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LOCATION //

We are located at Camperdown Commons 31A Mallett Street | Camperdown | Sydney | 2050

GETTING THERE //

TRAIN + 15 minute walk //

Catch a train to Newtown station and walk straight down Australia Street. Cross through Camperdown Park and you will reach Camperdown Commons.

BUS //

Buses run frequently from Central Station to the Bridge Road school bus stop on Parramatta Road.

Bus routes include:

413, 436, 438, 439, 440, 480, 483 + M10

HIRED BUSES + PARKING //

Buses will be able to pull into the Camperdown Tennis carpark between the farm and Camperdown Park to drop off. They will then need to find parking on a local street. Parking is regularly monitored and have 2 hour limits. There is also a Secure Carpark on Grose Street.

WHAT TO BRING //

  • Refillable water bottles are essential

  • Hat

  • Enclosed footwear

  • Long sleeved shirt and long pants are recommended

  • Raincoat if wet weather is likely

PRIOR TO VISIT //

Please read through our Risk Management Policy below before attending your team retreat. There are simple mitigation strategies outlined within the document to minimise risks while being on the farm. We want to be as safe as possible!

Additionally, please send us a copy of your media policy guidelines. This is to ensure we are aware of expectations surrounding photography when on the site.

RESCHEDULING/CANCELLATION POLICY //

  • Once booking is confirmed & invoice issued, booking can be cancelled, or re-scheduled to a different date at no charge up to 4 weeks before event 

  • Cancellation of booking 2 - 4 weeks before event will be charged at the minimum booking fee ($600 ex GST)

  • Re-scheduling of booking 2 - 4 weeks before the event will incur a reschedule fee of $200

FURTHER QUESTIONS //

Please do not hesitate to contact info@pocketcityfarms.com.au if any questions come to mind.

risk management

Safety at Pocket City Farms (PCF) during on farm events is our priority. We recognise that safety is a shared responsibility during these sessions.

Movement around the farm //

Most programs involve moving around the farm, in and around vegetable beds with potential trip hazards. To mitigate risks please:

  • Ensure enclosed footwear is worn.

  • Ensure attendees are aware that this is a productive vegetable farm and they are to walk in between vegetable beds.

  • PCF staff members will always warn attendees when a trip hazard is close by.

  • Children at on-farm events must be subject to direct adult supervision and stay with the group at all times.

Weather conditions //

Pocket City Farms staff will check the weather forecast the day before your visit. Events proceed rain or shine, with backup activities in undercover spaces always available. It is visitors’ responsibility to come prepared:

  • Dress appropriately for the weather, including appropriate clothing, footwear and adequate sun/rain protection.

  • During the warmer months and especially in extreme heat, ensure attendees have refillable water bottles.

In the event of extreme weather events where it would be unsafe to proceed, we will contact you to discuss your options.

Animals, insects + plants //

Potential risk of bites, stings and allergic reactions.

  • Being a diverse ecosystem there are many insect visitors including bees and wasps. Please notify us of any visitors with allergies prior to attending the farm, and ensure they have their medication with them.

  • Due to there being a restaurant located onsite, there may be dogs on the premises.

Child protection //

  • Pocket City Farms staff are required to hold a Working with Children Check.

First aid //

Allergies, accidents/medical emergencies

  • Attendees should ensure that individual health care plans with health care needs or disabilities include provision for the management of such conditions for on farm events.

  • There is a first aid kit available on the farm.

  • Ensure all attendees have appropriate medications specific to their needs (asthma puffer, epipen, diabetes medication)

  • Pocket City Farms require at least one staff member with First Aid training to be on site at all times.

Traffic hazards //

  • Some events include visits to our Food Forest located on Mallett St outside the farm. Pocket City Farms staff are made aware of passing traffic and pedestrians.

Hygiene //

  • Attendees will get their hands dirty if activities involve planting and working on the farm.

  • Pocket City Farms provides gloves and hand washing facilities and require staff and visitors to practice correct hand hygiene.

Covid - 19 //

  • Pocket City Farms staff will be free from fever, cough, cold, or any other symptoms, or will excuse themselves from work

  • Hand washing and hand sanitiser are available to attendees