wayside ambassador Kylie Kwong and wife Nell…read
Triple J Hack – 27 May 2019
Jon Owen goes on Triple J’s Hack program to talk about women experiencing homelessness…listen
Wentworth Courier – 7 April 2019
Garden to stem dumping at Wayside Chapel Op Shop… read
ABC Radio National, God Forbid – 7 April 2019
Lent in the 21st Century… listen
Sydney Morning Herald, Good Food – 16 March 2019
Eat by Jill Dupleix. Read
Broadsheet – 1 March 2019
Cafe Highlights. Read
Afternoons with James Valentine, ABC Radio – 11 March 2019
James Valentine Chats with Pastor Emeritus Graham Long about their series “The Long View” starting 11 March 2019. Listen
Pro Bono Australia – 6 March 2019
As charities increasingly look to other revenue streams to stay afloat, a guidebook is aiming to help not-for-profit leaders navigate the world of social enterprise…read
Sydney Morning Herald – 16 February 2019
David Wenham and Eden McGuire raising awareness for Valentine’s Day. Photos of the week, 19/38 read
Sydney Morning Herald, Good Food – 5 February 2019
Heart Cafe Bondi, where the feelgoodruns high… read
Daily Telegraph – 5 February 2019
Because nothing says I love you like a clean pair of undies. That’s the message from charity Wayside Chapel running their yearly campaign for some of Sydney’s most vulnerable… read
ABC Weekend Breakfast – 10 February 2019
Jon Owen appears on ABC Weekend Breakfast to chat about our Valentine’s Day appeal…watch
SBS News – 23 January 2019
Jon Owen appears on My Australia to chat about his journey to Wayside Chapel…read and watch
ABC News 360 – 21 January 2019
Jon Owen talks about the heatwave and how it affects those who are homeless… listen
The Beast – 19 January 2019
Heart Cafe, a cafe with a conscience… read
Not Quite Nigella – 10 January 2019
Heart Warming Heart Cafe, Bondi Beach… read
Sydney Morning Herald – 6 January 2019
A 4-star review for Heart Cafe, Bondi’s first social enterprise cafe and a project by Wayside Chapel…read
Top stories from 2018
Wayside Chapel’s first social enterprise is an ace cafe in Bondi. Read
eat.drink.play – 17 December 2018
Heart Cafe Bondi, review. Read
BuzzFeed – 7 December 2018
This cafe is helping fight youth unemployment. Watch
The Big Issue – December 2018
People Assistant and former rough sleeper Andrew Windsor talks about “A Street Christmas”…read
Eternity News – 21 December 2018
The Christmas street party that attracts politicians and the homeless…read
ABC TV + iView – 17 December 2018
CEO/Pastor Jon Owen appears on Ho Ho Ho! Telling Christmas Tales…watch (available until 17 Jan 19)
Daily Telegraph/Sky News – 15 December 2018
CEO/Pastor Jon Owen appears on “The Changemakers” on Sky News to talk about our Christmas Day Street Party…watch
Heart Cafe – Wayside Chapel opens Bondi’s first social enterprise cafe offering training and support to Sydney’s most disadvantaged youth.
Good Food, Broadsheet, Buzzfeed Australia, The Wellness Guide, FoodService Magazine, Eat Drink Play, Concrete Playground, Delicious.
The Guardian Australia – 18 October 2018
I finally have a genuine reason to look forward to Christmas with Wayside’s Christmas Day Street Party writes Gavin Ritchie…read
Triple J’s Hack – 17 October 2018
Previous Wayside visitor Dale talks about what led him to homelessness at age 15…listen or download
Wentworth Courier – 17 October 2018
Cameron Daddo and Skye Leckie’s letters to their homeless selves that they read our Side by Side event were published…read here & here
The Contented Bee – Organic Gardener Magazine – 20 August 2018
Wayside’s rooftop garden and bee hives are included in the Organic Gardener Magazine Book “The Contented Bee”… buy here
ABC Australian Story – 20 August 2018
Australian Story follows the story of succession at Wayside Chapel from Rev Graham Long to Jon Owen…watch on ABC iview or YouTube.
