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Started Sunday
Jun 21
Nganampa Ngura - Our Places (As part of NAIDOC Week) through Post Office Projects Gallery

Nganampa Ngura - Our places Post Office Projects proudly presents a group exhibition created in partnership with fellow Port Adelaide contemporary arts organisation Iwiṟi Arts. Featuring paintings and ceramics, ‘Nganampa Ngura - Our places’ is a celebration of collaboration, country, community and culture.

“Nganaṉa painting nyangangka nganaṉa nganampa ngura kutju paintamilalpai nganampa kulintjanguṟu.” - Audrey Brumby, Iwiṟi Arts Studio Artist.

“In our paintings, we are always painting about our own Country. Our places. We are painting as an expression of our own identity.”

Since its inception in 2021 Iwiṟi Art Studio has rapidly established itself as a highly regarded Studio. Iwiṟi creates a space for artistic expression that promotes cultural retention, transmission and wellbeing across the generations while also providing Aṉangu artists with commercial opportunities to produce economic benefit for their family and community.

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Started Thursday
Jul 2
TJUKURPA KUNPU (strong dreaming ) through The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

Celebrating powerful Aboriginal women from regional South Australia.

Grounded in deep listening and cultural practice, Tjukurpa Kunpu tells stories of connection - to Tjukurpa, to each other, and to Country. These thirteen artists are connected from many places across regional South Australia, each of them with deep personal connections to curator Marli Macumba.

Marli Macumba is a Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, Arrernte, and Gurindji artist and emerging curator. A Ku Arts First Nations Curators Program Alumni, Marli continues to illustrate her steadfast commitment to elevating First Nations voices through her curatorial practice with her solo curatorial debut, Tjukurpa Kunpu.

With a strong focus on her home community in Port Augusta, she continues to champion opportunities for local artists to share their stories, celebrate culture, and strengthen intergenerational connections. This exhibition will reflect Marli’s evolving curatorial vision, one that centres community, culture, and Country.

Sponsored by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and co-presented with Ku Arts

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Started Wednesday
Jul 22
Eco Creators Club through Port Environment Centre, 27 North Parade Port Adelaide, SA 5015 Australia

Are you looking for a creative way to make new friends and connect with others who care about the environment?

Do you enjoy making things with your hands and giving old materials a new purpose?

Would you like to learn practical upcycling skills in a relaxed, welcoming space?

♻️Eco Creators Club♻️ is a hands-on workshop series for young people aged 12 – 15 years, exploring creative ways to reduce waste through upcycling and repurposing everyday items. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills, express their creativity and connect with others through shared making experiences. $50, bookings essentials. Fortnightly workshops

Across five workshops, participants will transform discarded and unwanted materials into unique handmade creations while discovering how small actions can help reduce waste and support a more sustainable future. The sessions will run Wednesdays fortnightly during Term 3 from 3:30pm–5:30pm at the Port Environment Centre:

22nd July – Felt Creatures 5th August – Fuzzy Sock Birds 19th August – Men’s Tie Bags 2nd September – Broken Mug to Mini Cactus Pot 16th September – Needle Felt Pictures

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Adelaide - Earth's Greatest Enemy- Film screening and discussion with Abby Martin US Film maker Capri Theatre

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/rphBWk15_h4

A US foreign policy reporter, Abby Martin, and her Iraq veteran husband turn their sights on the hidden impact that the US military has on the planet, after the birth of their first child created them anxiety about the climate crisis. Their investigation exposes a secretive and constantly-expanding web of pollution, cover-ups and unaccountability by the world’s biggest polluter.

The film, Earth’s Greatest Enemy, reveals a hidden truth behind global heating: the role of the US Military as the world’s largest institutional polluter, tracing the link between war, empire, and ecological destruction.

We follow the film showing with a panel discussion including film maker Abby Martin & others

Presented by Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) - https://ipan.org.au/

This film is recommended for a mature audience (M) and that it contains thematic material that may be disturbing to some viewers, including discussions of war and environmental destruction, but that this material is presented in an educational and journalistic context’. Persons under 15 years must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

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Friday
Jul 24
Friends of Belair National Park Green Shed, near Main Oval, Belair National Park

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

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IPAN National Conference 2026 through Old Stock Exchange 55 Exchange Place

The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) is a grassroots coalition advocating for an independent and peaceful Australian foreign policy.

IPAN are campaigning for an end AUKUS, Palestine solidarity, end the Force Posture Agreement with the United States, and is founding member of the Pacific Peace Network (PPN), a coalition of peace organisations from around the Pacific.

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Saturday
Jul 25
Petition signing - with SECRA & Green Pakapakanthi Pakapakanthi/Victoria Park

“We are seeking volunteers to help hand out Petitions and speak with park users about the impact the proposed MotoGP race track would have on Victoria Park and adjacent Park Lands.

If you can spare an hour or more, please reply to this email address with your preferred date and time. We will compile a roster and send you the exact location details.

Many thanks, Sabina Flanagan, Heather Nimmo, Ruth Frazer”

Cycle Salisbury Social Ride - Para Cruizers Hausler Reserve, Kings Road, Paralowie

Local trails through Mawson Lakes, coffee at Baker Boys, Montague Farm. Suitable for MTB/hybrid/e-bikes Contact Brian 0468 927 892

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Unley Repair Cafe Clarence Park Community Centre

The Unley Repair Café is a place where you can learn to repair your broken household items, with the help of expert local volunteer repairers, for free!

Through our sessions we repair things, share knowledge and skills, enjoy cups of tea, reduce landfill, save money, make friends and create community.

Monthly sessions are held from 9.30am – 12.30pm on the last Saturday of each month at the Clarence Park Community Centre Main Hall, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest 5035. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t have something to repair.

Volunteer repairer vacancies come about from time to time, and we are always looking for volunteers with welcoming, co-ordinating, cooking and administrative skills. We always welcome volunteer repairers, especially electricians. If you have repair skills (for anything from shoes to sunglasses, t-shirts to toasters) or want to help out with organising/running sessions, If you’d like to help out, please get in touch at– we’d love to have you! – repaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au. – we’d love to have you!

Follow us on Facebook to keep in touch and stay updated on upcoming events!

View our segment on Channel 7’s SA Weekender aired in 2019. 8 minute doco on Unley Repair Cafe – made in 2019. Thanks to UniSA students in the Sustainable Online Community Engagement Project.

Unley Repair Cafe received an establishment grant in 2018 through the SA Government’s Fund My Neighbourhood program.

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Social Spending, Not War Spending Adelaide Convention Centre terrace

A joint protest of grassroots, social justice organisations

Project Launch : Let's talk about global injustice Gawler Street Cafe, Mount Barker https://maps.app.goo.gl/XrpEAKJTZGf7eZNb6

Twenty-year-old Strathalbyn Artist and Designer Ami Jackson is using creativity as a platform for social change, launching a powerful collection of socially conscious products designed to spark conversation about global injustice, displacement and human rights.

On July 25, Ami will officially launch her exhibition and product range titled ‘Let’s TalkAbout Global Injustice’, featuring intentionally designed practical items including totebags, key rings and wearable art aimed at encouraging awareness, discussion,empathy and personal action.

Ami’s first launch collection focuses on Palestine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza,using symbolism, culture and storytelling through design.

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Sunday
Jul 26
Cycle Salisbury Social Ride - Salisbury Explorers Greentree Park (Hausler Reserve) Kings Rd, Paralowie

Beginners/easy ride along the bitumenised path of the Little Para Trail. Looped ride where you do what you can. Up to 5km, but you do what you can. Then we build up from there. Monthly social rides. Contact Jim B 0401 984 767

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Mount Barker National Tree Day - Planting Springs Wetland at 100 Springs Road, Mount Barker

HELP GROW A GREENER FUTURE 💚 National Tree Day is on Sunday 26 July and you’re invited to join us at Springs Wetland from 10am - 2pm to plant native species and create habitat for local wildlife. Springs Wetland is a vital sanctuary for hundreds of local species providing shelter, food, roosting sites and breeding habitat. By planting native grasses, shrubs, groundcovers and trees, we’re helping restore and strengthen this valuable ecosystem - and create a home for local fauna now and into the future. National Tree Day celebrates its 30th birthday in 2026 so come along, get your hands dirty and enjoy a free BBQ - vegetarian options available. To register your participation: 🧑‍💻 Email emontgomery@mountbarker.sa.gov.au 📱 Phone 8391 7217 Or simply turn up to Springs Wetland at 100 Springs Road in Mount Barker on Sunday 26 July. ❗Please wear suitable clothing, footwear and bring a pair of gloves.

Free Northern Branch Community BBQ Fremont Park

Join our Northern Suburbs Branch for our FREE Community BBQ! Free food and free giveaways, like clothing and other donated items. There are often other activities, like facepainting, or balloon blowing, and definitely some conversation and connecting!!

The BBQ area and playground are accessible, however be aware there is a large pond also if you have young children.

All welcome!!

Anti-Poverty Network SA is a volunteer-run community advocacy group, made-up of job-seekers, pensioners, carers, students, sole parents, and allies, advocating for dignity and justice for all low-income people. We are often joined at the BBQ’s by other organisation and are supported by the Playford Women’s Shed.

This event is sponsored by local businesses and is for members, supporters, and the community, to have a chance to socialise, have a chat about shared challenges, or maybe to seek some information on how to navigate the challenges associated with life, especially when living in poverty. You can also learn more about who we are; what we do; and how you can get involved.

If anyone would like to support the Northern Branch BBQ’s there are many ways to do so. Financial donations can be made on our website and if you would like to support the BBQ through other means, or if you have clothing or other donations, please email for more information.

Further Info: info@apnsa.org or 08 8451 1589

https://www.facebook.com/events/1980610889220919/

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Monday
Jul 27
ACAW - Climate Change Mitigation, Coastal Sand Dunes and Biodiversity Largs Bay Dunes

Come along to this special hands-on work session on Monday 27th July as part of Adelaide Climate Action Week!

Hear from local experts about the importance of coastal dunes systems and community work locally protecting and restoring dunes:

Geoff Wood – Stratigrapher, on the importance of sand dunes and coastal vulnerability due to climate change. Danny Millbanks – Coastal Conservation Officer, on the importance of dune vegetation, stability and biodiversity in coastal dunes systems. Semaphore Largs Dunes Group about their work in caring for the sand dunes along this section of the coast.

You will have a chance to do some light weeding followed by morning tea at 11am. https://events.humanitix.com/acaw-climate-change-mitigation-coastal-sand-dunes-and-biodiversity

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ACAW - Where Healthcare Meets Climate Solutions Lyell McEwin Hospital, Level 2 BL2067 (via Women's Health elevators)

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) presents an exhibition exploring how healthcare can play an active role in mitigating climate change and building a more sustainable future. Showcasing innovative circular economy initiatives, Green Team projects and local partnerships, the exhibition highlights NALHN’s practical climate solutions that are already making a difference across healthcare and inspiring visitors to imagine what’s possible when health and sustainability come together.

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ACAW - CEO of Earth: Can You Build a Plan to Save the Planet? Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub, Marnirni-apinthi Building

You’ve just been handed the top job on Earth. Your mandate: keep global warming within the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 - 2°C, protect nature, keep the economy strong, and make sure the transition is fair to everyone. No pressure.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll take the controls of En-ROADS: the world-renowned climate simulator built by MIT Sloan and Climate Interactive, used by governments, business leaders, and negotiators around the world. Pull the real levers of change: energy prices, renewables, transport, buildings, land use, population, economic growth, and watch the global temperature respond in real time.

Working in small teams, you’ll debate trade-offs, test your instincts against hard system dynamics, and discover which solutions actually move the needle, and which popular ideas barely shift the dial. Expect some surprises. Almost everyone’s first plan misses the mark, and that’s exactly where the learning starts.

Come ready to argue, experiment, and think like a planetary leader. You’ll leave with a genuine understanding of what it takes to solve climate change, and a sense of what’s truly possible.

No science background needed — just curiosity and a willingness to make some big decisions.

Agenda 1 The mission: You are now the CEO of Earth. You need to manage four goals: climate, nature, economy, and social justice.

2 Meet the simulator Live demo of En-ROADS. See how it responds and establish the baseline: where we’re heading under current policy, what you can do, and how you can see what was impacted.

3 Team huddle Groups of 3–5 form. Before touching the sim, each team debates and sketches a strategy on paper: what will they prioritise, and what will they trade off?

4 Take the controls Teams access the simulation and build their plan, testing levers against the four goals.

5 Report back Each team shares their headline result again one or more of the four goals e.g. final temperature, the economy, nature and social justice as well as one surprising thing they learned.

6 Debrief What actually worked, common traps, and how this maps to real-world action. Closing: what are we taking away?

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ACAW - Takayna - The Heart of Lutruwita Screening Union Cinema (Level 5, Union House, Adelaide University City East)

Hosted by the Adelaide University Greens Club and Adelaide University Film Society, a screening of the latest Bob Brown Foundation film documentary on Takayna, Australia’s largest temperate rainforest.

