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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

🔌 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

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

The second session we are going to focus on political economy. See reading materials below. Please finish reading them in advance and come to discuss with us 🙂

1. An Introduction to Marx’s Three Volumes of Capital, by Michael Heinrich, pages 39-49, 93-97 .

2. Capital Pt 1, Marx, Chapter 26 ‘The Secret of Primitive Accumulation’

3. Summary of Caliban and the Witch, Silvia Federici Ch 2: The Accumulation of Labor and the Degradation of Women: Constructing “Difference” in the “Transition to Capitalism” A feminist account of primitive accumulation and the exploitative nature of social reproduction under capitalism.

4. Class in the 21st Century: Asset Inflation and the new logic of inequality, Adkins, Cooper, Konings This is a publicly available journal article. Only read up to (and excluding) “Rethinking class theory”. So is a focus on Australian history of financialisation.

Bring your family down to Largs Beach in the January school holidays and learn all about the amazing things we can find right here on our local beaches.

Join local shell expert Peter Hunt and marine ecologist Dr Sue Murray-Jones on this guided beach combing session.

We’ll explore the tide line and jetty pylons, learning about the things we discover.

This is a fun way to learn about the beach environment through a hands-on experience.

This beach session is suitable for families with children of all ages. Adults and older children will learn so much about our local beach environment, whilst younger children will enjoy exploring the beach.

Please note that children must be accompanied by a guardian and be appropriately supervised by you at all times.

Adults are also welcome to attend without children, as there is so much all of us can discover and learn about our local environment.

Meeting Spot: Meet in the carpark to the north of the Largs Bay sailing club (on Lady Gowrie Drive, opposite Wigley Street). Please meet 5 minutes before the session starts.We will then wander along the beach towards the Largs Bay Jetty, before returning around 10.30am.

What to bring:

• Please dress for the weather (sun safe clothing, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
• Bring your water bottle and snacks
• Bring along a bucket or small bag to hold what you find
• We recommend you wear appropriate footwear and clothing to safely explore the beach environment.

We will postpone the event if the weather forecast is over 35 DecC and will notify you of this via email and sms.

The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk away from our meeting spot.

Numbers are limited, so please let us know if you can no longer make it.

Please contact the Port Environment Centre if you have any mobility or access concerns or other event enquiries (0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au)

A 90 minute workshop on one possible model to build housing collectives that focus on retrofitting housing for the climate crisis, while also contributing to the decommodification of housing for public good.

The goal of Retrofit and Decommodify (RAD) housing is to collectively acquire, retrofit, and decommodify existing suburban housing so that we, and others, can live in resilient and affordable housing.

The RAD housing project offers one small way to contribute to prefiguring better futures by providing opportunities to live collectively in ways that help us to practice commoning and act in solidarity with more radical movements for change.

The RAD housing members are currently visiting from Naarm, and keen to take this opportunity to transfer some of their learnings to the community here, to aid in similar and related efforts.

This is a recurring event - after you have registered once you are able to attend all of the LEARN events for the year via the same zoom link.

About the Lived Experience Advocacy Reflection Network (LEARN):

LEARN is a space for connection amongst people in South Australia who are interested in or new to using their personal lived experiences with mental health and other life challenges in advocacy for community and self.

When shared for a purpose our lived experience is a powerful tool that helps us connect with others and offer insight. Join us as we explore tools and strategies to use our experiences for change.

We collectively choose topics together at the start of each LEARN. 

Who is LEARN for:

LEARN provides a regular space for South Australian people with lived experience that are interested in or new to advocacy, to connect, reflect and explore ways of using their personal experiences with mental health and other life challenges in advocacy.

If you are interested in or are currently using your lived experience for advocacy and want to connect with others, share resources, refine skills and reflect together then LEARN is for you.

Please note that the focus for LEARN is creating a connection space for the lived experience community broadly. It is not a community of practice and does not focus on workforce. 

When and Where:

LEARN will meet online via Zoom every six weeks on a Tuesday.

