Hi, my name is Moni, and I’m writing this as Sarah’s daughter.

My mum has poured her entire soul into Sarah’s Unplugged. For over 10 years, this café hasn’t just been her livelihood — it’s been her purpose. She has shown up every single day with heart, resilience, and a deep belief in community, even when things were hard behind the scenes.

This is more than a café.

It’s a place where people have been seen, heard, welcomed, and remembered. Where locals know they can walk in and feel at home. Where staff have been treated like family. Where connection has always mattered more than profit.

Recently, due to a change in property ownership, we’ve been thrown into an unexpected lease dispute. As a small, family-run business, we simply cannot afford the legal costs required to fight for the café, and without support, we are facing the devastating reality of having to close our doors within the next two months.

How the funds will be used

The funds raised through this GoFundMe will be used carefully and transparently to give Sarah’s Unplugged the best possible chance to survive this period, including:

Funds raised will go directly toward:

Legal and lease-related costs

Keeping the café operational during this critical period

Giving us the chance to continue serving Maleny rather than shutting down prematurely

This isn’t just about saving a business — it’s about protecting a local, family-run café that has been part of Maleny’s fabric for 10 years

Allowing us time and breathing space to explore all options rather than being forced to close abruptly

Watching my mum face the possibility of losing something she has built with so much love has been heartbreaking. She has given everything to this place — her time, her energy, her care — and now, we’re asking for help to give her café a chance to survive this chapter.

Every donation, no matter the size, truly helps. And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this story means just as much.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for supporting not just a business, but a community space built on heart.

With gratitude,

Moni ☕