Location; Union Cinema, (Level 5, Union House) Adelaide Univeristy City, East Campus

Doors: 6:30pm

Movie start time: 7pm

The film lasts for approximately 45 minutes but we will have time for an intermission and a discussion about the content of the documentary afterwards.

About the Film (extracted from the official website for the movie)

Through the power of personal stories, be taken on a journey to the vast and threatened landscapes of Australia’s largest temperate rainforest in northwest Lutruwita / Tasmania.

This area, known as Takayna / Tarkine, is one of the last wild places on Earth.

‘Takayna — the Heart of Lutruwita’ is an inspiring and hopeful film about the battle to defend Takayna from mining and logging.

These people are fighting for its protection, and you can as well

Bring your friends and come along to this wonderful event to raise awareness on climate conservation.

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Tuesday
Jul 28
Friends of Belair National Park Green Shed, near Main Oval, Belair National Park

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

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ACAW - Tuesday Talk - Zoe Freney in discussion with Tansy Curtin Art Gallery of South Australia

For Adelaide Climate Action Week join Tansy Curtin, Assistant Director in conversation with Dr Zoe Freney, artist, writer and academic as they discuss the intertwined relationship of artists and the environment.

For more information visit agsa.sa.gov.au

This talk is not ticketed, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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ACAW - Warm Data Lab - Emergence through conversations Goodman Building - Lecture Theatre

We live in a world of urgency, crises and finding immediate solutions. But many of the challenges we face aren’t technical, they are relational and systemic. They live in how we meet each other and how we perceive the living systems we’re part of and are in dynamic movement together.

In this Warm Data Lab*, you are invited to step out of fixing, ‘faster’, and fragmentation, into a space for collective conversation, creating conditions of the soil for new ideas and perceptions.

We won’t have panels, presentations or experts. There aren’t going to be five top actions you can take right now.

​​Just story-sharing across the many contexts that shape real life. And in this space of being together, we cultivate different conditions that may just allow some new insight or noticing.

​This is an invitation to slow down, arrive exactly as you are, with all your messy complexity, and be in the stories together. What happens if we shift the conditions that allow for possibility to emerge?

We are also hosting an event on Thursday 30th July 6.30-9pm for those unable to make this time.

Warm Data Labs were created by Nora Bateson as an approach for noticing and exploring complexity, by moving through it together.

In a Warm Data Lab, people share stories across the many contexts that shape their lives. The intention isn’t to achieve certain outcomes or solve problems, but because something often becomes visible in that crossing of perspectives that isn’t visible anywhere else. Its found in the gaps, the contradictions, the unexpected resonances between very different lives and experiences.

These labs can feel unfamiliar. As the process is both deeply familiar, and yet it doesn’t resolve to comfort or clarity. It is important to note that this is not a flaw in the design.

Warm Data itself is Nora Bateson’s term for information that is ‘alive’ and in movement. Information that keeps its context intact, the relationships, conditions and entanglements that give it meaning. Where most data strips that away, noticing warm data reveals these independencies and give us a deeper appreciation of our entanglement.

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ACAW - Low-Carbon Concrete and Asphalt in Practice LGA House

This event is designed for councils, asset managers, engineers, procurement teams and project managers interested in procuring and delivering low-carbon concrete and asphalt within local government.

The session will bring together professionals from local councils and industry to present case studies involving on how to specify and procure the right materials to move ahead in decarbonising South Australian infrastructure.

The session will explore the practical considerations of planning and delivering a low-carbon infrastructure projects - from early procurement conversations and specification development through to construction, quality assurance and on-site delivery – making implementation visible.

Speakers from different parts of the value chain will share practical experiences, lessons learned and best practices, helping participants understand how low-carbon materials can be specified, procured and delivered within existing council frameworks.

Networking Following the presentations, attendees are invited to stay for an hour of networking.

This provides an opportunity for councils, practitioners and suppliers to continue discussions, share experiences, ask practical questions and build the relationships needed to turn low-carbon ambitions into successful projects.

Event partners This event is hosted by the LGA South Australia and MECLA, the Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance.

The event is proudly sponsored by SmartCrete CRC.

Note: This is an invite-only event and is not open for public registration. Please contact us to let us know whether you are a council representative or a supplier/industry representative.

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ACAW - ILN Capital Conversations x Climate & Clean Tech Showcase Sanctuary, Adelaide Zoo

Join South Australia’s most dynamic founders, investors and industry leaders for an afternoon of capital conversations, climate & clean tech innovation, and meaningful connections.

Delivered by the Department of State Development through the Innovation Leaders Network (ILN) as part of Adelaide Climate Action Week, this event brings together high‑growth startups and investors, including interstate venture capital firms, to explore funding pathways and showcase South Australia’s strengths in climate, energy and sustainability innovation.

Whether you’re seeking investment, exploring emerging technologies, or looking to expand your network, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the people, ideas and capital shaping South Australia’s clean economy.

We encourage you to register for both sessions to gain the most value. If you wish to attend both, please select both ticket types when registering. For enquiries, email: RIFcontact@sa.gov.au

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ACAW - Where Climate Meets Capital Bragg Lecture Theatre, Adelaide University

Who pays? What gets funded? Who benefits? and who decides?

Trillions of dollars are now being mobilised globally for climate action, yet many of the communities facing the greatest risks struggle to access finance. From Pacific Island nations to remote Aboriginal communities and regional Australia, climate resilience raises profound questions about equity, justice and shared prosperity.

South Australia has an opportunity not only to accelerate its own transition, but to help demonstrate how climate finance can deliver benefits for people and places often left behind.

Join influential leaders from finance, philanthropy, and academia for a panel conversation on the future of climate finance.

Our speaker lineup features leading voices driving climate action and investment, including Charles Yu, Regional Lead – Sustainable Finance, Asia and the Pacific, United Nations Development Programme and Dr Amanda Cahill, Founder of The Next Economy with more speakers to be announced.

This forum offers an exceptional opportunity to hear from experts, engage with peers across sectors, and build connections to accelerate climate action.

What to expect

Gain practical insights into the evolving climate finance landscape across Australia and the Pacific.

Hear diverse perspectives from leaders working across investment, government, philanthropy and the climate sector.

Build new relationships with decision-makers, practitioners and changemakers committed to financing climate solutions.

Ask the questions that will drive key insights to shape an ACAW Communiqué to the COP31 Taskforce.

Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, business leader, researcher, philanthropist, community advocate or interested citizen, this forum is an opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping how South Australia finances a climate-ready future.

We are proud to partner with venue host Adelaide University, whose valued support helped bring this flagship event to life.

To register as an attendee select the General Admission ticket option.

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ACAW - ActNow Theatre Community Workshop Intensive: Making Theatre for Climate Action with Nescha Jelk ActNow Theatre

Do you want to do more for climate action but struggle to start?

Are you interested in theatre that invites community participation?

Do you like to have fun?

If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, this is the intensive for you.

Join ActNow Theatre Associate Director, Nescha Jelk, to experiment with playful ideas for participatory theatre that motivates climate action, as part of the 2026 Adelaide Climate Action Week.

The intensive takes place across two days.

Please note, you must be available for both of these sessions to attend:

Tuesday 28th July

6:30pm - 8:30pm

ActNow Theatre - 144 Tynte St, Pirltawardli/North Adelaide

Saturday 1st August

10am - 4:30pm

North Adelaide Library and Community Centre - 176 Tynte St, Pirltawardli/North Adelaide

This free event is designed for community members aged 18+, with a small donation suggested from allies to support the program.

All donations $2 and over are fully tax-deductible.

Please consider carefully if you are able to attend the workshop before registering your ticket.

Places are limited, and our workshops often become fully booked, with waitlists of people wanting to attend.

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Wednesday
Jul 29
ACAW - WEBINAR: Unpacking the climate risks to South Australia Online Event

What does climate change mean for South Australia — and for you?

From hotter days and changing rainfall patterns to more frequent extreme weather, these changes are already shaping how we live, work and plan for the future. What might this mean for you?

Join a free public webinar hosted by the Department for Environment and Water to unpack some of the key findings from South Australia’s first Statewide Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Assessment.

As South Australia’s first statewide assessment, this work provides an important foundation for understanding risks and opportunities associated with our changing climate to support better planning for our future.

Click on the following link to explore the risk assessment reports: Statewide Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Assessment report.

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ACAW - Gender, Care & Climate Online Event

Climate change and disasters place disproportionate pressures on women, who often shoulder increased caring responsibilities while playing leading roles in community recovery and resilience. Despite this, women remain underrepresented in climate, disaster and energy transition decision-making.

This discussion will enable a mixed audience of experts, advisers to government and those interested in climate resilience and/or gender equity to examine the intersections of gender, care, and the renewable energy transition — helping identify risks, opportunities and practical policy solutions that:

Strengthen Communities: Build resilience across regional and metropolitan South Australia

Improve Equity: Address underrepresentation in climate and energy decision making

Maximise Benefits: Unlock the social and economic potential of climate action in SA

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ACAW - In Conversation – Climate readiness to support our gardens to thrive! Goodman Building Lecture Theatre, Adelaide Botanic Garden

In Conversation – Climate readiness to support our gardens to thrive! Join Professor Michelle Waycott, Chief Botanist, and Dr Leonie Scriven, Deputy Director Living Collections, from the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium, for Adelaide Climate Action Week.

During this insightful conversation, Michelle and Leonie will explore how to ensure the plants in our urban and peri-urban landscapes can survive the variable climate conditions of the future.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from two leading experts and gain a better understanding of how to make your gardens, botanic gardens and bushlands more climate ready.

This talk is ideal for avid gardeners, landscape professionals, students, and anyone interested in climate-resilient gardens.

Bring your questions, as there will be designated time at the end of this talk.

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ACAW - How can we do this better, together? A community workshop for co-creating SA's Climate Movement Strategy The ExChange

An interactive workshop with community as part of co creating SA’s statewide climate movement strategy Join us for the very first co creation workshop to help shape the South Australia’s statewide climate and environment movement strategy.

This open workshop invites everyone involved in—or passionate about— nature, biodiversity and climate to connect, collaborate and create a shared vision for a stronger movement.

Why a statewide movement strategy?

The co created statewide movement strategy brings together a diverse cohort of community members, grassroots groups, campaigners, volunteers, advocates, and organisations to create a shared vision and plan for our movement.

Through this process we

build connections and partnerships

identify our movement’s strengths and needs

define our shared priorities and goals

develop a clear, practical plan on how to achieve this together

We’ve only just started and have already had one on one conversations with over 20 community organisers, campaigners, leaders, co-design experts, strategists, and movement builders to devise the plan for this co creation process.

Join Conservation Council of South Australia and friends to be a part of the very first stage of this exciting next step for SA’s climate movement.

Share your thoughts, meet others passionate about our planet, and make a real contribution to building a stronger voice for environment and climate in SA.

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ACAW - Emerging Leaders Expo MOD (Museum of Discovery)

The Emerging Leaders Expo is the flagship event for youth at Adelaide Climate Action Week. By young people, for young people.

Young South Australians aged 16-25 are doing serious climate work right now, in classrooms, communities, labs, art studios and on Country. Too often that work goes unseen and unconnected. The Expo exists to change that.

Whether you’re already deep in the climate space or just starting to find your way in, if you’re a young person engaged in or curious about climate action, this evening is for you. Climate action looks different across every community, industry and creative practice and all of it belongs in this room.

What to expect:

A space lined with posters showcasing climate projects led by young South Australians

Real conversations with the people behind the work

Networking games and a collective zine-making table

Mentors from across the climate sector ready to talk about your work, your ideas and what comes next, whether that’s a new collaborator, a pathway into the sector, or simply knowing you’re not doing this alone.

The format prioritises lateral connection over hierarchy. There is no main stage and no keynote. No polished pitch required.

The exhibited posters will be captured in a permanent digital archive on the ACAW website, giving visibility to the incredible work already being done by young people across this state.

To register as an attendee select the General Admission ticket option

Want to share your climate work, project or passion area? Submit an EOI to be part of the poster exhibition by selecting the Exhibit a poster EOI ticket type.

Your poster can be about you and the climate work you’re doing, or about one specific project you’ve built, run, researched or made. This is about using your poster to inspire, teach and engage with peers who share your passion, and to catalyse more connections, projects and energy on climate action. Posters do not have to be fancy! They are a reference for discussion.

In the lead up to the Emerging Leaders Expo we will be providing support for those making posters including examples and an in person poster making a working bee, as well as being available to chat and answer any of your questions.

At the Emerging Leaders Expo there will be a designated period of time for those who have submitted posters to stand beside their poster and chat about their work as guests move through the space.

This event is supported by MOD. and the Environment Institute. We’re so grateful for MOD. generously hosting us, and for the Environment Institute’s support in bringing this event to life.

Venue Access

Entry to the building is from North Terrace, includes ramp and stairs options.

The Beast exhibit is located on level 1, and the BEGINNINGS exhibition is located across the ground floor and level 1, which is accessible via stairs and elevator.

