Happy Spaces

Guess what? Working close to home is proven to make you happier 👏

✅ Meet, work and connect in the heart of the village
✅ Get time back for lifestyle
✅ Make friends
✅ Productivity and inspiration
✅ Collaboration and new opportunities
✅ Deeper sense of belonging

Here’s some of our options at Happy Spaces Torquay. But we know it’s much better in person.

We’d love to meet you 🧡

We loved chatting with the team Surfcoast Connect.

They’re doing wonderful things on the Surf Coast, connecting locals with local businesses. That’s right up our alley ✅👏

We’re so excited to introduce you to Matty and Kerstin, the inspiring pair behind Happy Spaces, the Surfcoast's coworking community that’s all about connection, belonging, and working closer to home. If you’ve ever wished for a place where you can escape the long commutes, be part of something bigger and feel truly supported while you work, you’ll understand exactly why Matty started Happy Spaces.

When Matty first moved to Torquay, his vision was simple: create a space where people could reclaim their time and find a deeper sense of connection with others. Happy Spaces opened its doors in late 2019 and quickly became the go-to place for locals looking to blend work and lifestyle in the most inspiring way possible.

Located right in the heart of Torquay, Happy Spaces spans across the upper level of the beautifully designed 4-6 Gilbert St, offering stunning views of Front Beach. This coworking haven connects you with not just the local community, but the breathtaking coastal scenery that makes our coast so special—a perfect mix of productivity and connection.

Yet Happy Spaces wouldn’t be what it is today without Kerstin, who brings her warmth and passion for people to everything she does. When she first stepped into Happy Spaces, Kerstin felt an instant connection and knew she had found her place. Now as the General Manager, she’s the heart of the space, making sure every member feels welcomed, supported, and part of something meaningful. From her thoughtful onboarding of new members to the connections she fosters between local businesses, Kerstin makes sure Happy Spaces is more than just a place to work—it’s a place where people truly thrive.

Designed with Heart
Happy Spaces is more than desks and meeting rooms. Every detail of the space is carefully designed to reflect the natural beauty of Torquay, from the ocean-inspired flooring to the stunning mural by local artist Liam Veers. With natural light flooding the rooms and eco-friendly touches throughout, Happy Spaces is also a certified B Corp, deeply committed to sustainability and the local environment.

Come for the Desk, Stay for the Community
At the heart of Happy Spaces is a sense of connection and community. It’s where you’re just as likely to share a laugh over a coffee as you are to collaborate on a project with a fellow member. From spontaneous kitchen chats to shared lunches, this is a space where you can feel at home while still being productive. It’s these everyday moments that make Happy Spaces truly special—this is a place where people care about each other.

With flexible memberships, private offices, hot desks, and meeting rooms, Happy Spaces has options for everyone—whether you’re a remote worker, a small business owner, or someone just looking for a more inspiring place to get things done.

Book a tour with Kerstin today to get a real feel for Happy Spaces—the views alone will draw you in, but it’s the community that will make you want to stay. Visit happyspaces.com.au to book your tour today!

And stay tuned—we can’t wait to share the full story of Matty and Kerstin’s journey and the heart behind Happy Spaces.

Life thrives locally. We love our home in the heart of the village in Torquay. All the connectivity, stories and experiences that come from local community.

Connection beyond the space ✨

Benny & Jimmy enjoying overlapping business trips… and refreshments in Sydney. Big smiles all round 🍻

Kel & Em bumping into each other at an awards night in Melbourne, where Em received recognition from the Faculty of Education at Melbourne Uni 👏 as Kel puts it ‘I totally fan girl’d “ 💓

We just love how relationships grow outside of the walls of Happy.

What makes Happy, happy? Great people, genuine connection beyond business and local vibes.

We do love our community 💓

Writing and launching a book takes dedication, creativity, and perseverance. We’re happy to share that Lyndon from our community has achieved this milestone.

Lyndon Russell, Managing Director at Next Level Accountants, yesterday launched “Know Your Numbers”, a book that helps you to get clear on the numbers that matter, get paid and build profit.

The Happy community attended Lyndon’s book launch to support his incredible achievement.

Working close to home, but not at home. Productivity, connection and collaboration awaits.

Ready to start using your business as a force for good? Book your tickets to Ripple Surf Coast’s event on Thursday 2nd May and discover how local impact businesses and B Corporations are leading the way in creating positive social and environmental change.

Walk away with:
- Inspiration from great global and local businesses
- Learn about the B Corporation
- Connect and network with great businesses

Click the link in the bio to secure your tickets and connecting with like-minded business owners who are transforming the way we do business.

March is B Corp month and Happy Spaces is moving forward.

Happy is constantly making moves to create more inclusive workspaces, and embody the culture and vibe of our community, actively connecting with the local area.

We’re committed to continuously evolving our environmental standards and champion businesses and events that focus on community and environmental impact, locally.
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Back in 2019/20 before we’d fully launched in Torquay there was a bunch of crew who backed us in and joined our community before we’d even finished building. In fact, they stayed with us while we built… here’s to everyone that believed in our vision before it could be seen. We’re so grateful for the ‘originals’ who help us co-create the environment and community. So many connections and stories have happened since then. Here’s just a few of you, but to all of you…. Thankyou and … we love you 💓m

Summer starting to sneak in now. Balcony and beach views… and some work too ☀️

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Event ready 🙌 Looking forward to tonight with the Business as a force for good event with

Last week with our friends at Surf Coast Women in Business x One Roof.

A great night of connection and community 🙌

Community connection and belonging in your local area are core to your wellbeing.

But what does that mean? Is it the sense of home that comes from feeling part of your community, bumping into people you know in the street, your favourite place, that spot in nature, the friendships and groups you’re part of, the shared experiences and collaborations along the way.

Your local world might seem geographically small sometimes but in reality there’s a whole WORLD inside it. Ready to be discovered, close to home.

What does local belonging mean for you?

By day. Our lounge.
By night. Events.

Light, naturally☀️

At Happy, our community feel more connected to their local area as a result of working from our spaces. Over 70% 🙌

Why? We’ll firstly, we’re located right in the village hubs, near all the good stuff. And secondly, people connect and share, make friends, let each other know what great stuff is happening in the area.

Feels like home right?

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Space to chat, chill and connect. Everyone is welcome.

EVENT / Business as a force for good.

Our B Corp Breakfast Series features the global business movement and the local companies at their different stages of their journey

Our first breakfast on March 17th features panelists from and .

For more details and tickets, scan the QR code in this post.

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of the

Where the magic happens 🪄

Some of the inspiring, powerful and collaborative women of Happy Spaces Torquay.

Coming together for lunch and chats, choosing to spend time inside and outside of the space 🙌

We ❤️ our community.

Some of our Torquay family bumping into each other in Melbourne.

Rania, Ben and Anthony have been with us since the beginning and we love the synchronicities and stories that come from the Happy community 🙌