This is a recurring event - once you have registered you are able to attend all of the LEARN events for the year via the same zoom link

Tue, 25 Feb, Tue, 8 Apr, Tue, 20 May, Tue, 1 Jul, Tue, 12 Aug, Tue, 23 Sep, Tue, 4 Nov, Tue, 16 Dec,

Facilitator:

The facilitators for LEARN on February 25th will be Emrys and Jess

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

In South Australia, rural and regional communities have been overlooked in discussions and responses covering mental health and suicide prevention.

That is why LELAN has partnered with Country SA PHN as part of the Commonwealth government’s Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention (TRISP).

Under this initiative, an Advisory Group of people who have lived experience of suicide distress have collaborated to create a short film about what we have heard from our communities.

It aims to reduce stigma, increase help seeking, and improve community responsiveness and advocacy by sharing insights and solutions from people who have lived experience of distress or who have been impacted by suicide in rural and regional South Australian communities.

We will be holding an online launch for our short film, to share it with the community.

The format of the event will include:

Introduction

Film Screening

Panel Q&A

This online launch will be held 5:15pm – 6:15pm Thursday 27 June online via Zoom.

If you RSVP to this event, you will be sent the Zoom link to join us.

The next event in our movement skills training series is: Communities of Care - with Trish Hensley and her affinity group, Rakali Resolution. This workshop is for anyone who works in groups or teams and would like to explore ways of creating new ways of working together. Whether you’re an activist, organiser, changemaker or simply want to learn more - you are welcome to join us. As we deal with the urgency and importance of tackling the climate crisis, this session asks: how can we create cultures of care that enhance our work together? We will explore why we need communities of care, the containers that can hold us while we are doing the hard work of activism and creating better ways to be human. 📅 Tuesday 30th June | 5:30–8:30pm 📍 The Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, Adelaide 🍲 Light supper provided🎟Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/relationship-based-activism-and-communities-of-care-with-trish-hensley

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Like tackling climate change – overview with Andrew Zoerner on Zoom.
Adelaide is an internationally-renowned centre of MMT education, with an
accredited degree course and a key educator is XR member Gabie Bond of the Modern Money Lab, Adelaide

Join a relaxed community conversation exploring the idea that there is no “away” when it comes to waste, and what it really means when we say “throw it away”. Facilitated by members of the local PECWRAG group, this session will encourage honest discussion about consumption, waste and responsibility.

Discover visible mending as a creative way to extend the life of your clothing, bags and fabric items. Led by Donna Gordge from Stitch Paint Burn Studio, you’ll learn different stitching techniques to repair or decorate textiles. You can create a patch to take home or bring along items you’d like to mend or personalise. No sewing experience needed.

🌼 Free natural cleaning products to take home will be available at the end of the evening.

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.

NAIDOC Week Deadly in the Hills - Jewellery Making with Imbala

Join CVA, the Port Environment Centre and PAE Council as we celebrate NAIDOC week at Barker Inlet Wetlands on Kaurna Country!

The day will start with a guided walk and talk with Bryce, a Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri man from Tarnda Experiences, who will share his knowledge of plants and their food and medicinal uses. We’ll then get our hands dirty and help plant over 150 native seedlings to create a beautiful bushfoods garden at the wetlands. Enjoy a delicious morning tea made from native bushfoods after your hard work!

Bookings Essential via CVA https://volunteerportal.cva.org.au/s/make-booking?id=a0rMn00001Oi3tZIAR

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

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

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.

Make your Plastic Free July commitment to use fewer plastic bin liners. How? Come and learn how to fold your own from old newspaper. It’s Plastic Free July, which means it’s time to look around your home and ask some hard questions. Take the bin liner, for instance. That sad little plastic bag doing one job before heading straight to landfill…we can do better. And why spend money on compostable bin liners for your organics when you can make your own? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to fold newspaper into sturdy, compostable bin liners that actually work. It takes less than ten minutes to learn, which means you’ll have plenty of time to feel very smug about your life choices for the rest of the month. Come, fold, and leave whenever you’re done (hopefully with a bunch of bin liners to take away). No origami experience required. Places are limited. Grab a ticket before they’re gone. ($5)

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

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.