Toilets are located on the ground floor and include male, female and disabled toilets.

Some seating is available in the galleries.

For more information about the building’s accessibility, please visit: https://mod.org.au/home/visit/access-inclusion/

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Thursday
Jul 30
ACAW - SA Climate Action Map: Community morning tea Adelaide University Enterprise and Innovation Hub

Join ThincLab and the Innovation & Collaboration Centre at Adelaide University for a relaxed morning tea with a purpose, as part of Adelaide Climate Action Week.

We’ll be unveiling the South Australia Climate Action Map — a living, growing picture of who’s doing what on climate across our state, from energy and transport to waste, agriculture, and adaptation. Over good food and good company, you’ll get to explore what’s already happening in South Australia, add anything we’ve missed, and stick up one thing you’re doing (or planning to do) for the climate.

No expertise required, no pressure, just tea, coffee, conversation, and a chance to be part of building something the whole community can use. Open to the public, students, industry, community groups, and anyone curious about climate action in SA.

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ACAW - First Nations Community Climate Action Day Yitpi Yartapuultiku

A community led day connecting First Nations people through conversation to inspire climate action, community impact and caring for Country.

Led by First Nations voices, the day brings community together to explore climate change, the environment, caring for Country and the role First Nations knowledge, leadership and practices play in creating positive change. Through workshops, discussions and collaborative conversations, participants will connect, share ideas, learn from one another and identify practical actions that create lasting impact for Country and community.

Guided by the themes of Connection. Action. Impact. Caring for Country, the day is designed to strengthen relationships, inspire collaboration and support community led responses to climate change. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful discussions, share experiences, build new relationships and help shape ongoing priorities for climate action and caring for Country.

More than a one day gathering, this is the beginning of an ongoing journey of connection, conversation and collective action. Our aim is for everyone to leave with new ideas, stronger relationships and a shared commitment to continue the conversation, care for Country and create lasting community impact.

Join us at the Yitpi Yartapuultiku Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Port Adelaide, on 30 July 2026, and be part of a day of connection, collaboration and action.

Delicious catering from a First Nations business will be available throughout the day.

Tickets are available on a pay what you can basis. We invite you to contribute an amount that feels right for you. If you aren’t able to pay much or anything at all thats ok, we still want you to be a part of the day. Every contribution helps cover the costs of the event and supports future gatherings, ensuring these important conversations continue and more opportunities are created for First Nations communities to connect, share and take action together.

We hope you are able to join us for an exciting day together. Book your tickets and feel free to pass on to your networks and community.

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ACAW - Growing traditional plants and their uses Tedder Reserve 34, Belgrave Avenue, Flinders Park

Join us at the Flinders Park Community Garden for a hands on gardening experience. Our community garden is a free space where anyone can pick what they need, and meet their local community in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

This workshop will be presented by Drew Kilner from Walking Together with Kaurna, alongside Steven Hoepfner from the City of Charles Sturt.

Drew will teach us about traditional plants and their uses, health benefits and how they tie in with stories and culture. Together we will plant a brand new bush tucker garden for our community to enjoy.

All tools and plants will be provided. Please BYO gloves.

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ACAW: Coast, Community & Climate webinar online via Teams

A webinar for Adelaide Climate Action Week exploring community approaches to caring for Adelaide’s coastline discussing the importance of community action to protect coastal ecosystems including coastal dunes, seagrass meadows, shellfish reefs, wetlands and mangroves.

Join us to hear from three local groups using a community approach to blue carbon ecosystem restoration, showcasing their work on the LeFevre Peninsula and learn how you can get involved!

The Coastal Dunes Rehabilitation Project working to restore natural dunes systems through vegetation management. The Living Shoreline Project measuring the effects of implementing bioengineered structures and transplantation of intertidal plants to mitigate climate driven inundation impacts in the Port River. The Seagrass for Snapper & Blue Swimmers Projects by OzFish uses community efforts to collect and propagate seagrass to restore seagrass meadows in the Port River and Adelaide coastal waters.

Registrations via Teams essential to access webinar follow this link to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5efe9ea0-d9a9-4cea-bab9-ee6f0ebd9772@f83f8fe4-94c8-49e1-9444-62f751435d14

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ACAW - From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Practical ASRS Climate Disclosure for SA Businesses Cowell Clarke Office

From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Practical ASRS Climate Disclosure for SA Businesses

South Australian businesses are entering a new era of mandatory climate-related financial disclosure under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS). For Group 2 entities — those with 250+ employees, $500M+ in assets, or $200M+ in revenue — obligations begin from 1 July 2026. For Group 3 entities, the clock starts ticking from 1 July 2027.

But compliance alone isn’t the goal. The businesses that thrive will be those that use climate disclosure as a strategic lever — to attract capital, manage risk, strengthen supply chain relationships, and build long-term resilience.

Join 2XE and Cowell Clarke for a practical, no-jargon session designed for South Australian business leaders, finance professionals, and sustainability managers navigating ASRS climate disclosure. Whether you’re in Group 1 preparing for Year 2 reporting, Group 2 (reporting from 1 July 2026) or preparing for Group 3 obligations, this event will equip you with the knowledge to not just comply — but to use climate disclosure as a genuine business advantage. Expect real-world frameworks, legal context, and actionable strategies you can take back to your organisation the same day.

Please RSVP by Thursday 16 July 2026.

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ACAW - National Dive Briefing: SA Algal Bloom and Giant Cuttlefish Update Online event

Join Divers for Climate during Adelaide Climate Week for a national online briefing exploring the ongoing impacts of South Australia’s harmful algal bloom and what it means for the future of our marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

More than a year on from the unprecedented algal bloom, we’re bringing together scientists, dive operators, and ocean advocates once again to share the latest updates from the frontlines. We’ll discuss the continuing ecological impacts, including the concerning absence of Whyalla’s iconic giant cuttlefish aggregation, and explore what these changes mean for marine life, tourism, and the communities that depend on healthy oceans.

Event Details

Date/Time: Thursday 30th July, 5;30pm AEST Location: Online (link provided upon registration) Who should attend: Divers, snorkellers, freedivers, marine tourism professionals, ocean lovers, and anyone passionate about protecting Australia’s marine environment.

Our speakers will share:

The latest update on South Australia’s harmful algal bloom and recovery efforts.

First-hand experiences from those living and working on the coast.

The impacts on Whyalla’s world-famous giant cuttlefish aggregation and the regional community.

How the dive community can support.

The session will conclude with an interactive community discussion, providing an opportunity to ask questions, connect with others, and explore meaningful actions we can take together. List of speakers coming soon!

Whether you joined us last year or are learning about this issue for the first time, we’d love to have you as part of the conversation.

See you online!

For any questions, contact us via Instagram or at info@diversforclimate.com.

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ACAW - 2026 South Australian Climate Leaders Awards U City

Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration, connection and innovation at the 2026 South Australian Climate Leaders Awards, as part of Adelaide Climate Action Week.

These awards recognise individuals, organisations, communities, businesses and government driving real change in response to our changing climate. They showcase innovation, projects and impact, from cutting emissions and driving adaptation to raising awareness and advancing research and education.

Be inspired by our keynote speaker Craig Reucassel, award‑winning comedian, broadcaster and co‑creator of The War on Waste. Craig is known for bringing environmental issues to life with humour, insight and practical solutions, and will share his unique perspective on real‑world climate action. Ticketed https://events.humanitix.com/2026-south-australian-climate-leaders-awards

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ACAW - Conversations for the Common Good - The Future of Climate Futures Church South

To think about the future of climate, we may need roots, stars and a sixth sense.

This conversation brings together ecology, intuition and space-thinking to explore how we might listen more deeply, imagine more bravely and act with greater care.

On the couch in conversation with Moira Were AM will be Dr Sabine Dittmann, Ben Adams and Tony Shillitoe with an eye to the future.

Dr Sabine Dittmann is an internationally recognised marine ecologist. Her distinguished career has taken her to wetlands and tropical locations. She continues to provide advice to the Federal Government on biodiversity, Sabine will bring her deep appreciation of systems and how everything is connected from the moon, to the rivers and the ocean to this challenging conversation.

Ben Adams will bring his super coaching powers to this conversation from his experience in AI, cyber, space, and other advanced technology sectors. Ben believes deeply that the most important work happens when purpose-led people from across an entire system come together — not to protect their corner, but to see the whole picture.

Tony Shillitoe is a critically acclaimed author of scifi, fantasy, historical fiction and young adult novels who travels through time and space for inspiration and sources of truth. Retired, a reformed teacher of English and a student of contemporary politics, Tony believes that our future as a species lies in our ability to collaboratively understand and value our planet and all life on it because all life is utterly dependent on the planet’s health.

Moira Were AM has been hosting community conversations for decades on topics that help us reflect on the past, draw wisdom into our present choices and decisions to propel us forward to be good ancestors rather than prophets of doom. She is currently Mayor, City of Onkaparinga and hosting these conversations as a private citizen. This is not a program or service of City of Onkaparinga.

This conversation is the third and final one in this series of Conversations for the Common Good and part of Adelaide Climate Action Week.

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Friday
Jul 31
Friends of Belair National Park Green Shed, near Main Oval, Belair National Park

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

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ACAW - A climate of giving Inparilla, The Wyatt Trust’s meeting place 161 Frome Street, Adelaide, City of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 5000

Giving circles are all about people getting together to fund the change they want to see.

These groups of people gather regularly across South Australia and have their own ways of giving money away.

This special event brings two together to pool resources and put money into ideas, projects and communities who are ready to make a difference. For Adelaide Climate Action Week (ACAW), this means we want to know what you’d like to do to act on climate.

Tell us your climate impact idea (and we might give you $1000)

Maybe your climate impact idea or project will be awarded a gift of $1000. If you want to apply for funding, answer the relevant questions when you book your ticket.

Whatever your idea might be about, make sure it’s giving climate ;-)

We are launching with a total of $4000 thanks to the Awesome Foundation Adelaide and Humankind’s Ripple Effect (that’s 4 grants of $1000 each to start). The invitation is open to others to grow the pot (get in touch with Matthew via adelaide@awesomefoundation.org).

The giving circles involved (details below) have ways of deciding where our funds go. We will choose from the list of applications before the big day and on the morning of the event you will be able to learn about what we funded, or maybe even hear from those we fund (or shortlist).

In addition to the funds the giving circles are contributing, we are inviting people to come to the event and chip in. You will see when you book your FREE ticket that we are asking for contributions – these will all go toward an additional ‘people’s choice’ grant. Spaces are limited for this event, so if you’re keen to come and join the fun, book now.

Giving circles involved

The groups listed below have their own processes for regular grants all through the year, so be sure to check them out (when it’s not ACAW):

Awesome Foundation Adelaide

Ripple Effect (hosted by Humankind Studios).

Meet our special guest, Craig Reucassel

We will be joined by Australian writer, comedian, broadcaster and changemaker, Craig Reucassel.

Craig is known to many of us for his work with The Chaser and the game-changing documentary series War on Waste. This witty fellow will share a few anecdotes about his work in the impact sector and what he reckons a climate of giving might – or might not – mean!

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ACAW - Climate Action Week AgTech Meetup 335 Yundi Road

AgriTech Meetup Fleurieu Road Trip for Climate Action Week — Friday 31 July

A full day across three working properties on the Fleurieu Peninsula, getting into the detail of what climate-smart farming actually looks like on the ground.

9:30 – 11:00 | Yundi Conservancy with John Fargher Swamp restoration and remote sensing — how technology is being used to monitor and recover a living landscape.

11:30 – 13:30 | Ashley Park Farm with Alistair Just Chickens in the rotational mix, dung beetles, pasture renovation and on-farm composting — a practical look at building soil health and closing nutrient loops.

Lunch supplied by Myponga Bakery

14:00 – 18:00 | ForkTree Project Presentations and hands-on shelterbelt planting, followed by a hog roast, bonfire and beers at sunset.

Boots recommended. Numbers limited.

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ACAW - Backyard Biodiversity: Gardening for Wildlife & Climate Resilience The Precinct

Resilient by Nature: Creating Climate-Resilient Native Habitats

Green Adelaide will help you discover how to create a thriving habitat for Adelaide’s native wildlife right in your own backyard!

This hands-on workshop introduces the key principles of wildlife friendly gardening, helping you discover which local animals are in your area, what they need to thrive, and how to design a space that supports them.

By choosing native plants and a smart design, you aren’t just helping local wildlife - you’re building climate resilience right where you live. Native habitats cope better with harsh summers, use less water, and provide vital cooling islands for local fauna. It’s a win-win for you and nature!

You’ll also get the chance to get your hands dirty! Participants will have the opportunity to plant local species in The Precinct’s garden, gaining practical, real-world planting skills.

What we’ll cover:

An introduction to Adelaide’s native flora and why it matters.

How to identify and protect the wildlife already visiting you.

Practical tips for a nature-rich, climate resilient garden.

Tips about nest boxes and other habitat features.

