about us

Open from noon, Turnstyle is a collectively run social space that provides resources for people and groups working on projects that benefit the community and/or for activist social change. The resources of the space include a meeting, presentation and event space; a library; a bicycle workshop; a home brew kitchen; a cob oven bakery; and art and prop-making space.

Turnstyle is located underneath two neighbouring homes who co-operate via a common living vision: sharing space, resources, effort and values. Turnstyle is a space distinct from the living areas of the residents. It has been made possible by the tenants in an effort to support and stimulate local initiatives, and to demonstrate effective use of space for individual and collective growth. Note that Turnstyle is not a drop in centre/shelter and sleeping facilities are not available.

Turnstyle runs on a not-for-profit basis. All things at Turnstyle are sustained by donation and by the support of friendly folks who volunteer their time and effort.

You/we can engage with Turnstyle in two ways: 1) by starting and/or helping with one of the many collectives or events; and 2) by coming and participating in our collectives or events. In addition to the calendar on this site, you can find out what's going on by signing up to our mailing list - just send an email to turnstylecommunity [at] gmail [dot] com.

A Collective is a group of people who share or are motivated by at least one common issue or interest, or work together on a specific project(s) to achieve a common objective. Collectives are sometimes characterised by attempts to share and exercise political and social power and to make decisions on a consensus-driven and egalitarian basis. A project is a collaborative enterprise planned and designed to achieve an aim. Some projects at Turnstyle take a day and others can take months, but all should be defined, doable and enjoyed through collective agreement and participation.

Even if of collective intent, all activities must be 'approved ' by the co-ordination collective, Spinoutz. Spinoutz meets sporadically and chatz about things that are going on at Turnstyle. People involved with Turnstyle can join us.

Turnstyle is an inclusive safer space for all species. We hope everyone can feel part of and be active in the Turnstyle community.