Repair Cafe - Bellarine

30/09/2026

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Keith and Tim on Pulse FM’s Local Legends Radio Show last week. We spoke - amongst other things - about International Repair Day coming up on October 17. This year’s theme is Repairing Unites People. I love how repairing creates connection in our community. You can listen to the show here:

Judi Brewster joined us this week to talk about the amazing community service that Repair Cafes do throughout the world and specifically in the Geelong region. The cafes are supported by local volunte

11/09/2026

Join us on 27 September for a free sock darning workshop. BYO your clean, holey sock. RSVP to the email address below.

09/09/2026

Time to get ready for our next Repair Cafe on Sunday week the 20th September from 12:30 to 3:30 at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House 1 John Dory Drive.
We aim to repair electrical, furniture, sewing, toys........and promote re-use and reduce landfill!

20/08/2026

Sewing volunteers at RCB are often asked, “where can I learn the basics of sewing?“ Geelong Regional Libraries are running ‘sewing basics’ classes for adults and young people, as well as sessions to learn how to operate sewing machines and overlockers. Check out this link for more details:

The Geelong Regional Library Corporation acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin nation, and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Maar nations as the Original Owners of the lands on which our library services operate. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge....

15/08/2026

A nice article in today’s Geelong Advertiser. Thank you Andrew for agreeing to be interviewed.

There is a group of volunteers in Ocean Grove that are helping to save the planet by quietly fixing items that would otherwise end up in landfill.

12/08/2026

Our Repair Cafe is on again this Sunday 19th August.
Come and check us out and bring your things in need of a fix.
We fix all sorts - electrics, sewing, woodwork/furniture.....
See you at the
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House
1 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove
Between 12:30 and 3:30

16/07/2026

This Sunday 19th July we will be open from 12:30 - 3:30 to fix your broken treasures.
Come along to the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House at 1 John Dory Drive.
See you there!

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

Our next Repair Cafe Bellarine is on next Sunday 21st June at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre, 1 John Dory Drive from 12:30 - 3:30.
Bring along your broken treasures and let's see if we can bring them back to life.
Our service aims to reduce landfill and foster repair and reuse.
We don't charge for repairs (you may need to pay for any parts required) but a small donation is always welcome to help cover our costs.
Here are some photos of things we have repaired recently.....

05/05/2026

A story in the Guardian recently highlighted the importance of the Repair Cafe movement in relation to sustainability. At RCB, we hope we are contributing to broader shifts in thinking in our community. Read more below:

Hand and power tools can be surprisingly wasteful and polluting. Experts drill down on eco-friendly alternatives that still get the job done