Simple ways to get started and make an immediate impact.

Come along, get inspired, and transform your backyard into a thriving, resilient haven for local wildlife!

Plus, all participants will take home their own native plant to kickstart their backyard habitat.

Afternoon tea provided.

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ACAW - Beyond the Grid: The next decade of decarbonisation The Conservatory, Ayres House, Adelaide

South Australia is getting close to achieving 100% net renewable electricity generation, one of the most remarkable energy transitions in the world. But electricity is only the beginning. Decarbonising heavy industry, manufacturing, freight, mining, agriculture and the built environment is the harder, messier challenge ahead. This forum brings together some of the senior leaders navigating that challenge for an afternoon of candid conversation. Forget the polished speeches, watch each speaker engaged in honest reflection: what’s working, what isn’t, where the real tensions lie, and what needs to happen next. Make Friday afternoon count, join local and national leaders in large scale energy and industry decarbonisation in good conversation, with cheese and wine. MC and Lead Facilitator Joanna Kay, Program Director, International, The Superpower Institute Confirmed Speakers (More to be announced) Lawrence Ben - Assistant Minister for Copper, Steel, Critical Metals and Minerals Paul Martyn, Chief Executive, Department for Energy and Mining Susan Jeanes - Chair, Heavy Industry Low Carbon Transition CRC and Chair, Additive Manufacturing CRC and Premier’s Climate Change Council Member Richie Merzian - CEO, Clean Energy Investor Group Nathan Blundell - Chief Development Officer, Windlab Dr Amanda Cahill - Founder, The Next Economy Ben Birch - Head of Strategy, Innovation and Growth, SA Power Networks How to register If you’ve received an invitation, please use the provided access code at registration. If you haven’t been provided an access code but would like to attend, a number of places are available through an Expression of Interest process. Select the Expression of Interest ticket type below to apply. Places are limited. This event is presented by Adelaide Climate Action Week in partnership with Windlab - Raising the bar on renewables.

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ACAW - BioBlitz at Byards Road Wetlands Byards Road Wetlands

We’re calling on local families, children and nature lovers to help discover, identify and record as many plant, animal and fungi species as possible in our local area.

It’s a great chance to get outdoors, learn about local biodiversity and contribute to important community science. This will allow us to monitor changes over time, particularly with the projected impacts of climate change.

Come along to see what amazing species we can find!

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ACAW - Our Country, Our Voices: First Nations Voices for Country The Austral

Bringing people together through stories, music and culture. A night to share, listen, learn and connect.

As part of Adelaide Climate Action Week, Our Country, Our Voices: First Nations Voices for Country is an evening celebrating the strength of First Nations voices through storytelling, music, spoken word and creative expression.

The event creates a welcoming space for First Nations people to share stories, experiences and connection to Country, while exploring climate change, caring for Country and our shared responsibility to create a more sustainable future. Through creativity and conversation, the evening invites people to listen, learn, connect and reflect on the important role we all play in caring for Country.

More than a showcase, this is an opportunity to inspire action, strengthen relationships and build a shared commitment to caring for Country. Together, we’ll celebrate First Nations voices, deepen understanding and explore how culture, community and collective action can create lasting impact for future generations.

Whether you’re performing, sharing a story or simply coming along to listen, we’d love you to join us for an inspiring evening of connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Come together to celebrate culture, hear diverse voices, build new relationships and be part of conversations that inspire action and strengthen our collective care for Country.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who wants to join the open mic night, has a story to share that fits in with the theme of the night, register your details here and we will get in touch with you soon. Click here to register.

Come join us at the end of the week for a great night out. Please pass on to your friends, networks and anyone you know so we can get a good crowd there on the night

Tickets To help make the event as accessible as possible, tickets are available on a pay what you feel basis. We simply ask you to contribute an amount that you feel is appropriate, affordable or reflects the value of the evening to you. Every contribution helps cover the costs of delivering this event and supports the creation of more community gatherings that celebrate First Nations voices, strengthen connections and inspire climate action.

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Saturday
Aug 1
Unley BUG - August Social Ride Unley Town Hall - meet at the council car park

Monthly social rides are BACK! Join us for an all-ages, all-abilities ride on a Saturday morning! We’ll be travelling on some fantastic bike paths in and around Unley, and are likely to finish with coffee on the way. Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start. Come and say hi and have a good time - details and route TBC!

ACAW - ActNow Theatre Community Workshop Intensive: Making Theatre for Climate Action with Nescha Jelk North Adelaide Library and Community Centre

Do you want to do more for climate action but struggle to start?

Are you interested in theatre that invites community participation?

Do you like to have fun?

If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, this is the intensive for you.

Join ActNow Theatre Associate Director, Nescha Jelk, to experiment with playful ideas for participatory theatre that motivates climate action, as part of the 2026 Adelaide Climate Action Week.

The intensive takes place across two days.

Please note, you must be available for both of these sessions to attend:

Tuesday 28th July

6:30pm - 8:30pm

ActNow Theatre - 144 Tynte St, Pirltawardli/North Adelaide

Saturday 1st August

10am - 4:30pm

North Adelaide Library and Community Centre - 176 Tynte St, Pirltawardli/North Adelaide

This free event is designed for community members aged 18+, with a small donation suggested from allies to support the program.

All donations $2 and over are fully tax-deductible.

Please consider carefully if you are able to attend the workshop before registering your ticket.

Places are limited, and our workshops often become fully booked, with waitlists of people wanting to attend.

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Forktree National Tree Day Planting The Forktree Project,103 Whitelaw Road, Myponga Beach, SA 5204

Come and join us to mark Planting Day for Adelaide Climate Action Week Day 2026 as we continue to re-establish biodiverse habitat in this beautiful corner of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Join us for a meaningful day of rewilding on the Fleurieu Peninsula and help create more climate-resilient ecosystems in the region. email hello@theforktreeproject.com for more details The Forktree Project is a registered charity restoring habitat and biodiversity across the Hills & Fleurieu region and beyond.

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ACAW - Electrify Adelaide - Switchfest Ngutungka West Lakes at 9 Charles Street, West Lakes, SA 5021

🔌 SwitchFest: Electrify, Save & Take Climate Action

However you live… you can Switch!

Mission Possible, AdaptWest, and Electrify Adelaide are partnering to bring you SwitchFest, a free, practical, community-focused event helping people across Adelaide take real, achievable climate action at home.

Held as part of Adelaide Climate Action Week, SwitchFest brings together local experts, guest speakers, demos and stallholders to share independent, up-to-date advice on cutting emissions and reducing energy costs.

🌱 What you’ll learn

Whether you rent, live in a strata property or cooperative, own your home, or are a small business, you’ll get clear, practical guidance on:

Electrifying your home, business or vehicle

Switching to efficient, electric appliances

Solar and battery options

Reducing household energy use and costs

EV options and charging solutions

Navigating approvals in apartments and shared buildings

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ACAW - Tunes for Trees The Cheese Factory, 239 Kondoparinga Road, Meadows, Mount Barker District Council, South Australia, Australia, 5201

Mount Barker District Council is proudly partnering with unique Adelaide Hills arts venue The Cheese Factory to present Tunes For Trees - two days of incredible live music, where every ticket sold contributes to restoring our beautiful local environment.

Running from 12pm-6pm on both Saturday and Sunday, Saturday’s lineup has a ‘modern folk’ feeling to it, with the award-winning talents of Naomi Keyte and Loren Kate. Sunday leans into sophisticated jazz vibes, with Dave McEvoy and Mélange Latino. There’s also a chance for Saturday’s attendees to join a Pop-Up Choir in the bar led by the amazing Natalie Ermer, while Sunday’s barflies can soak up the sounds of local piano prodigy, 17-year-old Jed Oster-Ives.

Every ticket sold includes a native tree sapling for the purchaser which can either be collected from the venue and planted at home or donated to Council’s community tree planting program. Additional native trees and plants will also be for sale on the day and there will be plenty of time to wander the gorgeous gardens of the Cheese Factory perusing the plant life on offer!

Tunes for Trees is part of the inaugural statewide climate action festival Adelaide Climate Action Week which runs from Monday 27 July until Sunday 2 August.

On the weekend before this event, Council is holding its annual planting event for National Tree Day at Springs Wetland, Mount Barker. We’d love to see you there! Click here for further info.

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Bowden Brompton Repair Cafe 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street, Brompton SA 5007

Bowden Brompton Repair Café

WHEN : First Saturday of every month (except January), 1 pm to 4 pm. WHERE: 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street Brompton

Last repair login is 3:30pm (so repairer has time to finish it)

REPAIRS ~ Sewing / Textiles ~ Darning ~ Electronics ~ General, e.g. glueing broken figurines, fixing furniture (etc!) ~ Sharpening & garden tool maintenance advice ~ Jewellery ~ Horticultural advice (repair your plant) ~ Information Technology advice (repair your IT) IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Unfortunately, we cannot repair coffee machines (they need specialist components, & they tend to be very time-consuming)

  2. We cannot replace zips (very time-consuming) but we CAN attempt to fix the current zip

  3. Our sewing volunteers do not do alterations (but we have a list of local alteration services)

  4. Where possible, bring your own parts; or threads to match clothing repair; or preferred wool colour for darning, e.g. jumpers, socks
  5. Bring what’s needed so that the volunteer-repairer can check the item, e.g., for a cassette player, bring a cassette; CD player, bring a CD; television, bring the remote control!

  6. Please clean the item to be repaired, otherwise repairers will not be able to work on the item.

Coffee, tea, cacao, hot chocolate, broth, biscuits, etc available (gold coin donation to cover ingredients)

NOTE: there are good RECYCLING facilities at 19 on Green Community Centre

For donations (to assist with running costs) we welcome coins & notes, or we have a bank card reader.

Gratitude to Sustainable Communities SA Inc. for their ongoing support, e.g., financial framework and volunteer insurance [SCSA is run by volunteers!]

Thank you & acknowledgment to City Of Charles Sturt for, e.g. donated use of space at 19 on Green, staff’s encouragement and enthusiasm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBrepaircafe Contact: bbrepaircafe@gmail.com

NO need to pre-book! Just turn up on the day.

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ACAW - Preparing for climate impacts on our heath: Workshop 2 Stone and Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub

Preparing for Climate Impacts on Our Health Climate change is no longer a future threat—it is affecting our health and wellbeing today. From extreme heat and bushfires to floods, droughts and environmental damage, communities across Australia are experiencing the health impacts of a changing climate.

Join Doctors for the Environment Australia for an interactive Climate Resilience Workshop designed to help you understand these risks and prepare for what lies ahead. Facilitated by DEA doctor members, these workshops provide a supportive space to learn, connect and take practical action.

Together, we will explore:

How climate change affects physical and mental health

What individuals and communities can do to stay safe during extreme weather events

Practical strategies for building resilience and supporting one another

How stronger community connections can improve wellbeing and preparedness

Opportunities to advocate for climate solutions that protect health

This is more than an information session. It is an opportunity to connect with others, strengthen your community, and gain the knowledge and confidence needed to face climate challenges together.

Everyone is welcome.

Can’t join us on Aug the 1st Adelaide? We are also holding a workshop in Middleton on Wed the 29th of July.

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Sunday
Aug 2
ACAW - Wagtail Urban Farm Tour Wagtail Urban Farm

Wagtail Urban Farm went out with a bang in the beginning of 2023. After having to leave the site that they tended in Mitchell Park for 10 years, the gardening bug bit harder than ever!

Since then, Carla and Steven have been busily plotting how they would improve their micro-scale, homegrown set up again if they could start from scratch.

“Waggie Two” is just that. Using a northern face to capture as much sunlight as possible, limiting nutrients that leave the property and using every spare centimetre to grow food or habitat, their new endeavour, even in it’s infancy, is already taking shape and showing what is possible on a suburban block!

Come and have a guided tour on Sunday, the 2nd of August and help us wrap up the inaugural Adelaide Climate Action Week down south in Sellicks Beach!

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ACAW - Tunes for Trees The Cheese Factory, 239 Kondoparinga Road, Meadows, Mount Barker District Council, South Australia, Australia, 5201

Mount Barker District Council is proudly partnering with unique Adelaide Hills arts venue The Cheese Factory to present Tunes For Trees - two days of incredible live music, where every ticket sold contributes to restoring our beautiful local environment.

Running from 12pm-6pm on both Saturday and Sunday, Saturday’s lineup has a ‘modern folk’ feeling to it, with the award-winning talents of Naomi Keyte and Loren Kate. Sunday leans into sophisticated jazz vibes, with Dave McEvoy and Mélange Latino. There’s also a chance for Saturday’s attendees to join a Pop-Up Choir in the bar led by the amazing Natalie Ermer, while Sunday’s barflies can soak up the sounds of local piano prodigy, 17-year-old Jed Oster-Ives.

Every ticket sold includes a native tree sapling for the purchaser which can either be collected from the venue and planted at home or donated to Council’s community tree planting program. Additional native trees and plants will also be for sale on the day and there will be plenty of time to wander the gorgeous gardens of the Cheese Factory perusing the plant life on offer!

