Extend the life of your household items with expert repairs, advice, and eco-friendly activities at this free community event.
Saturday 21 March 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm
Boroondara City Council, 340 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
Free
Experience the rewarding joy of giving your broken or worn household items a second chance at life. This free community day is all about repairing, learning, and connecting with experts who can help you fix everyday items instead of replacing them. Bring your reusable bags to carry home your repaired treasures and some special freebies.
You can also donate selected preloved items for recycling or reuse, helping reduce waste and support sustainability. The event features a variety of stalls offering hands-on advice, repair demonstrations, and opportunities to discover eco-friendly products and services.
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where families and individuals alike can engage in practical activities, meet local sustainability advocates, and take part in fun workshops.
- Repair services include bike safety checks and tune-ups, minor clothing and jewellery mending, and garden tool sharpening (excluding electrical tools).
- Participate in making gift boxes or reusable cotton pads using old calendars or firm paper.
- Receive free coffee in reusable cups or lemon gelati served waste-free (limited to first 200 attendees).
- Collect free sample bags of rich compost made from FOGO materials.
- Take home preloved books from local libraries and eco-friendly product samples (hand wash, laundry, dishwashing liquids).
Experts and stallholders include local community groups, repair cafes, recycling hubs, and creative upcyclers showcasing their work and offering advice.
The event is held at the Parkview Room, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC 3124. This accessible venue is easy to reach and equipped to welcome all community members.
For detailed information on accessibility features and directions, please visit the Parkview Room page on the City of Boroondara website.
- Bring your broken household items and reusable bags to take your repaired items home.
- Selected preloved items can be donated or recycled; check the event page for accepted items.
- Electrical tools, axes, and saws cannot be accepted for repair or sharpening.
- Free refreshments and samples are limited; arrive early to enjoy these perks.
- The event supports sustainable living and encourages community participation in reducing waste.
This is a free event with no booking required. Simply come along on the day between 10:00 and 14:00 to participate in all activities and access repair services.
For further details or questions, contact the Circular Economy team via phone or email provided on the event page.
