About Us

KereKere is a small coffee shop with a big heart.

We are named after the custom that inspired it. KereKere (pronounced kerry-kerry) is the Fijian custom in which a relative or neighbour can request something that is needed and it must be willingly given with no expectation of repayment. This custom inspires everything we do.  In this spirit, at the core of KereKere social and business model is the idea – asking and giving without expectation.

We host regular community events and contribute $250 each month to assist customers to host community events at KereKere. If you have an idea to enhance the local community, promote arts, culture, learning or wellbeing activities please email us at info@kerekere.org with your idea.

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KereKere was founded by James Murphy and is a project of O+, oswaldandco.com. James is an entrepreneurial social worker that helps people connect with their community.  James grew up in Fiji and was introduced to KereKere during his decade long stay on the Pacific Island.

KereKere started out as a coffee cart at The University of Melbourne in 2007. By 2011 it had evolved into a purpose built kiosk, in 2012 KereKere South opened at Boyd Community Hub in Southbank and in 2014, KereKere Green opened in the Fitzroy Gardens Visitors Centre.