Tunes for Trees is part of the inaugural statewide climate action festival Adelaide Climate Action Week which runs from Monday 27 July until Sunday 2 August.

On the weekend before this event, Council is holding its annual planting event for National Tree Day at Springs Wetland, Mount Barker. We’d love to see you there! Click here for further info.

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APLA Guided Walk - Red Gum Park/Karrawirra (Park 12) Adelaide University Boat Club, North Adelaide SA, Australia

A two-hour Guided Walk, learning about one of the best-loved parts of the Park Lands, along the banks of the Torrens, home to a variety of public art works, significant heritage trees, University facilities, many ducks, and much more. Features include the first arboretum in South Australia, the memorial to Forgotten Australians, Peace Park, Angas Gardens, Grundy Gardens and the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden. Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of just over 2km, around two hours duration. Dogs are welcome, but on a lead, please.

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ACAW - Kidical Mass Adelaide 13 Morphett St, Adelaide, 5000

Celebrate Bikes, Community & Climate Action at Motherload with Kidical Mass Adelaide, 13 Morphett St, Adelaide As part of Adelaide Climate Action Week (July 27 - August 2), we invite you to join us for a special screening of Motherload - an inspiring documentary about cargo bikes, family life, and the growing movement to reclaim our streets for people and planet. This event is more than just a movie screening. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and reenergise the Kidical Mass Adelaide movement, connect with like-minded families and advocates and help shape the future of active transport in Adelaide. In 2026, we are celebrating five years of the Kidical Mass Adelaide movement! As our community continues to grow, we’re looking for new organisers and volunteers who are passionate about safer, more connected streets for children and families. In particular, we’re excited to begin our next major focus: supporting the creation of bike buses across Adelaide primary schools - helping more children ride safely, confidently, and joyfully to school together. Whether you’re already part of the movement or simply curious about how active transport can make our city healthier, fairer, and more climate-friendly, this event is for you. Come along to: * Enjoy an uplifting and thought-provoking film * Meet others passionate about bikes, community and climate action * Learn more about bike buses and how to get involved * Help grow the movement for safer streets for kids in Adelaide * Check out a display of local cargo bikes being used by Adelaide families every day * Discover Adelaide’s pioneering role in longbike prototypes * Discover how active transport can play a meaningful role in climate action and creating more liveable neighbourhoods Bring your friends, family, and enthusiasm and be part of the momentum for change. Doors will open at 2:00 pm Welcome address and movie start around 2:15 pm Movie concludes around 3:50 pm Adelaide Cargo Bikes display and networking from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm This is a child and family-friendly event; there will be breakout activities for kids. We expect movement and chatter during the movie screening. The candy bar will be open for the purchase of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. We’re working on our 2026 demonstration event, which will happen on Sunday, 13 September. All funds raised via ticket sales go toward the 2026 campaign. Thanks to Kidical Mass Adelaide organisers + campaign partners, Middle Ground Motherhood, Bike Adelaide and Parents for Climate for making this event possible. See less Adelaide, South Australia

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ACAW - Climate-Conscious Scavenger Hunt in Adelaide CBD Adelaide Riverbank Lawns, 1 Festival Drive, Adelaide, City of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 5000

In collaboration with the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) comes the Climate-Conscious Scavenger Hunt in Tarndanya/Adelaide!

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT - SPACES ARE LIMITED

Discover the Adelaide CBD through a green lens. The hunt includes a variety of fun, interactive challenges, allowing you to observe biodiversity, find green initiatives, and propose areas for improvement on how we can better embrace and collaborate with nature in our beautiful city.

We will meet at the Adelaide Riverbank Lawns at 2pm, have a brief introduction and welcome circle before splitting off into groups and beginning the challenge. Please aim to arrive 10 minutes early so we have optimal scavenging time!

The hunt aspect is purely to discover the wonders of the beautiful land in Tardanya/Adelaide, you will be asked to take some photos, but please do not touch or interact with plants or wildlife that you may encounter along the experience.

Come along to meet new people, find out how you can be more active in the community, and come away with a strengthened love for the environment.

Psst, yes, there’ll be a prize for the team with the most points but everyone gets a little something to say thank you for coming!

Please Note

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult but only need to reserve for one place

Please monitor weather forecast and dress accordingly as the majority of this event will be outdoors

Accessibility: This event requires movement across the CBD and potentially taking public transport. If you would like an adapted program, please contact me so we can still make it as fun and inclusive as possible

If you would like to make a donation, there is the option, but we aim to make this event accessible for all.

This event is free (see below), however, spaces are limited, if you are unable to make the event please inform us and cancel your ticket to give someone else the chance to get in on the action.

If you see any injured wildlife, please do not interact with them, contact me and I will be able to direct you to the correct person to communicate with.

Date: Saturday 2nd August

Time: 2pm but please aim to be 10 minutes early

Location: Meet at Adelaide Riverbank Lawns, then hunt around CBD

Hope to see you there! Feel free to message any questions or make requests for what you’d like to see be included in the scavenger hunt.

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By reserving a free ticket, your details will be shared with ACF and ACF Community so that we can contact you about the event and future group events & actions. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Statement for how we use your personal information.

Please exercise caution and responsible behaviour when partaking in this event. Measures have been taken to ensure your safety, however, the organiser is not responsible for injuries or incidents that may occur.

We acknowledge that this event will take place on unceded Kaurna land and wish to pay respects to the traditional custodians of the land, acknowledging elders past, present and emerging.

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Monday
Aug 3
DJS Internal Meetup Rewind Sound and Studios

Bring ingredients for Pizza.

Shared meeting, usually at Rewind.

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Friday
Aug 7
Friends of Cobbler Creek - native garden group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

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Saturday
Aug 8
Aberfoyle Repair Cafe Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park, SA 5159

Aberfoyle Repair Cafe is run by a group of volunteers who can help you repair your broken or damaged goods, learn new skills, and reduce things going to landfills.

We link people who know how to fix stuff with people who don’t, which fosters a wonderful sense of community.

Volunteers at our Repair Cafe can help with:

electrical repairs of small household appliances sewing and textile repairs of holes/rips/tears in clothing (no zips, hems or alterations) jewellery repairs of your favourite necklaces, bracelets etc bike and toy repairs knife/blade sharpening of household knives and gardening tools woodwork and small furniture repairs general repairs and maintenance We can always use more volunteers to help with both repairs and administrative tasks to help keep the repair cafe running.

Please contact Heather if you can help.


WHERE: Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park 5159 WHEN: 1 pm – 4 pm, 2nd Saturday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/aberfoylerepaircafe** CONTACT:** aberfoylerepaircafe@gmail.com

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Sunday
Aug 9
Repair Cafe Campbelltown Campbelltown Memorial Oval

Repair Café Campbelltown is a place where you can bring broken items for fixing & learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of expert volunteer repairers, for free!

It is held from 10am-2pm, 2nd Sunday of every month, alongside Magill Rotary Sunrise Markets at Campbelltown Memorial Oval, corner Lower North East Road and Darley Road, Paradise. We have 30 volunteers offering their services as repairers, guides and administrative supporters. Offerings include:

sewing, darning needle felting locksmith mechanical/bicycles wooden items jewellery dolls, teddies, soft toys software knife sharpening electrical Last registrations for repairs for weekend events by 1.30pm. Arrival before noon is encouraged to ensure there is time for all items to be seen

Highlights of 2026

Total kilograms saved from landfill approaching 3 tons We celebrated our 50th event milestone Growing our volunteer cohort Please find the full Almanac here.

Contact: Please check our Facebook Events to confirm details.

Contact us via Facebook or email us at rccampbelltownsa@gmail.com.

How to join: The success of the Repair Café in Campbelltown depends on community involvement. You don’t have to have repair skills to help – there are several roles available

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Fungi for Function surveys - calling all citizen scientists Deep Creek National Park

This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!

We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm

Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.

For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/

Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com

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Monday
Aug 10
Fungi for Function surveys - calling all citizen scientists Deep Creek National Park

This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!

We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm

Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.

For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/

Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com

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Saturday
Aug 15
Friends of Belair National Park Green Shed, near Main Oval, Belair National Park

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

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Repair Cafe Payneham Payneham Community Centre

Repair Cafe Payneham is a free monthly, open community event aiming to reduce waste in landfills, pass on valuable repairing knowledge, and create a sense of community. It’s a place where you can bring your broken items for fixing and learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of our skilled volunteer repairers.

Our sessions typically include electronic, electric, clothing, small furniture and general repairs. We post about our monthly volunteers, and repairs they will be able to help you with, closer to the event date on our main Facebook page. Please note:

One item at a time – one item is permitted per person at one time. Once that item has been completed, another item may be placed in the queue Last repairs at 11.30am – or earlier if we are very busy No drop-off service – visitors are expected to remain with the repairer to help with the process, if possible, or learn how it is done Donations – our Repair Café is a free service, but we welcome donations to help us cover the costs We are always looking for more volunteers – repairers, event support and behind-the-scenes help. If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with Rosemary – paynehamrepaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au.

Repair Cafe Payneham takes place alongside One Planet Market on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Payneham Community Centre,374 Payneham Rd, Payneham SA 5070.

For more information please visit our Facebook Page.

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Gawler Repair Cafe Gawler Elderly Centre, 37 Fourteenth St, Gawler South

Our skilled volunteers will be on hand for mending (clothing, textiles), heavy duty sewing repairs (leather, canvas, denim), small electrical, general household items, jewellery, dolls and simple bike repairs like punctures.

No need to book, just pop in with your item (repairers will look at one item per person per session, maybe a second if we aren’t busy). Our services are provided free of charge or by donation, with coffee, tea and cake provided while you wait.

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Wildlife Rescue 101 Online & Practical Workshop Woorabinda Education Centre, Stirling

Why does our wildlife need our help?

Our wildlife populations face many dangers as their habitat decreases and they are forced to live closer to us. The biggest dangers are cats, dogs, cars, poisons and loss of native habitat.

When concerned members of the public find wildlife that is sick, injured or orphaned, they look to vets and wildlife volunteers to step in and help. In a future of climate change, wildlife carers and rescuers will be more important than ever.

Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc. (SOWFI) have partnered with NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. (WIRES) to provide this this online Wildlife Rescue 101 course. Following completion of the online component we would like you to come to a 2-hour practical application workshop and consider volunteering for SOWFI as a Wildlife Rescuer or as part of our Wildlife Ambulance crew.

Wildlife 101 Practical Course Outline Are you interested in becoming a wildlife volunteer? What will you get out of it?

Learn how to rescue sick, injured or orphaned wildlife

Help with research data collection

Receive mentoring and further training

Work with like minded people

Topics covered:

WHS risks involved in rescuing and transporting injured wildlife, assess injuries and contain the animal without inducing further stress or trauma

How to confidently handle animals, identify injuries and disease as well as minimise stress

Key aspects of species identification and skills and techniques to accurately determine the species that has been rescued

Assessments:

Each module will have a range of quizzes to which the answers can be found within the theory chapters. To be deemed competent in the online component of this course, all quizzes must be completed. A total score of 75% must be achieved, multiple attempts for the quizzes will be available. A Completion Certificate will be issued at the completion of the course via the online learning portal.

An email with you login details to the online learning portal will be sent to you 3-days prior to practical workshop. Ideally, you will complete the online component prior to attending the 2-hour practical.

Requirement of a volunteer wildlife rescuer:

A current drivers licence and a car

Ability to commit your time – includes leaf collection, regular milk feed schedule, cleaning enclosures

The costs for helping sick, injured or orphaned wildlife include:

equipment such as lockable baskets, net, thick gloves

petrol costs for going on rescues and driving to collect leaf

a smartphone and or a computer for data collection

If this is not for you but you still want to help we also need help with:

Volunteers to collect gum leaf for other carers

Fundraising

Writing for or monitoring social media

Grant writing

Approaching potential sponsors

Practical workshop will run from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm.

09:45am Registration.

PURCHASE TICKET NOW - LIMITED PLACES - 30 people max per course

Ticket sales end Wed 12th Aug 2026, 12:00 pm ACST

Course cost $35

Woorabinda Education Centre, Stirling

We hope at the end of the session you would like to commit to becoming an active member and contributing to our vision to be the leading organisation in the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector in South Australia.

Event Queries - text Bridget - 0473 173 822

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Fungi for Function surveys - calling all citizen scientists Deep Creek National Park

This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!

We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm

Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.

For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/

Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com

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Rising Tide Ceilidh - Save the Date! tbc

Fundraiser for Rising Tide - plus a really fun night of dancing, socialising, music, community

Sunday
Aug 16
Fungi for Function surveys - calling all citizen scientists Deep Creek National Park

This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!

We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm

Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.

For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/

Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com

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Marino Repair Cafe Marino Community Hall

Got an old toy, coffee grinder or bike that doesn’t work? Do you have a sentimental item that needs some love and attention? Bring it along to the Marino Repair Cafe and see if we can fix it for you.

