Our purpose
Oakdene House is a non-profit organisation established to assist sufferers of the debilitating consequences of addiction including, problem gambling and alcoholism. In addition, support and guidance is also provided to family and friends of sufferers.
Oakdene House Foundation has also established Oakdene Kitchen and Oakdene Ladies Boutique. The kitchen provides support to those in our community who may be struggling with cost of living pressures. The kitchen provides hot nutritious meals every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 noon
The Oakdene Ladies Boutique aims to empower vulnerable women who are financially disadvantaged and in need of support. Our Clothing Hub offers an authentic shopping experience for people to browse, try on and choose clothes/accessories whilst our Salon provides women the opportunity to have their hair washed, cut and blow dried.
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The story behind our name
The Oakdene is an evergreen Holm Oak located in Fairfield, on what was once The Mark Lodge. William Bland, a politician, surgeon and the owner of The Mark Lodge, planted the tree in 1842. To this day the Oakdene still stands and is all that remains of the lavish lodge. During a storm the Oakdene was split down the middle in two by lightning. The tree is visibly divided into two parts but continues to grow evergreen. The story of the Oakdene is one of hardship, endurance and healing. It shows that difficult times and broken pasts can be overcome and that we can all continue to grow.
