355 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
Thirroul, NSW, 2515

UPDATE 19 JULY 2021

Flame Tree Co-op remains open for business!

Flame Tree Co-op operates in accordance with all Covid-19 NSW public health orders relating to the Greater Sydney area. We are a registered Covid-safe business. Our Covid-19 response includes the following measures:

  • Masks are mandatory for staff, volunteers and customers except for those with a lawful reason for not wearing a mask

  • QR sign in on entry (paper record available for those without the technology)

  • Hand sanitiser available throughout the shop

  • Regular thorough cleaning of surfaces

  • Numbers in the shop capped to eight people (including staff)

  • One shopper per household

  • Do not shop if you are unwell


Please be respectful of others while shopping. We ask that you come with a list and shop as quickly as possible.

We are operating our regular hours at this stage but will reassess as the situation changes.

Thank you for supporting Flame Tree!

ABOUT FLAME TREE

We are a member-owned, not-for-profit co-operative with a focus on sustainable, local and ethical food. We are driven by a commitment to sourcing healthy food with minimal or no packaging, and to the democratic business model of the co-operative. Flame Tree operates under a set of rules, which was developed by its members.

We have a core group of paid staff including our Retail Manager, Assistant Retail Manager and three casual retail staff. Everyone else who works at the shop and behind the scenes does so as a volunteer including our Directors.

Our objectives are to:

  • Carry out our business to enable access to affordable healthy food.

  • Carry a diverse range of quality products that contribute to healthy living.

  • Provide an accessible shop that is safe and pleasant for shopping.

  • Act as a meeting place to foster the environmental, social and personal growth of our community.

  • Adopt ecologically sound practices and systems throughout the life cycle of products (including minimal packaging and food miles, fair trade, GM free and waste management).

  • Support the local economy and employment through relationships with local growers and producers.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

 

VOLUNTEER
WITH US

Most of our volunteers work in the shop for a minimum two hour shift once a week. There are also opportunities to work in other areas behind the scenes.

If you would like to learn more about being a volunteer, email the Volunteer Coordinator at flametreevollycoord@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can apply via the application form below.

 

BECOME A MEMBER

A co-operative is owned and operated by its members. Membership of Flame Tree is $35 annually. You become a part of our co-op and receive a 10% discount on the retail price of our products. If you spend $7 or more a week over the course of a year at our shop you will recoup your membership fee.

To become a member, please download our application form. Bring your completed form into the shop and we can sign you up on the spot.

 

HOW TO SHOP

STEP 1PREPARATION

When you enter the store we ask that you please use the hand sanitiser provided at the front door.

Our bulk foods help you to reduce packaging that would otherwise go to landfill. You can bring your own jars and containers or use the donated jars provided. You will need to first weigh your containers and bags on the scales in the shop. Write the weight on the containers using the pens provided. Now, you’re ready to shop!

 

STEP 2BROWSE PRODUCTS

Explore our product range of:

  • bulk rice, flour, pulses, grains, oats, muesli and puffs

  • loose leaf teas, herbs and spices

  • fresh chemical free and organic fruit and vegetables

  • fresh daily local sourdough bread

  • dairy items - milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream

  • farm fresh eggs

  • locally made sauerkraut and kombucha

  • tofu and tempeh, including fresh frozen local tempeh

  • vegan dips and spreads

  • personal care and sustainable living

  • and many more!

 

STEP 3CHECK OUT

When you’re finished, it’s time to bring your items to the point of sale for weighing and processing through the till.

If you’re a member you’ll receive a 10% discount on the retail price of our products. If you’d like to become a member you can download our membership application form below.

Download Form

VISIT US

We’re located only a short walk from Thirroul train station and bus stops.

355 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
Thirroul, NSW, 2515.

Hours

Monday-Friday — 9am-6pm
Saturday — 9am-4pm
Sunday — Closed

 
 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us via the form or simply give us a call.

Phone: (02) 4267 5792