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Fix belongings at Glen Eira Repair Cafe

Fix belongings at Glen Eira Repair Cafe Volunteers from the Glen Eira Repair Cafés (GERCs) group host a friendly repair cafe Glen Eira at Caulfield South Community House. Bring a worn lamp, jumper, or gadget and learn while neighbours keep good things in use. What you can do in Melbourne - Visit on listed third Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and register on arrival (Glen Eira repair cafe events) - Watch repairs over a cuppa even when you do not have an item to mend; the council welcomes observers - Volunteer as a fixer, sewer, or host through the community group if you have skills to share - Follow the house rules on one item per person during busy periods and DIY repairs with volunteer guidance How to join Walk in during published 2026 dates; the November session link on the council page handles registration. Repairs are free where possible; specialist parts may need a separate purchase. Why it matters in Melbourne Treasured pieces stay in drawers and lounges instead of landfill. Conversations at the table turn mending into a neighbourhood habit. Good to know - Is the repair cafe free? Entry is free; volunteers repair without charging labour though parts may cost extra if needed. - Can I come without something to repair? Yes. The council invites you to chat and watch repairs in action. - What can volunteers fix? Community volunteers tackle clothing, small furniture, electronics, and more within time and skill limits stated on the event page.
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MelbourneSun, Nov 15

Visit Glen Eira Repair Cafe in Caulfield South

Visit Glen Eira Repair Cafe in Caulfield South The GERCs volunteers host the Glen Eira repair cafe at Caulfield South Community House on third Sundays. What you can do in Caulfield South - Bring one broken item for matching with a volunteer fixer between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm (repair cafe events) - Stay for tea and conversation if you are waiting for a repair slot - Register through the council link for the next listed 2026 date How to join Arrive during the published session. The council lists registration links for upcoming Sundays on the repair cafe page. When & where Next listed session on the council calendar: 15 November 2026, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, local time. Caulfield South Community House, 450 Kooyong Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162. Later dates follow the third-Sunday rhythm from February to November. Why it matters in Caulfield South A hall full of fixers turns a single broken lamp into a lesson you can repeat in your own kitchen. Good to know - Is registration required? The November date links to an online register form on the council page. - Are repairs guaranteed? Volunteers work to the best of their ability within event time; the house rules explain limits. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Glen Eira City Council: repair cafe events. Details checked: 2026-10-18.
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