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 Repair Café program in 2025.

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 expert and keen repairers onsite to attempt to repair your items. You may like to assist with the repair.
We are committed to creating a supportive space where everyone is welcome. If our volunteer repairers can’t fix your item, we will offer advice about what to do with it.
Our volunteers and staff will support you to learn and share knowledge.
Free, bookings are essential. Let us know what item you plan to bring when you book, so our repairers can be prepared!
Please note that our volunteers are there to repair items you have. Alterations to clothing are generally not accepted. However you may be able to receive advice about how to proceed.
This event is being coordinated by Let Me Be Frank, on behalf of City of Stonnington

House Rules

When registering at arrival we aim to match you to the appropriate repairer.
There may be wait times. We encourage attendees to help themselves to light refreshments and chat to other attendees whilst they wait.
The work carried out in the repair workshop is performed free of charge by the repairers at hand as part of Stonnington’s Repair Cafe program.
Attendees can carry out the repairs themselves if possible, with repair on site to help advise as necessary.
Repairs are done for free. Organisers or the repairers are not liable for any loss that may result from advice or instructions provided concerning repairs.
Attendees offering items for repair do so at their own risk.
We cannot guarantee items will be repaired.
Repair volunteers are entitled to refuse to repair certain items.
Repair volunteers are entitled to recommend seeking a professional repairer.
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 volunteers are not obliged to reassemble disassembled appliances that cannot be repaired.
One item per person will be repaired on a first case basis, please feel free to bring additional items if repairers have time.
All electrical items will need to be checked by our on-site Tag and Tester, this will be free of charge.
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.

Privacy collection notice

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by Let Me Be Frank for the sole purpose of the Stonnington Repair Café Program.

We collect this information in order contact you about your participation at the Repair Café events. We will only share your information with your permission, or where required by law. Unless there is an express need to include personal, identifying information, we provide Council with de-identified information.

Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.

Let Me Be Frank’s Privacy is outlined on pages 9-10 of our policy document.

Contact the host of Stonnington Repair Cafe May 2025