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BariStars: Coffee With Ability - Mobile Café

Empowering Young People with Disability Through BariStars: A Social Enterprise Coffee Program

At CatholicCare Sydney, we’re passionate about building inclusive communities where everyone is supported to grow, connect, and thrive. BariStars operated as a social support program for people with a disability in Sydney.

As a registered NDIS provider, our commitment extends to creating real opportunities for young people with disabilities to develop life skills, boost confidence, and explore meaningful pathways to employment.

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Coffee cart available to hire

BariStars is CatholicCare Sydney’s social enterprise coffee cart program designed to provide disability support and the chance to gain hands-on experience in hospitality. From coffee-making and customer service to understanding small business operations, BariStars equips participants with practical, transferable skills that prepare them for future job opportunities as a NDIS support service.

Brewing a bright future for himself, BariStars freshly trained barista, Tom, says it best.

I liked learning how to make all the different coffees; flat white, latte, cappuccino. The thing I like most about being a barista is frothing the milk. I enjoy hearing the hissing noise as the milk froths.

Why Choose BariStars?

  • Gain real-world work experience in a supportive environment
  • Build confidence and independence
  • Learn to make and sell great coffee as a barista
  • Connect with the community and potential employers
  • Receive ongoing mentoring and career support


Hire BariStars for Your Event!

Looking for great coffee with a cause? BariStars coffee carts are available for hire at corporate functions and school and community events. By hiring BariStars, you’re not only treating your guests to high-quality coffee—you’re also supporting a program that empowers people with disability to thrive in the workforce.

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BariStars Partners

Our vision is realised through the passion and determination of our Disability Services team, and we acknowledge the generous support of:

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Saving the planet

BariStars are on board with working towards saving the planet and are encouraging its patrons to use reusable cups.

Did you know?

Did you know that by 2024 disposable coffee cups will be phased out and patrons will be charged an extra 50 cents per cup?

What legends says

Legend has it that 9th-century goat herders noticed the effect caffeine had on their goats, who appeared to "dance" after eating the fruit of the Coffea plant. A local monk then made a drink with the produce and found that it kept him awake at night, thus the original cup of coffee was born.

Contact Us

To contact CatholicCare Sydney, call our Client Care Team (8:30am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri) on 13 18 19 or complete the form below. CatholicCare is closed on NSW Public Holidays.

In emergencies please call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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