Stella Maris Seafarers' Centre
Melbourne - Services

A home away from home...

The Centre is open daily: Mon-Fri 1300-2200, Sat-Sun 1600-2200

Services and facilities

  • Ship visiting
  • Chapel
  • Free bus service to and from the port areas
  • Spacious indoor area and relaxing lounge
  • Telephones and call cards for international calling
  • Australian SIM cards for mobile phones and broadband modems, including activation of these services
  • Free internet (email, chat, USB connections, Skype, webcams) and WiFi for personal laptop use
  • City maps and information
  • Current foreign news and sports on DVD
  • Mail / Post Office / Postage stamps available
  • Western Union agent - international money transfers
  • Foreign money exchange
  • Souvenirs, toiletries and milk bar
  • Fully licensed bar
  • Tea and coffee
  • Library
  • Large TV, Foxtel, data projector and audio-visual system
  • Billiards and table tennis
  • Outdoor garden, relaxation area and BBQ
  • Accommodation for transit seafarers

Volunteering

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and from various ethnic backgrounds: a definite compliment to the seafarers whom we serve. There are many tasks which require dedicated people, and a commitment of a few hours per week can help significantly. Are you interested in volunteering? If so, please contact the Centre manager.

Hall hire

The main hall may be hired for functions and meetings. For more information please read these guidelines (PDF 94KB) and contact the Centre manager.