Carlton North cafe hosts all-day pop-up market for bushfire relief
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20.01.2026

Carlton North cafe hosts all-day pop-up market for bushfire relief

Carlton North
words by Meaghan Doherty

Carlton North's Hyphen Spaces brings together artists and makers for January 31 bushfire relief fundraiser.

Carlton North’s Hyphen Spaces is transforming into a community fundraising hub to support Victorians affected by the recent bushfires, with a Bushfire Relief Market and Raffle on Saturday, January 31, from 12pm to 6pm.

The event will feature artisanal products, handmade items, and baked goods donated by local designers, artists, and makers, with all proceeds going to Sikh Volunteers Australia.

Raffle tickets are already on sale at Sleepy’s Cafe and Wine Bar, located next door to Hyphen Spaces at 29 Nicholson Street. Tickets are $3 each or $25 for ten, and can be purchased any time before the January 31 event.

Carlton North fundraiser

  • When: Saturday, January 31
  • Where: Hyphen Spaces, 29 Nicholson Street, Carlton North
  • What time: 12pm to 6pm (raffle draw at 6pm)

Raffle prizes

The raffle draw at 6pm will feature prizes worth up to $690, including:

  • ‘Cola’ canvas artwork by artist Ying Wang (valued at $690)
  • $150 dinner voucher for two at Sleepy’s Cafe & Wine Bar plus two cocktails
  • 90-minute specialized kinesiology session with Shelby Lily Healing (valued at $195)
  • $150 tattoo voucher from @killakilla.ink
  • Hand-woven scarf by local artist, activist and filmmaker Christy Chudnosdik
  • Set of four hand-woven coasters from Casual Practice

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All funds raised will support Sikh Volunteers Australia, whose teams provide free, nutritious meals and essential items to communities impacted by crises throughout Victoria and surrounding regions’ their food van service to deliver support where it’s needed most.

Beyond purchasing raffle tickets or attending the market, community members can still donate items to be raffled or sold at the event by contacting [email protected].

The Bushfire Relief Market and Raffle takes place at Hyphen Spaces, 29 Nicholson Street, Carlton North, on Saturday, January 31, from 12pm to 6pm. For more details, visit Hyphen Spaces on Instagram.

For more information, head here.