Or just come along, connect with neighbours and enjoy a cuppa at the Brews and Views Cafe.

Re-use your old goods and save them from landfill.

If you wish to be involved as a repairer contact Mary – marymalc1@gmail.com. There are a number of skills and roles to be filled. People with various levels of electrical, general machinery, woodwork, bike, sewing and general admin experience are welcome.

WHERE: Marino Community Hall WHEN: 1pm-4pm, 3rd Sunday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Marino-Repair-Cafe-101497065632817 marinohall.com.au/repair-cafe

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APLA Guided Walk - Rundle Park/Kadlitpina (Park 13) Light Horse Memorial, Adelaide SA

Join us for a Guided Walk through the Park that is best-known as the site of the annual ‘Garden of Unearthly Delights’. This Park was once a despised rubbish dump and a quagmire. Learn about the huge efforts as early as the 1880’s to turn it into a much-loved outdoor venue space, as well as this Park’s role providing air raid shelters in WW2. Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of just over 1.5 km; 75 to 90 minutes duration. Children are very welcome. Dogs are also welcome, but on a lead, please.

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Wednesday
Aug 19
Peace Walkers Against AUKUS through Port Augusta to Port Adelaide

A peace walk/bike ride against AUKUS, leaving Port Augusta 19th August 20266, and travelling towards Port Adelaide

Thursday
Aug 20
Sign Squad: Auslan for beginners West Torrens Library

Ever wanted to learn Auslan - Australian sign language? If you’re aged 12 and over then this is for you.

No previous experience is necessary!

Sessions are free and will be run by a qualified Deaf instructor in collaboration with The Deaf Butterfly Effect.

The first hour will be a lesson on Auslan basics like the alphabet and simple vocab, then the second hour is more of a social time to practice, chat, and ask questions!

Everyone is welcome to attend either or both parts of the session depending on what suits you!

Location: West Torrens Library Sun Room, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.

Time: 6pm - 8pm on the third Thursday of every month.

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GEORGE MEGALOGENIS three shocks The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century Join us for a compelling discussion with George Megalogenis as he unpacks Three Shocks: Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century. In conversation with journalist Tory Shepherd, George will explore how the federal elections of 2022 and 2025 were an overdue wake-up call to three shocks that have reshaped our national identity:

For the first time since federation, we have a population that’s majority migrants and their children. Professional women are now the largest segment of the workforce, replacing blue-collar men. On the world stage, both our allies and our key trade partners have proven unreliable. In an era defined by uncertainty and possibility, what do these shocks mean for our political landscape? Which forces are driving change, and how are political leaders responding? George sheds light on the strategies, debates and decisions that will shape the nation’s future.

Imprints Booksellers will be selling copies of Three Shocks: Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century in the Auditorium foyer on the night of the event.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

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TenX9Adelaide The Jade, Flinders Street, Adelaide 5000

Nine people with up to ten minutes each to tell a real story from their lives. Originated in Belfast in 2011, started in Adelaide in 2017. August’s theme: tbc on July 16th!

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Friday
Aug 21
Friends of Cobbler Creek - weeding group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

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Sunday
Aug 23
Friends of Karrawirra Parri - Habitat Building Willwbrook Creek/River Torrens

weeding & maintenance

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Thursday
Aug 27
An evening with Geetanjali Shree The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

Join us for a special event with acclaimed New Delhi-based author Geetanjali Shree, in conversation with Dr Mridula Nath Chakraborty.

Winner of the 2022 International Booker Prize and the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation for her novel Tomb of Sand, Shree made literary history as the first author writing in Hindi - or any Indian language - to receive the International Booker Prize.⁠

Confronting the experiences of Partition, Tomb of Sand also explores what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman and a feminist. The novel was shortlisted for the 2021 Emile Guimet Prize for Asian Literature and received the 2025 Luna Virino International Award.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary international literature, celebrated for her innovative use of language and structure.

In association with The Wheeler Centre, Byron Writers Festival and Sydney Writers’ Festival.

Register to attend this event either in-person or to watch the live-stream online.

READ MORE AND REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT

You are welcome to view our exhibition, Artists On The Inside, showing in the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery prior to the event.

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Saturday
Aug 29
Unley Repair Cafe Clarence Park Community Centre

The Unley Repair Café is a place where you can learn to repair your broken household items, with the help of expert local volunteer repairers, for free!

Through our sessions we repair things, share knowledge and skills, enjoy cups of tea, reduce landfill, save money, make friends and create community.

Monthly sessions are held from 9.30am – 12.30pm on the last Saturday of each month at the Clarence Park Community Centre Main Hall, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest 5035. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t have something to repair.

Volunteer repairer vacancies come about from time to time, and we are always looking for volunteers with welcoming, co-ordinating, cooking and administrative skills. We always welcome volunteer repairers, especially electricians. If you have repair skills (for anything from shoes to sunglasses, t-shirts to toasters) or want to help out with organising/running sessions, If you’d like to help out, please get in touch at– we’d love to have you! – repaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au. – we’d love to have you!

Follow us on Facebook to keep in touch and stay updated on upcoming events!

View our segment on Channel 7’s SA Weekender aired in 2019. 8 minute doco on Unley Repair Cafe – made in 2019. Thanks to UniSA students in the Sustainable Online Community Engagement Project.

Unley Repair Cafe received an establishment grant in 2018 through the SA Government’s Fund My Neighbourhood program.

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Friday
Sep 4
Friends of Cobbler Creek - native garden group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

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Saturday
Sep 5
Bowden Brompton Repair Cafe 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street, Brompton SA 5007

Bowden Brompton Repair Café

WHEN : First Saturday of every month (except January), 1 pm to 4 pm. WHERE: 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street Brompton

Last repair login is 3:30pm (so repairer has time to finish it)

REPAIRS ~ Sewing / Textiles ~ Darning ~ Electronics ~ General, e.g. glueing broken figurines, fixing furniture (etc!) ~ Sharpening & garden tool maintenance advice ~ Jewellery ~ Horticultural advice (repair your plant) ~ Information Technology advice (repair your IT) IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Unfortunately, we cannot repair coffee machines (they need specialist components, & they tend to be very time-consuming)

  2. We cannot replace zips (very time-consuming) but we CAN attempt to fix the current zip

  3. Our sewing volunteers do not do alterations (but we have a list of local alteration services)

  4. Where possible, bring your own parts; or threads to match clothing repair; or preferred wool colour for darning, e.g. jumpers, socks
  5. Bring what’s needed so that the volunteer-repairer can check the item, e.g., for a cassette player, bring a cassette; CD player, bring a CD; television, bring the remote control!

  6. Please clean the item to be repaired, otherwise repairers will not be able to work on the item.

Coffee, tea, cacao, hot chocolate, broth, biscuits, etc available (gold coin donation to cover ingredients)

NOTE: there are good RECYCLING facilities at 19 on Green Community Centre

For donations (to assist with running costs) we welcome coins & notes, or we have a bank card reader.

Gratitude to Sustainable Communities SA Inc. for their ongoing support, e.g., financial framework and volunteer insurance [SCSA is run by volunteers!]

Thank you & acknowledgment to City Of Charles Sturt for, e.g. donated use of space at 19 on Green, staff’s encouragement and enthusiasm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBrepaircafe Contact: bbrepaircafe@gmail.com

NO need to pre-book! Just turn up on the day.

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Monday
Sep 7
DJS Internal Meetup Rewind Sound and Studios

Bring ingredients for Pizza.

Shared meeting, usually at Rewind.

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Saturday
Sep 12
Aberfoyle Repair Cafe Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park, SA 5159

Aberfoyle Repair Cafe is run by a group of volunteers who can help you repair your broken or damaged goods, learn new skills, and reduce things going to landfills.

We link people who know how to fix stuff with people who don’t, which fosters a wonderful sense of community.

Volunteers at our Repair Cafe can help with:

electrical repairs of small household appliances sewing and textile repairs of holes/rips/tears in clothing (no zips, hems or alterations) jewellery repairs of your favourite necklaces, bracelets etc bike and toy repairs knife/blade sharpening of household knives and gardening tools woodwork and small furniture repairs general repairs and maintenance We can always use more volunteers to help with both repairs and administrative tasks to help keep the repair cafe running.

Please contact Heather if you can help.


WHERE: Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park 5159 WHEN: 1 pm – 4 pm, 2nd Saturday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/aberfoylerepaircafe** CONTACT:** aberfoylerepaircafe@gmail.com

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Sunday
Sep 13
Repair Cafe Campbelltown Campbelltown Memorial Oval

Repair Café Campbelltown is a place where you can bring broken items for fixing & learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of expert volunteer repairers, for free!

It is held from 10am-2pm, 2nd Sunday of every month, alongside Magill Rotary Sunrise Markets at Campbelltown Memorial Oval, corner Lower North East Road and Darley Road, Paradise. We have 30 volunteers offering their services as repairers, guides and administrative supporters. Offerings include:

sewing, darning needle felting locksmith mechanical/bicycles wooden items jewellery dolls, teddies, soft toys software knife sharpening electrical Last registrations for repairs for weekend events by 1.30pm. Arrival before noon is encouraged to ensure there is time for all items to be seen

Highlights of 2026

Total kilograms saved from landfill approaching 3 tons We celebrated our 50th event milestone Growing our volunteer cohort Please find the full Almanac here.

Contact: Please check our Facebook Events to confirm details.

Contact us via Facebook or email us at rccampbelltownsa@gmail.com.

How to join: The success of the Repair Café in Campbelltown depends on community involvement. You don’t have to have repair skills to help – there are several roles available

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Friday
Sep 18
Friends of Cobbler Creek - weeding group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

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Saturday
Sep 19
Friends of Belair National Park Green Shed, near Main Oval, Belair National Park

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

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Repair Cafe Payneham Payneham Community Centre

Repair Cafe Payneham is a free monthly, open community event aiming to reduce waste in landfills, pass on valuable repairing knowledge, and create a sense of community. It’s a place where you can bring your broken items for fixing and learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of our skilled volunteer repairers.

Our sessions typically include electronic, electric, clothing, small furniture and general repairs. We post about our monthly volunteers, and repairs they will be able to help you with, closer to the event date on our main Facebook page. Please note:

One item at a time – one item is permitted per person at one time. Once that item has been completed, another item may be placed in the queue Last repairs at 11.30am – or earlier if we are very busy No drop-off service – visitors are expected to remain with the repairer to help with the process, if possible, or learn how it is done Donations – our Repair Café is a free service, but we welcome donations to help us cover the costs We are always looking for more volunteers – repairers, event support and behind-the-scenes help. If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with Rosemary – paynehamrepaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au.

Repair Cafe Payneham takes place alongside One Planet Market on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Payneham Community Centre,374 Payneham Rd, Payneham SA 5070.

For more information please visit our Facebook Page.

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Sunday
Sep 20
Marino Repair Cafe Marino Community Hall

Got an old toy, coffee grinder or bike that doesn’t work? Do you have a sentimental item that needs some love and attention? Bring it along to the Marino Repair Cafe and see if we can fix it for you.

Or just come along, connect with neighbours and enjoy a cuppa at the Brews and Views Cafe.

Re-use your old goods and save them from landfill.

If you wish to be involved as a repairer contact Mary – marymalc1@gmail.com. There are a number of skills and roles to be filled. People with various levels of electrical, general machinery, woodwork, bike, sewing and general admin experience are welcome.

WHERE: Marino Community Hall WHEN: 1pm-4pm, 3rd Sunday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Marino-Repair-Cafe-101497065632817 marinohall.com.au/repair-cafe

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Saturday
Sep 26
Unley Repair Cafe Clarence Park Community Centre

The Unley Repair Café is a place where you can learn to repair your broken household items, with the help of expert local volunteer repairers, for free!

Through our sessions we repair things, share knowledge and skills, enjoy cups of tea, reduce landfill, save money, make friends and create community.

Monthly sessions are held from 9.30am – 12.30pm on the last Saturday of each month at the Clarence Park Community Centre Main Hall, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest 5035. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t have something to repair.

Volunteer repairer vacancies come about from time to time, and we are always looking for volunteers with welcoming, co-ordinating, cooking and administrative skills. We always welcome volunteer repairers, especially electricians. If you have repair skills (for anything from shoes to sunglasses, t-shirts to toasters) or want to help out with organising/running sessions, If you’d like to help out, please get in touch at– we’d love to have you! – repaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au. – we’d love to have you!

Follow us on Facebook to keep in touch and stay updated on upcoming events!

View our segment on Channel 7’s SA Weekender aired in 2019. 8 minute doco on Unley Repair Cafe – made in 2019. Thanks to UniSA students in the Sustainable Online Community Engagement Project.

Unley Repair Cafe received an establishment grant in 2018 through the SA Government’s Fund My Neighbourhood program.

