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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.

Website
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
Dec 19
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
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

Website
Saturday
Dec 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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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
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
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
Saturday
Nov 21
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
Saturday
Oct 17
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
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
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

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

Website
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
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.

Website
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

Website
Saturday
Sep 19
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
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

Website
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

Website
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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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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Sunday
Aug 16
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
Aug 15
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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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
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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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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Saturday
Aug 1
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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Saturday
May 18, 2024
Repair Cafe Payneham One Planet Market

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

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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.

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

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Saturday
Jun 8, 2024
Repair Cafe @ Tiwu Kumangka Tiwu Kumangka (Blackwood Library & Community Center)

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.

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Sunday
Nov 24, 2024
Adelaide Repair Cafe Makerspace Adelaide

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

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Sunday
Dec 22, 2024
Rewind - Drop-in Day Rewind Sound and Studios
  • coworking bee @ 11
  • palestine bike convoy @ 1:30 (if people want)

bring a project (or dont). 📝

think stitch and bitch, repair cafe, idea ideation, crafts corner, amateur consultancy, free wifi, pc/console gaming, zoomba gym, karaoke, uninformed tax advice, gardening, cooking classes, poetry writing and feedback, trinket trading and appreciation, swap meets, bike servicing, zine making, photography/film space, bad printing, you name it!!*

*some services subject to availability

come on downnnn 🤠

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Saturday
Sep 27, 2025
Unley Repair Cafe - September 2025 Session Clarence Park Community Centre

Join us for our September Repair Café session!

Do you have a broken or torn household item? Bring it along to the Unley Repair Café and learn how to fix it with the help of your handiest neighbours.

The Unley Repair Café is a monthly, free, open community event aiming to reduce waste to landfill, pass on valuable repairing knowledge, and create a sense of community.

Our sessions are typically staffed by volunteers who are happy to help with repairs to electronic, electrical, clothing, textiles, jewellery, furniture, bike, mechanical and general repairs. We will post about our available repairers closer to the date, so make sure you click ‘going’ or ‘interested’ to stay updated on what kinds of items can be brought along to this session.

Have a look at our photos for some ideas of what happens at the Unley Repair Café: www.facebook.com/unleyrepaircafe/photos/

Please note: * We are not a drop-off service - you must sit with/assist the repairer and learn how to fix your item together * One item at a time per person, to allow everyone the opportunity to participate. If you have more than one item you may be able to re-join the queue after your first item has been attended to * Last new repairs are registered at 12:00pm, or earlier if we are very busy! Our session ends at 12:30pm sharp, so please arrive well before this to enable enough time for repairs *We will have a large range of tools and equipment needed to make repairs, but we do not keep a stock of spare parts. We will have bits and pieces (screws, buttons, etc), but if your repair requires a specific spare part, please purchase before the session. If you are not sure, bring your item along and we may be able to help you diagnose the issue to determine what part you need so that you can bring it along next time * Your item must be small enough to carry through the doors, we will have a go at most items but we are unable to take on whitegoods, microwaves, coffee machines, watches or zip replacements- sorry! * Re: clothing, we are able to assist with repairs only, not alterations. * Please ensure the items you bring to repair cafe are clean. * The Unley Repair Café is free to attend, though any donations are greatly appreciated

Everyone is welcome, no matter what council area you’re from - even if you don’t have an item to repair. Come and connect with your neighbours, see what’s being repaired - and maybe learn a new skill!

The Unley Repair Cafe runs on the last Saturday of every month (we are closed for December).

The Unley Repair Cafe is supported by Sustainable Communities SA Inc.

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Sunday
Apr 12
Repair Cafe Campbelltown - SA 2nd Sunday of the month Campbelltown Memorial Oval

WHAT IS A REPAIR CAFÉ? A place where you can bring your broken items for fixing – and also learn how to fix them yourself - with the help of expert volunteer repairers.

It is also about reducing landfill, meeting new people, learning new skills, saving money, making friends and creating community.

Likely Repairs Available on the Day: Textiles & Clothing  Jewellery Mechanical , Garden Tool sharpening. Registration closes when we reach capacity or 1.30pm whichever is earlier.

Please ensure that your items are clean and aired. Cash donations to allow the events to continue are appreciated.

For more details, see - Repair Cafe Campbelltown - SA on Facebook or email rccampbelltownsa@gmail.com

This is a community initiative supported by Campbelltown City Council & auspiced by Sustainable Communities SA.

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Saturday
Jul 4
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
Saturday
Jul 11
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
Jul 12
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
Saturday
Jul 18
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
Jul 19
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
Jul 25
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