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Our repair cafe is a community-run event where everyone is welcome. We would love you to drop in to learn how to fix a broken item, or join us as a volunteer.
We can help you to repair jewellery, clothing, small appliances and other household items. Our event is free, and open to all, regardless of their skill levels. We encourage you to contribute in your own way. For example, by bringing tools or snacks to share on the day, or helping out with welcoming, packing up, or repairs.
The repair cafe is run at the Hughes Community Centre, on the third Saturday of the month, from 10am to 1pm.
Note: this cafe was previously known as the Canberra Repair Cafe and hosted by the Canberra Environment Centre – it changed venue in early 2023, and the SEE-Change Woden Group took over managing the cafe in late 2023.
If our times or location don’t suit you, maybe one of the other repair cafes in Canberra can help.
Community Toolbox Canberra
Community Toolbox Canberra is a community-led, volunteer-run tool and equipment library, aiming to make it possible for everyone to have the means to create, have fun, try a new hobby and make their home more liveable and, in doing so, reduce waste and pressure on the Earth’s resources. In addition to their library of things, they also run a monthly repair cafe on the last Saturday of each month, 2-5pm, at the Toolbox, 76 Federal Highway, Watson (on the grounds of Youth with a Mission (YWAM), enter via driveway on Zelling Street).
For more information: Community Toolbox Canberra – Repair Cafe (website)
Tuggeranong Repair Cafe
Assisting the southern suburbs in Canberra is the Tuggeranong Repair Cafe run by the SEE-Change Tuggeranong Group. Their aim is to see broken things fixed and saved from heading to landfill, plus empowering owners with new repairing skills, resilience and a sense of community.
The Tuggaranong Repair Cafe is held on the last Sunday of each month, 1-4pm, Impact Community Hub, 200 Clive Steele Ave, Monash
For more information: Tuggeranong Repair Cafe (Facebook) and SEE-Change (website)
Repair Cafe at Ginninderry
Join in, repair or make things, share a cuppa, and learn some handy skills.
We meet from 1-3.30pm in the Link Building at Ginninderry, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn, first Sunday of each month.
For more information: Repair Cafe at Ginninderry (Facebook)
Hawker Community Repair Cafe
Hawker Men’s Shed host the quarterly Hawker Community Repair Cafe for small items. Coffee, tea, cakes and sausages available to raise money for Softball ACT and Hawker’s Men’s Shed.
The Hawker Community Repair Cafe is held on the third Sunday of March, June, September and December, at the Hawker International Softball Centre, 45 Walhallow St, Hawker.
For more information: Hawker Community Repair Cafe (Facebook)
UC Repair Cafe
The weekly UC Repair Cafe, at the University of Canberra, is open to students, staff and others.
Do you have any clothes that are missing buttons or a favourite jumper that is in need of some TLC? We’ll fix it for you! Come and receive some free help, tips and tricks to turn old into new and revitalise that vintage pair of jeans.
In the UCX Student Lounge every Thursday during semester from 11:00-1:00pm alongside the food pantry.
For more information: UC Repair Cafe (Facebook) and University of Canberra (website)
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Held on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm.
As events may be cancelled or postponed, you may like to contact us before attending for the first time.
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