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Sunday
Sep 27
Friends of Karrawirra Parri - Habitat Building Willwbrook Creek/River Torrens

weeding & maintenance

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Friday
Oct 2
Friends of Cobbler Creek - native garden group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

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Saturday
Oct 3
Bowden Brompton Repair Cafe 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street, Brompton SA 5007

Bowden Brompton Repair Café

WHEN : First Saturday of every month (except January), 1 pm to 4 pm. WHERE: 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street Brompton

Last repair login is 3:30pm (so repairer has time to finish it)

REPAIRS ~ Sewing / Textiles ~ Darning ~ Electronics ~ General, e.g. glueing broken figurines, fixing furniture (etc!) ~ Sharpening & garden tool maintenance advice ~ Jewellery ~ Horticultural advice (repair your plant) ~ Information Technology advice (repair your IT) IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Unfortunately, we cannot repair coffee machines (they need specialist components, & they tend to be very time-consuming)

  2. We cannot replace zips (very time-consuming) but we CAN attempt to fix the current zip

  3. Our sewing volunteers do not do alterations (but we have a list of local alteration services)

  4. Where possible, bring your own parts; or threads to match clothing repair; or preferred wool colour for darning, e.g. jumpers, socks
  5. Bring what’s needed so that the volunteer-repairer can check the item, e.g., for a cassette player, bring a cassette; CD player, bring a CD; television, bring the remote control!

  6. Please clean the item to be repaired, otherwise repairers will not be able to work on the item.

Coffee, tea, cacao, hot chocolate, broth, biscuits, etc available (gold coin donation to cover ingredients)

NOTE: there are good RECYCLING facilities at 19 on Green Community Centre

For donations (to assist with running costs) we welcome coins & notes, or we have a bank card reader.

Gratitude to Sustainable Communities SA Inc. for their ongoing support, e.g., financial framework and volunteer insurance [SCSA is run by volunteers!]

Thank you & acknowledgment to City Of Charles Sturt for, e.g. donated use of space at 19 on Green, staff’s encouragement and enthusiasm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBrepaircafe Contact: bbrepaircafe@gmail.com

NO need to pre-book! Just turn up on the day.

Website
Monday
Oct 5
DJS Internal Meetup Rewind Sound and Studios

Bring ingredients for Pizza.

Shared meeting, usually at Rewind.

Website
Saturday
Oct 10
Aberfoyle Repair Cafe Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park, SA 5159

Aberfoyle Repair Cafe is run by a group of volunteers who can help you repair your broken or damaged goods, learn new skills, and reduce things going to landfills.

We link people who know how to fix stuff with people who don’t, which fosters a wonderful sense of community.

Volunteers at our Repair Cafe can help with:

electrical repairs of small household appliances sewing and textile repairs of holes/rips/tears in clothing (no zips, hems or alterations) jewellery repairs of your favourite necklaces, bracelets etc bike and toy repairs knife/blade sharpening of household knives and gardening tools woodwork and small furniture repairs general repairs and maintenance We can always use more volunteers to help with both repairs and administrative tasks to help keep the repair cafe running.

Please contact Heather if you can help.


WHERE: Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park 5159 WHEN: 1 pm – 4 pm, 2nd Saturday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/aberfoylerepaircafe** CONTACT:** aberfoylerepaircafe@gmail.com

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Sunday
Oct 11
Repair Cafe Campbelltown Campbelltown Memorial Oval

Repair Café Campbelltown is a place where you can bring broken items for fixing & learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of expert volunteer repairers, for free!

It is held from 10am-2pm, 2nd Sunday of every month, alongside Magill Rotary Sunrise Markets at Campbelltown Memorial Oval, corner Lower North East Road and Darley Road, Paradise. We have 30 volunteers offering their services as repairers, guides and administrative supporters. Offerings include:

sewing, darning needle felting locksmith mechanical/bicycles wooden items jewellery dolls, teddies, soft toys software knife sharpening electrical Last registrations for repairs for weekend events by 1.30pm. Arrival before noon is encouraged to ensure there is time for all items to be seen

Highlights of 2026

Total kilograms saved from landfill approaching 3 tons We celebrated our 50th event milestone Growing our volunteer cohort Please find the full Almanac here.

Contact: Please check our Facebook Events to confirm details.

Contact us via Facebook or email us at rccampbelltownsa@gmail.com.

How to join: The success of the Repair Café in Campbelltown depends on community involvement. You don’t have to have repair skills to help – there are several roles available

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Thursday
Oct 15
TenX9Adelaide The Jade, Flinders Street, Adelaide 5000

Nine people with up to ten minutes each to tell a real story from their lives. Originated in Belfast in 2011, started in Adelaide in 2017. October’s theme: tbc on Sept 17th!

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Friday
Oct 16
Friends of Cobbler Creek - weeding group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

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Saturday
Oct 17
Friends of Belair National Park Green Shed, near Main Oval, Belair National Park

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

Website
Repair Cafe Payneham Payneham Community Centre

Repair Cafe Payneham is a free monthly, open community event aiming to reduce waste in landfills, pass on valuable repairing knowledge, and create a sense of community. It’s a place where you can bring your broken items for fixing and learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of our skilled volunteer repairers.

Our sessions typically include electronic, electric, clothing, small furniture and general repairs. We post about our monthly volunteers, and repairs they will be able to help you with, closer to the event date on our main Facebook page. Please note:

One item at a time – one item is permitted per person at one time. Once that item has been completed, another item may be placed in the queue Last repairs at 11.30am – or earlier if we are very busy No drop-off service – visitors are expected to remain with the repairer to help with the process, if possible, or learn how it is done Donations – our Repair Café is a free service, but we welcome donations to help us cover the costs We are always looking for more volunteers – repairers, event support and behind-the-scenes help. If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with Rosemary – paynehamrepaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au.

Repair Cafe Payneham takes place alongside One Planet Market on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Payneham Community Centre,374 Payneham Rd, Payneham SA 5070.

For more information please visit our Facebook Page.

Website
Gawler Repair Cafe Gawler Elderly Centre, 37 Fourteenth St, Gawler South

Our skilled volunteers will be on hand for mending (clothing, textiles), heavy duty sewing repairs (leather, canvas, denim), small electrical, general household items, jewellery, dolls and simple bike repairs like punctures.

No need to book, just pop in with your item (repairers will look at one item per person per session, maybe a second if we aren’t busy). Our services are provided free of charge or by donation, with coffee, tea and cake provided while you wait.

Website
Sunday
Oct 18
Marino Repair Cafe Marino Community Hall

Got an old toy, coffee grinder or bike that doesn’t work? Do you have a sentimental item that needs some love and attention? Bring it along to the Marino Repair Cafe and see if we can fix it for you.

Or just come along, connect with neighbours and enjoy a cuppa at the Brews and Views Cafe.

Re-use your old goods and save them from landfill.

If you wish to be involved as a repairer contact Mary – marymalc1@gmail.com. There are a number of skills and roles to be filled. People with various levels of electrical, general machinery, woodwork, bike, sewing and general admin experience are welcome.

WHERE: Marino Community Hall WHEN: 1pm-4pm, 3rd Sunday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Marino-Repair-Cafe-101497065632817 marinohall.com.au/repair-cafe

Website
Sunday
Oct 25
Friends of Karrawirra Parri - Habitat Building Willwbrook Creek/River Torrens

weeding & maintenance

Website
Saturday
Oct 31
Unley Repair Cafe Clarence Park Community Centre

The Unley Repair Café is a place where you can learn to repair your broken household items, with the help of expert local volunteer repairers, for free!

Through our sessions we repair things, share knowledge and skills, enjoy cups of tea, reduce landfill, save money, make friends and create community.

Monthly sessions are held from 9.30am – 12.30pm on the last Saturday of each month at the Clarence Park Community Centre Main Hall, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest 5035. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t have something to repair.

Volunteer repairer vacancies come about from time to time, and we are always looking for volunteers with welcoming, co-ordinating, cooking and administrative skills. We always welcome volunteer repairers, especially electricians. If you have repair skills (for anything from shoes to sunglasses, t-shirts to toasters) or want to help out with organising/running sessions, If you’d like to help out, please get in touch at– we’d love to have you! – repaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au. – we’d love to have you!

Follow us on Facebook to keep in touch and stay updated on upcoming events!

View our segment on Channel 7’s SA Weekender aired in 2019. 8 minute doco on Unley Repair Cafe – made in 2019. Thanks to UniSA students in the Sustainable Online Community Engagement Project.

Unley Repair Cafe received an establishment grant in 2018 through the SA Government’s Fund My Neighbourhood program.

Website
Monday
Nov 2
DJS Internal Meetup Rewind Sound and Studios

Bring ingredients for Pizza.

Shared meeting, usually at Rewind.

Website
Friday
Nov 6
Friends of Cobbler Creek - native garden group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

Website
Saturday
Nov 7
Bowden Brompton Repair Cafe 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street, Brompton SA 5007

Bowden Brompton Repair Café

WHEN : First Saturday of every month (except January), 1 pm to 4 pm. WHERE: 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street Brompton

Last repair login is 3:30pm (so repairer has time to finish it)

REPAIRS ~ Sewing / Textiles ~ Darning ~ Electronics ~ General, e.g. glueing broken figurines, fixing furniture (etc!) ~ Sharpening & garden tool maintenance advice ~ Jewellery ~ Horticultural advice (repair your plant) ~ Information Technology advice (repair your IT) IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Unfortunately, we cannot repair coffee machines (they need specialist components, & they tend to be very time-consuming)

  2. We cannot replace zips (very time-consuming) but we CAN attempt to fix the current zip

  3. Our sewing volunteers do not do alterations (but we have a list of local alteration services)

  4. Where possible, bring your own parts; or threads to match clothing repair; or preferred wool colour for darning, e.g. jumpers, socks
  5. Bring what’s needed so that the volunteer-repairer can check the item, e.g., for a cassette player, bring a cassette; CD player, bring a CD; television, bring the remote control!

  6. Please clean the item to be repaired, otherwise repairers will not be able to work on the item.

Coffee, tea, cacao, hot chocolate, broth, biscuits, etc available (gold coin donation to cover ingredients)

NOTE: there are good RECYCLING facilities at 19 on Green Community Centre

For donations (to assist with running costs) we welcome coins & notes, or we have a bank card reader.

Gratitude to Sustainable Communities SA Inc. for their ongoing support, e.g., financial framework and volunteer insurance [SCSA is run by volunteers!]

Thank you & acknowledgment to City Of Charles Sturt for, e.g. donated use of space at 19 on Green, staff’s encouragement and enthusiasm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBrepaircafe Contact: bbrepaircafe@gmail.com

NO need to pre-book! Just turn up on the day.

Website
Sunday
Nov 8
Repair Cafe Campbelltown Campbelltown Memorial Oval

Repair Café Campbelltown is a place where you can bring broken items for fixing & learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of expert volunteer repairers, for free!

It is held from 10am-2pm, 2nd Sunday of every month, alongside Magill Rotary Sunrise Markets at Campbelltown Memorial Oval, corner Lower North East Road and Darley Road, Paradise. We have 30 volunteers offering their services as repairers, guides and administrative supporters. Offerings include:

sewing, darning needle felting locksmith mechanical/bicycles wooden items jewellery dolls, teddies, soft toys software knife sharpening electrical Last registrations for repairs for weekend events by 1.30pm. Arrival before noon is encouraged to ensure there is time for all items to be seen

Highlights of 2026

Total kilograms saved from landfill approaching 3 tons We celebrated our 50th event milestone Growing our volunteer cohort Please find the full Almanac here.

Contact: Please check our Facebook Events to confirm details.

Contact us via Facebook or email us at rccampbelltownsa@gmail.com.

How to join: The success of the Repair Café in Campbelltown depends on community involvement. You don’t have to have repair skills to help – there are several roles available

Website
Tuesday
Nov 10
[Free Workshop]: Holding Space for Suicide Distress Intersect Coworking Office

About the workshop:

In many spaces suicide distress is discussed through a risk-averse lens that centres organisational safety over human connection. Part of having a more human approach to supporting people starts with addressing common myths and misconceptions about suicide, as well as approaching the support in a way that upholds dignity, autonomy, and human rights. This workshop aims to build the skills of attendees, is built on the foundations of lived experience wisdom and is facilitated by people with lived experience of suicide distress.

Who this workshop is for:

This workshop is for lived experience community members that want to learn skills around more compassionately supporting people in distress who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

At LELAN we define lived experience as having been through mental health issues and/or distress, social issues, or injustice that is so significant we have to have to reimagine and redefine ourselves, our place in the world, and our future plans [Louise Byrne & Til Wykes, 2020].

Themes covered:

common myths and misconceptions

addressing who risk-averse approaches really protects

the reality of harm caused by clinical approaches, police, and forced interventions

what it really looks like when dignity, autonomy, and human rights are upheld in responses to suicide distress

skills for connecting and supporting people in suicide distress that are centred in compassion

Structure of the day:

This is an interactive facilitated workshop that will include presentation of information by the facilitator(s), large and small group discussions and reflective exercises. The knowledge, skills and diverse experiences of participants will be drawn on to create an environment of dialogue, shared learning and community.