ABC Radio Sydney Nightlife – 19 August 2018
ABC Nightlife talks to Jon Owen about taking on the top job at the Wayside Chapel and his plans for the future of Wayside…listen
ABC Radio Sydney – 6 August 2018
CEO and Pastor Jon Owen chats to James Valentine about this week’s Inner Circle…listen
SBS Food – 6 August 2018
Wayside’s kitchen staff discuss the history and significance of our low-cost cafes in Kings Cross and Bondi…read
2CH Sydney – 30 July 2018
CEO and Pastor Jon Owen talks with hosts Indira and Trevor about his new role and their project for Wayside called “Bob’s Blankets” …listen
ABC Radio Sydney – 29 June 2018
Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck talk Winter Appeal with incoming CEO and Pastor Jon Owen at Wayside Bondi…listen
Wentworth Courier – 27 June 2018
Ambassadors Claudia Karvan and David Wenham share their love for Wayside Chapel…read
The Brag Magazine – 12 June 2018
Wayside’s op shops are included in The Brag’s Guide to the best op shops in Sydney…read
Death and Dying 2018 Seminar – 1 June 2018
Rev Graham Long shares powerful stories with Cynthia Sciberras at a seminar “Death and Dying,” at North Sydney Community Centre…listen
ABC Radio Sydney – 4 June 2018
Rev Graham Long and Pastor Jon Owen join James Valentine to declare the “passing of Inner Circle” at the end of the month…listen or download
ABC Radio Sydney – 14 May 2018
Incoming CEO and Pastor of Wayside Chapel Jon Owen chats with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck about his journey to Wayside and the issue of homelessness in Sydney…listen
Eternity News – 27 April 2018
A profile piece on Jon Owen, the man who will be CEO and Pastor of Wayside Chapel…read
Better Homes and Gardens, Channel 7 – 27 April 2018
Wayside Chapel’s rooftop garden and gardening therapy class are featured on Better Homes and Gardens…watch
ABC Radio Sydney – 20 April 2018
Incoming CEO and Pastor of Wayside Jon Owen talks inequality about inequality with Wendy Harmer… listen
Radio National – 11 April 2018
Rev Graham Long and Assistant Pastor Jon Owen talk spirituality on Life Matters…listen
Insights Magazine – 5 April 2018
Meet Wayside’s new CEO and Pastor…read
The Sydney Morning Herald 1 April 2018
Rev Graham Long shares his Easter message…read
ABC – 1 April 2018
Wayside Chapel celebrates Easter Sunday with a service and a special Easter feast…read
The Sydney Morning Herald – 23 March 2018
Wayside Chapel announces new CEO and Pastor Jon Owen…read
ABC Radio National – 4 February 2018
ABC Radio National joined Wayside for one of our weekly Sunday Services for the radio panel show God Forbid…read or listen
Wentworth Courier – 16 January 2018
A profile piece on Wayside ambassador Kylie Kwong has her swinging by our rooftop garden for some herbs and ingredients …read
Top stories from 2017
Read all about our Christmas Day Street Party and Donate a Plate campaign, featured on the following outlets: 2GB Sydney , Time Out Sydney , Channel 7’s House of Wellness , Weekend Today Show , 2SER , News.com.au , Sydney Morning Herald , SBS Australia , ABC News , 9News
Wentworth Courier – 20 December 2017
From volunteer to our Cafe Coordinator, Chantal Denis has been a big part of Wayside…read
Daily Telegraph – December 20 2017
Rev Graham Long reflects on 13 years of service as he enters his final year as CEO and Pastor of Wayside…read
ABC Radio National – December 7 2017
Rev Graham Long joins radio legend Richard Fidler for another Conversations…listen online or download.
ABC TV – One Plus One
Our Community Educator Rob Holt tells his amazing story with Jane Hutcheon…watch
Eternity News – December 2017
Rev Graham Long talks about Wayside’s history…read
SBS – 20 November 2017
Rev Graham Long says we shouldn’t be deterred from giving…read
Investment Magazine – 1 November 2017
Wayside Chapel’s Chairman Ian Martin talks about the importance of our inaugural event Side by Side …..read
ABC – 1 November 2017
Dixie Link-Gordon aka Auntie Dixie, a big part of Wayside’s Aboriginal Program tells her story for ABC Women’s Work series…watch
Wentworth Courier – 9 June 2017
A $2 breakfast is served with dignity and respect at The Wayside Chapel…read
7 News – 16 April 2017
Rev Graham Anson speaks about the beauty of Easter at The Wayside Chapel Bondi…watch
Time Out Sydney – 9 February 2017
The Wayside Chapel is asking you to reconsider the flowers or chocolates on Valentine’s Day…read
SBS – 5 February 2017
Reverend Graham Long discussed the reasons and the reality behind a decline of religion in Australia… read
The Sydney Morning Herald – 30 January 2017
The Sydneysiders who bought the letters of the old Kings Cross Coke sign are announced… read