Roving Repair Workshop
City of Stonnington is working with Let Me Be Frank to deliver our new Roving Repair campaign.
Date and time
Location
Toorak/South Yarra Library
340 Toorak Road South Yarra, VIC 3141 AustraliaAbout this event
- 2 hours 30 minutes
Do you have textiles, homewares or other small items that need repair? Don't toss them—you can fix them!
City of Stonnington is working with Let Me Be Frank to deliver our new Roving Repair campaign.
It often feels easier to buy something new, than to fix what we have. But if we knew how to repair the things we already own, we could give them a second chance. This reduces waste, saves money, and help keeps your beloved items in circulation for longer.
About this event
We will have repairers of textiles, homewares and other small items onsite to support you in developing skills and confidence to repair these items instead of throwing them away.
We are committed to creating a supportive space where everyone is welcome. If our volunteer and expert repairers can’t fix your item, we will advise you on what to do. At these events we will support you to learn and share knowledge.
Bookings are essential. Let us know what item you plan to bring when you book, so our repairers can be prepared!
House Rules
-When registering at arrival we aim to match you to the appropriate repairer.
-There may be wait times.
-The work carried out in the repair workshop is performed free of charge by the repairers at hand as part of Stonnington’s Roving Repair Workshops.
-Attendees can carry out the repairs themselves if possible, with repair experts on site to help advise as necessary.
-Repairs are done for free. Organisers or the repair experts are not liable for any loss that may result from advice or instructions provided concerning repairs.
-Attendees offering broken items for repair do so at their own risk.
-We cannot guarantee items will be repaired.
-Repair experts/volunteers are entitled to refuse to repair certain items.
-Repair experts/volunteers are entitled to recommend seeking a professional repairer.
-Experts/volunteers making repairs offer no guarantee for the repair and repairs will occur to the best of the repairers ability.
-Items will be tested where appropriate but cannot guarantee that objects work properly once you take them home.
-Repair experts/volunteers are not obliged to reassemble disassembled appliances that cannot be repaired.
-A maximum of one broken item per person will be examined.
-Repairers and attendees have a right to feel welcome and safe. Antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. If someone is making you feel unwelcome or unsafe please let a member of staff know.
Frequently asked questions
Please check the event listing to see what types of repair are offered. Please note that whilst we will do our best to match you with a repairer, not all items will be able to be repaired on the day if at all. You must register your item prior to attending. One item per person per workshop.
City of Stonnington is appointing expert and hobby repairers to help you. Wherever possible repairs will be conducted for free, with basic materials being provided. In some instances, you may be advised to purchase materials or parts and bring your item back to a subsequent event.
Our repairers will do their best to repair as many items as possible. However, if an item is beyond repair, requires specialised tools or parts, or we don’t have time on the day of the event, we will provide guidance on where you can get further assistance.
Absolutely! We welcome passionate individuals who want to contribute to the Roving Repair Program. If you have repair skills or simply want to help with organising and logistics, please contact Lucy Best at Let Me Be Frank at lucy@letmebefrank.com.au or on 0421 356 999.
Yes. Click on the event links for details about booking. Repair workshops are free and booking will help us ensure we have enough repairers to help as many people as possible. You can also let us know what you plan to bring, so our repairers can be prepared to save time.
Feel free to drop by during any of the repair workshops for more information, to learn more about the repair movement and the circular economy, or to check out the repairs. We would love to connect.