Community
9 May, 2025
Repair Cafe turns one
SINCE its inception just over 12 months ago, the Warrnambool Repair Café has continued its popularity as a community hub.
The café has hosted 10 ‘repair’ events over the past year, with 38 volunteers contributing 270 hours.
Last weekend saw first birthday celebrations enjoyed by both volunteers and visitors, with a cake shared, stories told and even more items repaired.
The repair café continues to go from strength to strength.
Together the volunteers have shared skills and knowledge, built social connections, helped reduce social isolation and strengthened community resilience.
During the past 12 months, 169 visitors have taken in over 200 items for repair.
The Warrnambool Repair Café addresses the community’s need for local environmental action, responsible and sustainable consumption.
More than 80 per cent of items have been fixed and 168 repaired items have been diverted from landfill.
Anyone wanting more information on the café can phone 0418 392 948.