Workshop facilitator:

The lead facilitator for this workshop will be Emrys Temple-Heald (He/Him), Peer Training Coordinator.

You can learn more about the LELAN team at www.lelan.org.au/our-people.

*If you have not registered for the ‘Sharing Safely and for Influence’ online module, or have not completed this previously with LELAN, we encourage you to do so.

The ‘Sharing Safely and for Influence’ content will encourage reflection on how we manage our own needs and boundaries but will also explore strategies for caring for others when sharing our stories. This will provide a foundation to work from leading into the workshop days. For more information or to register for this online please click [here].

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Saturday
Nov 14
Aberfoyle Repair Cafe Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park, SA 5159

Aberfoyle Repair Cafe is run by a group of volunteers who can help you repair your broken or damaged goods, learn new skills, and reduce things going to landfills.

We link people who know how to fix stuff with people who don’t, which fosters a wonderful sense of community.

Volunteers at our Repair Cafe can help with:

electrical repairs of small household appliances sewing and textile repairs of holes/rips/tears in clothing (no zips, hems or alterations) jewellery repairs of your favourite necklaces, bracelets etc bike and toy repairs knife/blade sharpening of household knives and gardening tools woodwork and small furniture repairs general repairs and maintenance We can always use more volunteers to help with both repairs and administrative tasks to help keep the repair cafe running.

Please contact Heather if you can help.


WHERE: Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park 5159 WHEN: 1 pm – 4 pm, 2nd Saturday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/aberfoylerepaircafe** CONTACT:** aberfoylerepaircafe@gmail.com

Website
Sunday
Nov 15
Marino Repair Cafe Marino Community Hall

Got an old toy, coffee grinder or bike that doesn’t work? Do you have a sentimental item that needs some love and attention? Bring it along to the Marino Repair Cafe and see if we can fix it for you.

Or just come along, connect with neighbours and enjoy a cuppa at the Brews and Views Cafe.

Re-use your old goods and save them from landfill.

If you wish to be involved as a repairer contact Mary – marymalc1@gmail.com. There are a number of skills and roles to be filled. People with various levels of electrical, general machinery, woodwork, bike, sewing and general admin experience are welcome.

WHERE: Marino Community Hall WHEN: 1pm-4pm, 3rd Sunday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Marino-Repair-Cafe-101497065632817 marinohall.com.au/repair-cafe

Website
Friday
Nov 20
Friends of Cobbler Creek - weeding group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

Website
Saturday
Nov 21
Friends of Belair National Park Green Shed, near Main Oval, Belair National Park

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

Website
Repair Cafe Payneham Payneham Community Centre

Repair Cafe Payneham is a free monthly, open community event aiming to reduce waste in landfills, pass on valuable repairing knowledge, and create a sense of community. It’s a place where you can bring your broken items for fixing and learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of our skilled volunteer repairers.

Our sessions typically include electronic, electric, clothing, small furniture and general repairs. We post about our monthly volunteers, and repairs they will be able to help you with, closer to the event date on our main Facebook page. Please note:

One item at a time – one item is permitted per person at one time. Once that item has been completed, another item may be placed in the queue Last repairs at 11.30am – or earlier if we are very busy No drop-off service – visitors are expected to remain with the repairer to help with the process, if possible, or learn how it is done Donations – our Repair Café is a free service, but we welcome donations to help us cover the costs We are always looking for more volunteers – repairers, event support and behind-the-scenes help. If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with Rosemary – paynehamrepaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au.

Repair Cafe Payneham takes place alongside One Planet Market on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Payneham Community Centre,374 Payneham Rd, Payneham SA 5070.

For more information please visit our Facebook Page.

Website
Sunday
Nov 22
Friends of Karrawirra Parri - Habitat Building Willwbrook Creek/River Torrens

weeding & maintenance

Website
Saturday
Nov 28
Unley Repair Cafe Clarence Park Community Centre

The Unley Repair Café is a place where you can learn to repair your broken household items, with the help of expert local volunteer repairers, for free!

Through our sessions we repair things, share knowledge and skills, enjoy cups of tea, reduce landfill, save money, make friends and create community.

Monthly sessions are held from 9.30am – 12.30pm on the last Saturday of each month at the Clarence Park Community Centre Main Hall, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest 5035. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t have something to repair.

Volunteer repairer vacancies come about from time to time, and we are always looking for volunteers with welcoming, co-ordinating, cooking and administrative skills. We always welcome volunteer repairers, especially electricians. If you have repair skills (for anything from shoes to sunglasses, t-shirts to toasters) or want to help out with organising/running sessions, If you’d like to help out, please get in touch at– we’d love to have you! – repaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au. – we’d love to have you!

Follow us on Facebook to keep in touch and stay updated on upcoming events!

View our segment on Channel 7’s SA Weekender aired in 2019. 8 minute doco on Unley Repair Cafe – made in 2019. Thanks to UniSA students in the Sustainable Online Community Engagement Project.

Unley Repair Cafe received an establishment grant in 2018 through the SA Government’s Fund My Neighbourhood program.

Website
Friday
Dec 4
Friends of Cobbler Creek - native garden group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

Website
Saturday
Dec 5
Bowden Brompton Repair Cafe 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street, Brompton SA 5007

Bowden Brompton Repair Café

WHEN : First Saturday of every month (except January), 1 pm to 4 pm. WHERE: 19 on Green Community Centre, 19 Green Street Brompton

Last repair login is 3:30pm (so repairer has time to finish it)

REPAIRS ~ Sewing / Textiles ~ Darning ~ Electronics ~ General, e.g. glueing broken figurines, fixing furniture (etc!) ~ Sharpening & garden tool maintenance advice ~ Jewellery ~ Horticultural advice (repair your plant) ~ Information Technology advice (repair your IT) IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Unfortunately, we cannot repair coffee machines (they need specialist components, & they tend to be very time-consuming)

  2. We cannot replace zips (very time-consuming) but we CAN attempt to fix the current zip

  3. Our sewing volunteers do not do alterations (but we have a list of local alteration services)

  4. Where possible, bring your own parts; or threads to match clothing repair; or preferred wool colour for darning, e.g. jumpers, socks
  5. Bring what’s needed so that the volunteer-repairer can check the item, e.g., for a cassette player, bring a cassette; CD player, bring a CD; television, bring the remote control!

  6. Please clean the item to be repaired, otherwise repairers will not be able to work on the item.

Coffee, tea, cacao, hot chocolate, broth, biscuits, etc available (gold coin donation to cover ingredients)

NOTE: there are good RECYCLING facilities at 19 on Green Community Centre

For donations (to assist with running costs) we welcome coins & notes, or we have a bank card reader.

Gratitude to Sustainable Communities SA Inc. for their ongoing support, e.g., financial framework and volunteer insurance [SCSA is run by volunteers!]

Thank you & acknowledgment to City Of Charles Sturt for, e.g. donated use of space at 19 on Green, staff’s encouragement and enthusiasm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBrepaircafe Contact: bbrepaircafe@gmail.com

NO need to pre-book! Just turn up on the day.

Website
Monday
Dec 7
DJS Internal Meetup Rewind Sound and Studios

Bring ingredients for Pizza.

Shared meeting, usually at Rewind.

Website
Saturday
Dec 12
Gawler Repair Cafe Gawler Elderly Centre, 37 Fourteenth St, Gawler South

Our skilled volunteers will be on hand for mending (clothing, textiles), heavy duty sewing repairs (leather, canvas, denim), small electrical, general household items, jewellery, dolls and simple bike repairs like punctures.

No need to book, just pop in with your item (repairers will look at one item per person per session, maybe a second if we aren’t busy). Our services are provided free of charge or by donation, with coffee, tea and cake provided while you wait.

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Aberfoyle Repair Cafe Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park, SA 5159

Aberfoyle Repair Cafe is run by a group of volunteers who can help you repair your broken or damaged goods, learn new skills, and reduce things going to landfills.

We link people who know how to fix stuff with people who don’t, which fosters a wonderful sense of community.

Volunteers at our Repair Cafe can help with:

electrical repairs of small household appliances sewing and textile repairs of holes/rips/tears in clothing (no zips, hems or alterations) jewellery repairs of your favourite necklaces, bracelets etc bike and toy repairs knife/blade sharpening of household knives and gardening tools woodwork and small furniture repairs general repairs and maintenance We can always use more volunteers to help with both repairs and administrative tasks to help keep the repair cafe running.

Please contact Heather if you can help.


WHERE: Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park 5159 WHEN: 1 pm – 4 pm, 2nd Saturday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/aberfoylerepaircafe** CONTACT:** aberfoylerepaircafe@gmail.com

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Sunday
Dec 13
Repair Cafe Campbelltown Campbelltown Memorial Oval

Repair Café Campbelltown is a place where you can bring broken items for fixing & learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of expert volunteer repairers, for free!

It is held from 10am-2pm, 2nd Sunday of every month, alongside Magill Rotary Sunrise Markets at Campbelltown Memorial Oval, corner Lower North East Road and Darley Road, Paradise. We have 30 volunteers offering their services as repairers, guides and administrative supporters. Offerings include:

sewing, darning needle felting locksmith mechanical/bicycles wooden items jewellery dolls, teddies, soft toys software knife sharpening electrical Last registrations for repairs for weekend events by 1.30pm. Arrival before noon is encouraged to ensure there is time for all items to be seen

Highlights of 2026

Total kilograms saved from landfill approaching 3 tons We celebrated our 50th event milestone Growing our volunteer cohort Please find the full Almanac here.

Contact: Please check our Facebook Events to confirm details.

Contact us via Facebook or email us at rccampbelltownsa@gmail.com.

How to join: The success of the Repair Café in Campbelltown depends on community involvement. You don’t have to have repair skills to help – there are several roles available

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Friday
Dec 18
Friends of Cobbler Creek - weeding group Cobbler Creek Recreation Park, Smith Road, Salisbury East

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

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Saturday
Dec 19
Friends of Belair National Park Green Shed, near Main Oval, Belair National Park

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

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Repair Cafe Payneham Payneham Community Centre

Repair Cafe Payneham is a free monthly, open community event aiming to reduce waste in landfills, pass on valuable repairing knowledge, and create a sense of community. It’s a place where you can bring your broken items for fixing and learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of our skilled volunteer repairers.

Our sessions typically include electronic, electric, clothing, small furniture and general repairs. We post about our monthly volunteers, and repairs they will be able to help you with, closer to the event date on our main Facebook page. Please note:

One item at a time – one item is permitted per person at one time. Once that item has been completed, another item may be placed in the queue Last repairs at 11.30am – or earlier if we are very busy No drop-off service – visitors are expected to remain with the repairer to help with the process, if possible, or learn how it is done Donations – our Repair Café is a free service, but we welcome donations to help us cover the costs We are always looking for more volunteers – repairers, event support and behind-the-scenes help. If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with Rosemary – paynehamrepaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au.

Repair Cafe Payneham takes place alongside One Planet Market on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Payneham Community Centre,374 Payneham Rd, Payneham SA 5070.

For more information please visit our Facebook Page.

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Sunday
Dec 20
Marino Repair Cafe Marino Community Hall

Got an old toy, coffee grinder or bike that doesn’t work? Do you have a sentimental item that needs some love and attention? Bring it along to the Marino Repair Cafe and see if we can fix it for you.

Or just come along, connect with neighbours and enjoy a cuppa at the Brews and Views Cafe.

Re-use your old goods and save them from landfill.

If you wish to be involved as a repairer contact Mary – marymalc1@gmail.com. There are a number of skills and roles to be filled. People with various levels of electrical, general machinery, woodwork, bike, sewing and general admin experience are welcome.

WHERE: Marino Community Hall WHEN: 1pm-4pm, 3rd Sunday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Marino-Repair-Cafe-101497065632817 marinohall.com.au/repair-cafe

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Saturday
Jan 30, 2027
Unley Repair Cafe Clarence Park Community Centre

The Unley Repair Café is a place where you can learn to repair your broken household items, with the help of expert local volunteer repairers, for free!

Through our sessions we repair things, share knowledge and skills, enjoy cups of tea, reduce landfill, save money, make friends and create community.

Monthly sessions are held from 9.30am – 12.30pm on the last Saturday of each month at the Clarence Park Community Centre Main Hall, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest 5035. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t have something to repair.

Volunteer repairer vacancies come about from time to time, and we are always looking for volunteers with welcoming, co-ordinating, cooking and administrative skills. We always welcome volunteer repairers, especially electricians. If you have repair skills (for anything from shoes to sunglasses, t-shirts to toasters) or want to help out with organising/running sessions, If you’d like to help out, please get in touch at– we’d love to have you! – repaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au. – we’d love to have you!

Follow us on Facebook to keep in touch and stay updated on upcoming events!

View our segment on Channel 7’s SA Weekender aired in 2019. 8 minute doco on Unley Repair Cafe – made in 2019. Thanks to UniSA students in the Sustainable Online Community Engagement Project.

Unley Repair Cafe received an establishment grant in 2018 through the SA Government’s Fund My Neighbourhood program.

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