Repair Cafe Varsity Lakes
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Free community event to repair household items with skilled volunteers and enjoy social connection.
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Saturday 23 May 2026
12:30pm - 3:00pm
20 Mattocks Rd, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia
$
Free
Free community event to repair household items with skilled volunteers and enjoy social connection.
Saturday 23 May 2026
12:30pm - 3:00pm
20 Mattocks Rd, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia
Free
Repair Cafe Varsity Lakes offers a unique opportunity for families to come together and breathe new life into broken household items. This free event encourages community spirit while promoting sustainability by reducing waste and extending the life of your belongings.
At the Repair Cafe, skilled volunteer repairers work alongside you to fix a variety of items including clothing, textiles, toys, small furniture, and low voltage electronics. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with tea, coffee, and cake as you learn repair skills and share stories with fellow attendees. While repairs are free, bringing spare parts is recommended if you know your item needs replacements.
- Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
- Time: 12:30 to 15:00
- Location: Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre, 20 Mattocks Road, Varsity Lakes 4227
- Repairs exclude 240V appliances due to licensing laws.
- Complex textile repairs like zipper replacements are not feasible within the event timeframe.
- Voluntary donations are appreciated to support event costs.
The event is held at the Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre with limited onsite parking and street parking available. Attendees are encouraged to use public transport or active travel options. The EasyPark app can be used for metered parking nearby to avoid fines.
Please note that repairs requiring licensed electricians cannot be performed. Bringing your own spare parts is advised to ensure smooth repairs. The event fosters environmental benefits by reducing landfill waste and strengthening community bonds through shared skills and social interaction.
This event is free to attend and no prior booking is required. Donations to help cover event costs are welcome but not mandatory. For more information, contact the Gold Coast Tool Library.