Media Mentions

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23.06.2026: Mount Zero Hero: Q&A with Hannah Brennan

18.05.2026: Interview with Hannah Brennan on Relish Podcast

21.04.2026: Do More Than Dine '26 in The Urban List

26.02.2026: Inclusion in Urban List's U:L 100 Scene Shapers

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14.12.25 - Scarf Graduate Erfan Norouzifard on Dani Valent's Dirty Linen podcast

13.08.25 - Scarf x Bhang pop-up dinners in Broadsheet

22.04.25 - 'Do More Than Dine' in Concrete Playground

10.04.25 - 'Do More Than Dine' in Sitchu

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28.10.24 - CBD News: Social enterprise Scarf to host two pop-up dinners at Liminal

24.09.24 - Scarf in Boothby

15.09.24 - Block Partner Profiles - Hannah Brennan

18.04.24 - 'Do More Than Dine' in Broadsheet

09.04.24 - 'Do More Than Dine' in Concrete Playground

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Autumn Scarf Dinners '23 at Cassette

Broadsheet

Concrete Playground

Triple R 'Eat It' with Cam Smith

ABC Victorian Afternoons with Jacinta Parsons

Principle of Hospitality with Shaun de Vries

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Business Insider Australia - March 2021

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Hospo Check-In with Turnip Media - November 2020

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Hannah and Mir on ticker TV's Bread and Butter - July 2020

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Winter Scarf '19 at Uncle - Time Out Melbourne Autumn Scarf '19 at The Rochey - Concrete Playground

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Spring Scarf '18 at Higher Ground - The Age Good Food Winter Scarf '18 at Bhang - SBS Food

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Autumn Scarf '18 at Stomping Ground - Concrete Playground

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Winter Scarf '17 at The Lincoln - The Project

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Grow Assembly - 2018

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Cover photo: Winter Scarf '18 wine training being photographed by Scarf graduate Sanjay. Photo: Linsey Rendell

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Support Scarf this June!

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What We Do
Autumn Scarf Dinners '23

Autumn Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 15 March - 10 May, at Cassette in Kensington. Food by the experienced Cassette team, front of house by Scarf trainees and mentors. Book now!
What's a Scarf Dinner?

Scarf Dinners are a great way to see our work up close, while enjoying a delicious night out. We move to a different parter restaurant each season, and trainees look after the front-of-house while professional chefs do the cooking. Learn more.
Spring Scarf Dinners '23 at Noisy Ritual

Spring Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 11 October - 29 November. Scarf trainees and mentors will serve a set menu designed and cooked by the experienced Noisy Ritual kitchen team. Book now!
Autumn '26 Pop-Up Scarf Dinners at Masti

Join us for our first seasonal Scarf Dinners for the year! We're excited to pop up at Masti in Fitzroy on Wednesday 20 and Wednesday 27 May, with the Autumn Scarf '26 trainees running the front of house. Bookings are now open.
The Scarf Team

The Scarf team comprises a bunch of passionate staff members and volunteers who are committed to Scarf's Vision, Mission and Values.
10-week Seasonal Program

Scarf's 10-week Seasonal Programs include weekly training sessions and paid work experience and mentoring at Scarf Dinners, and through Scarf Partners.
Become a Scarf Trainee

At Scarf, we run a range of hands-on hospitality and job-readiness programs for young people seeking protection and those from refugee or migrant backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment.
Winter Scarf Dinners '22

Scarf Dinners will kick off in 2022 in partnership with Pipis Kiosk and Perry's: A Refreshment Club. Join us and support recent Scarf graduates to gain paid work experience while enjoying a seriously delicious set menu.
Winter Scarf Dinners '23 at Molly Rose

Winter Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 12 July - 30 August. Scarf trainees and mentors will serve a set menu designed and cooked by the experienced Molly Rose kitchen team. Book now!