Benaraby Repair Help Desk

16/10/2026

Repair Help Desk Update 🛠️

We're sad to share that we've made the difficult decision to put the Repair Help Desk on hold for now. While it hasn't quite taken off as we'd hoped, we're grateful to have had the opportunity to give it a go.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers who have generously shared their time, knowledge and skills, and to everyone who came along and supported the initiative.

We're not giving up on the idea though! We still believe there's a place for something like this in our community. We're considering trialling the Repair Help Desk in Gladstone or Boyne/Tannum in the future to see whether a different location might help it find its feet.

Sometimes good ideas just need a different approach, and we hope this isn't the end of the Repair Help Desk story.

10/08/2026

Yesterday was a bit of everything at the Benaraby Repair Help Desk! 😁

🧵 We had our Learn to Sew workshop, with people learning their way around a sewing machine and making a tote bag to take home.

🎨 Our Community Mosaic came out again and had a few more pieces added.

🔧 We even managed to squeeze in a few repairs!

We also had a couple of new faces pop in just to see what the Repair Help Desk was all about… and they ended up leaving with something to work on for next time. 😂 We love that!

And of course, there was plenty of tea, coffee and brownies to keep everyone going. ☕🍫

Thanks to everyone who came along, helped out, learnt something new or just stopped in for a look. It was a really lovely morning. ❤️

07/08/2026

🧵 Got a sewing machine but no idea what to do with it?

Or maybe you've always thought "I'd love to learn to sew one day."

Tomorrow could be the day. 😊

We're keeping it really simple — we'll teach you the basics of using a sewing machine while you make a tote bag to take home.

Absolute beginners are very welcome. Adults, teenagers, parents and kids — you don't need any sewing experience at all.

Machines and materials are supplied, or bring your own machine and learn how to use it.

💲 Just $5
📅 Tomorrow – Sunday 9 August
📍 Benaraby Hall

🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/learn-to-sew-tote-bag-workshop

07/08/2026

🔧 Okay everyone... what's broken at your place?

Seriously. Have a look in the shed. The kitchen drawer. That cupboard where things go because you're definitely going to fix them one day. 😂

Bring it to us this Sunday.

A broken chair. Blunt garden tools. A torn shirt. A favourite mug. A lawn mower that won't behave. A toy that's lost a wheel. Something with a broken handle.

If you're not sure whether we can fix it, bring it anyway and we'll have a look.

The Benaraby Repair Help Desk is completely FREE and run by volunteers who genuinely enjoy figuring out how to fix things.

📍 Benaraby Hall
🕘 9.00am–12.00pm
🗓️ Sunday 09/08/2026

You don't need to know what's wrong with it. That's our problem. 😁

Bookings are helpful, but walk-ins are absolutely welcome.

https://events.humanitix.com/benaraby-repair-cafe

01/08/2026

Got garden gear that's not pulling its weight anymore?

Whether it's a pair of secateurs that won't cut, hedge trimmers that have gone blunt, or a lawn mower or whipper snipper that's not quite right, bring it along to the Benaraby Repair Help Desk.

Our volunteers love helping people get a bit more life out of things.

It's free, it's volunteer-run, and if we can help keep another useful item out of landfill, that's a win for everyone.

📍 Benaraby Hall
🗓️ Second Sunday of every month
🕘 9.00am–12.00pm

🔗 Book your repair here: https://events.humanitix.com/benaraby-repair-cafe

29/07/2026

🧵 Want to learn to sew with the kids?

Our Learn to Sew workshop is something you can do together! Come along, learn the basics of using a sewing machine and work together to make a tote bag to take home.

No sewing experience needed — for kids or grown-ups! 😄 Kids are welcome, they’ll just need a parent or guardian to stay and join in.

👜 Make a tote bag together
🧵 All materials supplied
🪡 Machines available, or BYO yours
💲 Just $5 per person
📅 Sunday 9 August
📍 Benaraby Hall

A fun way to spend some time together and learn a new skill while you’re at it.

Places are limited, so book here:
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/learn-to-sew-tote-bag-workshop

29/07/2026

Got something broken? Our volunteers want to see it!

Seriously. They love this stuff. 😂

Bring it along to the Benaraby Repair Help Desk and we’ll see if we can get it working again instead of sending it to landfill.

Held at Benaraby Hall on the second Sunday of every month, 9am–12pm.

Free repairs, clever volunteers and no judgement about how long it’s been sitting broken in the shed. 😄

🔗 Book a repair: https://events.humanitix.com/benaraby-repair-cafe

26/07/2026

🏺 Broken doesn’t mean it’s finished!

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery and making the cracks part of the story, rather than hiding them.

We reckon that fits the Benaraby Repair Help Desk pretty well. 💛

Before you throw something broken away, bring it along and see if our volunteers can help give it another life.

Repair Help Desk is a free volunteer service run on the second Sunday of the month from 9.00am to 12.00pm at the Benaraby Hall. 🔧🧵🏺

24/07/2026

🧵 Ever wanted to learn how to sew?

We're excited to launch the first Learn to Sew workshop as part of the Benaraby Repair Help Desk!

Join our friendly volunteers and learn the basics of using a sewing machine while making your own reusable tote bag to take home.

✅ No experience needed
🧵 All materials supplied
🪡 Friendly, hands-on guidance
👜 Take home your very own tote bag
💲 Just $5 per person

Sunday the 9th of August from 9.00am to 11.00am at the Benaraby Progress Association and Hall.

We have sewing machines available to use, or you're welcome to bring your own machine if you'd like to become more familiar with it.

Places are limited so make sure to book.

🎟️ Book your place here:
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/learn-to-sew-tote-bag-workshop

We'd love to see you there! 💚

Learn the basics of sewing while making your own reusable tote bag. No experience needed. All materials supplied. $5 per person.

24/07/2026

👖 Before you throw it out, see if it can be repaired for free!👗

A missing button, split seam, broken zip or small tear doesn't have to mean the end of your favourite clothes.

Our Repair Help Desk is run by volunteers who enjoy helping people repair, rather than replace. Bring along your clothing repairs and we'll see what we can do—completely free of charge.