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.

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

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.

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

The Adelaide Repair Cafe is part of a global community dedicated to fixing broken household items & reducing our collective impact on the environment.

Save money by reusing or repurposing. Reduce your waste and gain a skill! Come along and help build a resilient community in these challenging times.

We welcome one item per repair booking: electronic appliances, clothing and textile repairs (Repairs only - no hemming of new items). Items must be small enough to carry. (No Whitegood such as mircowaves can not be booked for repair as these are high risk items)

The Repair Cafe requests that you remain while the repair is being carried out, to assist with repair and learn new skills. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking as these sessions are in high demand.

The City of Mitcham welcomes all to this FREE event.

Sessions are aimed at 18+ (Children are required to have parent/ guardian supervision)

Access to Tiwu Kumangka: Accessible carparks are available via the entrance on Young Street, with a sealed pathway to the building. Additional carparking available via Edwards Street carpark and on-street parking.

Please be aware that the external area of Tiwu Kumangka is still being upgraded.

Reduce waste by repairing instead of replacing!

Do you enjoy fixing, mending, tinkering, or repairing things? The Repair Cafe is a welcoming space that is designed to help the community learn skills to repair and mend broken or damaged items.

Save money by reusing or repurposing. Reduce your waste and gain a skill! Come along and help build a resilient community in these challenging times.

Meet other like-minded people, repairers, makers, and community makers. We are also seeking volunteers who would like to help facilitate the sessions and share their skills.

The Adelaide Repair Cafe is part of a global community dedicated to fixing broken household items & reducing our collective impact on the environment.

KEY INFORMATION: The Adelaide Repair Cafe is free-of-charge, although donations are always appreciated! No booking is necessary Enclosed shoes must be worn at all times

LOCATION

Makerspace Adelaide  223 Angas Street, Adelaide

How to get there: https://makerspaceadelaide.org

This is a two part workshop, you will need to attend both sessions in order to compete your project. Thursday 9 & 23 January, 1 - 3pm

Makerspace events are 18+ years only.

Bring along old clothes or anything you wish to turn into a lovely upcycled cushion cover. This small group, two part workshop, will take you through the steps to transform unused items into a new, much loved item for your home. You will use our Makerspace sewing machines and learn the basic skills needed.

Tech Lab, Unley Civic Library, 181 Unley Road, Unley

Cost $5 to be paid on booking, bookings essential, bookings will be available on 9 December 2024. Book online via Eventbrite or phone 8372 5100.

Please note: booking payments are non-refundable.