Ideas to improve mental health have been brewing at Sunflower House, which has launched a weekly cafe for people with mental illness.
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One of them is Judy Russell, who has been learning how to bake sweets for her friends to enjoy at their Monday morning tea sessions.
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Ms Russell hit her head in a car accident and lost the ability to write, but she still remains a dab-hand in the kitchen.
"I can cook cakes, biscuits. I can't cook scones - too hard," Ms Russell said.
"I like cooking, I just love it."
Sunflower House member Stephen Hall said he looks forward to the Monday morning coffee sessions, both for Ms Russell's "very nice" cakes as well as the chance to have a cuppa and chat with friends.
Mr Hall helped paint the large "Cafe Sunflower" sign, which they wheel out on Mondays to add to the cafe vibe.
"The atmosphere's friendly and full of fun, and it's good to be outdoors," Mr Hall said.
Since 1994 Mr Hall has heard voices in his head due to schizophrenia, but says those voices have quietened down significantly since coming to Sunflower House.
Mr Hall said he hardly hears the voices at all these days, now that he has the company of friends and is no longer left alone with his thoughts.
Meccanico barista Jessica Lambert paid a visit on Monday to teach the staff the art of making a good cup of coffee.
Ms Lambert said she fell in love with the idea of Cafe Sunflower, saying that bringing people together was what being a barista was all about.
"That's something we're passionate about: getting the community together over good food and good coffee," Ms Lambert said.
"It takes a bit of time to perfect your art and being able to get all the components together and be efficient, but it's fun when you're able to make connections with your regulars and chat. It's all part of the job. It's beautiful."