Services
Kings Cross Op Shop
Kings Cross Op Shop is run by our Shop Manager Yann and his fabulous crew of volunteers.
A great place to pick-up a designer bargain, vintage clothing or unusual art and jewellery. Have a chat with our friendly staff and meet your community in a relaxed and welcoming environment..
We gratefully accept donations from the community, including:
✔ Women’s & men’s clothing and shoes
✔ Jewellery & accessories
✔ Artwork & decorative objects
✔ Homewares, kitchenware & bric-a-brac
✔ Lamps
Every donation helps support our work in the community and gives items a second life.
Please note we cannot accept:
✘ Children’s clothing or toys
✘ Bed linen
✘ TVs, computers or electrical goods
✘ Furniture
Hours of business:
Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 4pm
We accept donations:
At reception Monday - Friday 10am -4pm
7 days a week - 10am - 4pm at the shop
Book Stall
Our twice weekly bookstall is run by Zac and his fearless assistant Jane.
Located on our “front porch” at The Rex Centre, the book stall has some very loyal followers and there is often a line at the door come 9am Thursday or Saturday morning.
Compare notes about your latest read and check-out our ‘Staff Picks’ for recommendations from an amazing selection.
Hours of business:
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
We gratefully accept donations from the community, including:
✔ Biographies
✔ Novels
✔ Coffee table books
✔ Children's books
We are not accepting:
✘ Travel books
✘ Tech books
✘ Cook books
✘ Business books
We accept donations Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm at reception located behind at The Rex Centre behind the KX Op Shop.
Day Trips
Our Day Trip service operates on Wednesday, we host a friendly Day Trip to places of interest, often outside the city. Each trip includes time to explore the destination and a stop for lunch along the way.
How it works:
9:00am - the bus departs the Centre every Wednesday.
Destinations change monthly – and we welcome your suggestions
Service Cost: $7.00
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
Call the Centre on 9357 2164 to reserve your spot.
If you book and can’t make it, please let us know so someone else can join.
Everyone is welcome – please share this info with family and friends.
*Destinations and schedule are subject to change
Accompanied Shopping Trips
Our Shopping Bus service operates on Tuesday and is designed for people who like to do their own shopping but need transport and a little extra help carrying their groceries.
How it works:
10:00 am - Shoppers meet at the Centre
10:15 am the bus makes a pick-up at Plunkett Street, Woolloomooloo.
From there, the bus travels to either Eastgate Bondi Junction or Marrickville Metro.
You’ll have 2–3 hours to shop at your own pace.
Our team will help load your groceries onto the bus, and you’ll be dropped back at your pick-up point.
Service cost: $5.00
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
Call the Centre on 9357 2164 to reserve your spot.
*Destinations and schedule are subject to change
List Shopping
The Centre offers a weekly list shopping service for people who are less mobile. This service is aimed at helping you stay independent and comfortable in your own home.
How it works:
Call the Centre on (02) 9357 2164 after 10:00am on Wednesday
A friendly volunteer will take your grocery order.
Your groceries will be delivered to your door by Ross on Thursday afternoon
Payment for groceries can be made by cash or via credit card authorisation
Service cost: $5.00 (plus the cost of the groceries)
Addi Road Shopping Bus
We are running regular bus trips to the Addi Road Pantry in Marrickville.
Offering a wide range of everyday grocery items at cut-price rates, the Addi Road Pantry helps to ease the pressure of the cost of living. You’ll find essentials such as cereal, coffee, hair care, pet food, cooking ingredients, and much more.
Plus, every shopper who spends $5.00 or more receives free fruit, vegetables, and bread.
How it works:
The bus leaves the Centre at 12:00pm on Thursdays.
Return to the Centre at around 2:30pm.
My Aged Care
One of our key grants from the government is aimed at alleviating the social isolation of older people in our community.
We are creating the best strategies and processes to make this a reality. We match volunteers with clients to assist with shopping, attending appointments, bill paying, coffee meet-ups and even watering house plants.
If you have an interest in being part of this program please have a chat with Maree - our Project Officer - next time you're visiting or working at the Community Centre.
Photo credit: City of Sydney archives - Florist and fruit shop, Darlinghurst Road Potts Point (1959)