Question 1

I'M FEELING UNSURE - I'D LIKE TO JOIN BUT DON'T KNOW ANYONE

Accepted Answer

You won’t be the only one - promise. Many arrive at COY solo, it’s one of the things we love most about this community: how quickly strangers become familiar faces. If you’re feeling a bit shy, you can even let us know when you arrive so we can support you to feel oriented + introduced to others.

Question 2

WHAT DO I WEAR?

Accepted Answer

You do you, boo - but also... COY loves a reason to dress up.
Grace is stepping out from her usual socks, slides and slothwear and invites you to do the same. Think: expressive, comfortable, celebratory. Wear what helps you feel your most authentic, best self.

Question 3

NOTICE OF VIDEOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY

Accepted Answer

This night is a milestone and we’ll be freely capturing moments throughout this defining time. We encourage you to open a conversation about any image capture boundaries upon your arrival to a COY representative if you need.

Question 4

I LOVE COY & WOULD LIKE TO BRING SOMEONE SPECIAL TO ME

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Do it! We will welcome them with open arms. Shoot them the link and have them register for their own ticket so we can manage numbers. Alternatively you can register a ticket on their behalf (under their name).

Question 5

ARE CHILDREN OF COY WELCOME?

Accepted Answer

COY kids - yes! The next generation of feelers, dancers and dreamers are welcome to join the celebration.

Question 6

IS THIS AN ALCOHOL-FREE GATHERING?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Centre of You purposely isn’t a licensed venue. We’ll be celebrating life, down Chaps, alcohol-free getting high off our own supply (breath, beats, and belonging).

Question 7

DO I NEED TO ATTEND FOR THE WHOLE TIME?

Accepted Answer

We ask that you arrive on time and stick around through to speeches, so we can kick things off, connect and reminisce as a whole community before letting the night unfold more organically. You are however free of course to leave if you wish.

Question 8

HOW DO I FIND CENTRE OF YOU?

Accepted Answer

Centre of You is nestled within the arcade that Chapel St Bazaar is in (217 Chapel St). It is up a flight of stairs. Nearest crossroad is High St/Chapel St.

Question 9

WHAT ARE MY PARKING OPTIONS?

Accepted Answer

Know Centre of You is on Chapel St and ample time to find a car spot is best to be factored into your plans. Park direct on Chapel St (spots unmetered after 5pm) or in Anchor Place, the open-air parking lot in the side street that runs opposite Centre of You (unmetered after 4pm).

Question 10

HOW DO I GET TO CENTRE OF YOU - TRAIN

Accepted Answer

Both Prahran & Windsor stations along the Sandringham Line will get you walking distance to Centre of You.

Question 11

HOW DO I GET TO CENTRE OF YOU - TRAM

Accepted Answer

Both the number 6 tram & 78 tram stop on the corner of High St/Chapel St. This is stop 31 on the number 6 tram (Moreland/Glen Iris) & stop 45 on the number 78 tram (North Richmond/Balaclava).

Question 12

WHAT IS CENTRE OF YOU?

Accepted Answer

Centre of You, affectionately known as COY, is a community centre in Chapel St, Prahran devoted to inner exploration, personal growth, and connection. It’s home to a range of psycho-educational workshops, events, journeys, practices and community gatherings.

COY is FIVE! A Celebration & Commemoration of COY’s First 5 Years.