Don’t underestimate Melburnians’ thirst for coffee, says the managing director of a charity when asked how its new cafe will survive alongside the city’s gazillion other caffeine purveyors.

This venue has a few quirky selling points. It will be based in the Middle Park light rail station building, which has been vacant for three years after a fire. And apart from a caffeine buzz, customers will get the satisfaction of supporting disadvantaged young people.

For Change Co. is a social enterprise that runs a hospitality training program to provide pathways out of homelessness for young people. They have partnered with Yarra Trams to build their latest venue in Middle Park.

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