Repair Cafe Surf Coast

Repair Cafe Surf Coast Repair Cafes are all about repairing things (together) We are fighting the throwaway culture and building community one fix at a time!

The Repair Café Surf Coast was started by two Fairhaven residents in July, 2017 with volunteers from across the Surf Coast. Each month (except January and July) we bring together a team of skilled volunteers from our community to help visitors repair all their broken and worn-out items and save them from landfill.

Meet Sue.If you've lived in Aireys for a while, chances are you know Sue—though she'd be quick to point out that her rea...
15/06/2026

Meet Sue.

If you've lived in Aireys for a while, chances are you know Sue—though she'd be quick to point out that her real name isn't "Sue who used to work at the Post Office"! Sue owned and ran the Aireys Inlet Post Office for years after a career in education. Starting as a classroom teacher, she later qualified as a Physical Education teacher and taught until knee problems—and eventually three knee replacements—sent her back to the classroom.

A keen sportsperson, Sue played A Grade basketball and, with her husband, became heavily involved with the NBL and the North Melbourne Giants. After buying the Aireys Post Office in 2007 and selling it in 2019, she chose to stay in the community she loves.

Today, Sue remains busier than ever. She volunteers at the Repair Café, serves as Secretary of the Anglesea Probus Club and editor of its newsletter, is a Rubbish Ranger, an active CWA member, and still finds time for a twice-weekly game of Mahjong.




















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🪢 Get Knotted #3 – Learn Knots That Actually Work! 🪢Ever tied something down only to watch it come loose five minutes l...
12/06/2026

🪢 Get Knotted #3 – Learn Knots That Actually Work! 🪢

Ever tied something down only to watch it come loose five minutes later?

Join us for Get Knotted #3, a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to choose the right rope, prepare it properly, and tie the most useful knots for real-life situations. We’ll also share practical tips on securing loads and effective tying-down techniques.

The best part? You’ll get supervised practice time to build confidence and make sure those knots stay put!

📅 Sunday 5 July 2026
🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm

Places are limited to ensure everyone gets plenty of hands-on guidance.

Whether you’re into camping, boating, DIY projects, trailers, or simply want a handy life skill, this workshop is for you.

Book your place before the spots disappear!
https://www.trybooking.com/DMUTH

Over the next few days, we’ll be randomly sharing photos from our previous Repair Café Surf Coast event.If you missed ou...
08/06/2026

Over the next few days, we’ll be randomly sharing photos from our previous Repair Café Surf Coast event.

If you missed out, don’t worry - our next Repair Café is on Sunday, July 5.

You can find details of all our upcoming events on our page:
https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeSurfCoast

Repair • Reuse • Reduce Waste • Connect with Community

Over the next few days, we’ll be randomly sharing photos from our previous Repair Café Surf Coast event.If you missed o...
05/06/2026

Over the next few days, we’ll be randomly sharing photos from our previous Repair Café Surf Coast event.

If you missed out, don’t worry - our next Repair Café is on Sunday, July 5.

You can find details of all our upcoming events on our page:
https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeSurfCoast

Repair • Reuse • Reduce Waste • Connect with Community

We're On This Sunday.ans so is the Ref Cross fundraiser!Got a dodgy toaster? A sad lamp? Pants that have seen better day...
24/05/2026

We're On This Sunday.
ans so is the Ref Cross fundraiser!

Got a dodgy toaster?
A sad lamp?
Pants that have seen better days?

Bring them along to the next Repair Café Surf Coast and give them a second chance!

While our amazing volunteer repairers work their magic, you can treat yourself to some delicious goodies and support another great cause at the same time.

Tasty Cakes, Slices, Sausage rolls and more for sale.
All proceeds from the food stall will go to our wonderful local Red Cross.

Cake Stall Hours:
📅 Sunday, May 31
🕥 10.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Aireys Inlet Hall

Bring your broken bits and hungry tummy — leave with repairs, snacks and that warm fuzzy community feeling.

If you think it’s been ages, you’re right,Since April 12 we’ve been out of sight.But don’t you despair,For we still will...
23/05/2026

If you think it’s been ages, you’re right,
Since April 12 we’ve been out of sight.
But don’t you despair,
For we still will repair,
This Sunday in Aireys — delight! 🔧♻️

At the Community Hall we’ll be found,
Fixing gadgets and treasures renowned.

Bring your gadgets, clothes or chair,
The team will try with loving care —
A tweak, a stitch,
A fix-up switch,
To save good things from landfill’s lair! 🔧♻️

Check out our page
https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeSurfCoast
or our website
https://repaircafesurfcoast.tech/
for all the details (but no poetry)

Meet LizLiz has called Moggs Creek home since 2022, but her journey here has taken a few fascinating turns. Originally a...
16/05/2026

Meet Liz

Liz has called Moggs Creek home since 2022, but her journey here has taken a few fascinating turns. Originally a speech pathologist working in adult rehabilitation, her career shifted when her husband’s job took them to Singapore in 2010. There, Liz discovered a love of storytelling as a guide at the National Museum. One thing led to another—she completed specialist training and went on to the Asian Civilisations Museum, where she eventually became co-head of guide training.

While in Singapore, Liz also took on the challenge of teaching the demanding Cambridge English as a Second Language course—no small feat!

Since settling on the Surf Coast, Liz has thrown herself into community life. She’s part of the Aireys Community Garden, assistant treasurer at AIRAR, speaker coordinator for the Probus Club, and an active CWA member (and by all accounts, a fantastic cook).

It all started with a simple Mahjong group—and just kept growing. These days, you’ll also find Liz at the Repair Café, helping give textiles a second life.










Our Get Knotted Workshop was such a huge success at the April Repair Café, we are going to repeat it.So, if you want to ...
10/05/2026

Our Get Knotted Workshop was such a huge success at the April Repair Café, we are going to repeat it.

So, if you want to know how to tie knots that work for different situations, come along to our workshop and learn how to select and prepare your rope, what knots to use and when, plus some hints on effective tying down. Places are limited because you will have supervised time to practice and reinforce your new skills.

Aireys Inlet Community Hall: Sunday 31 May 10.30am - 12.00 pm (all rope provided)

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DLLJE

Our Get Knotted Workshop was such a huge success at the April Repair Café, we are going to repeat it.So, if you want to ...
18/04/2026

Our Get Knotted Workshop was such a huge success at the April Repair Café, we are going to repeat it.

So, if you want to know how to tie knots that work for different situations, come along to our workshop and learn how to select and prepare your rope, what knots to use and when, plus some hints on effective tying down. Places are limited because you will have supervised time to practice and reinforce your new skills.

Aireys Inlet community Hall: Sunday 31 May 10.30am - 12.00 pm (all rope provided)
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DLLJE

Shorter session… same big impact. 🔧We've now trimmed our Repair Café Surf Coast event down to 3 hours (from 4) and still...
18/04/2026

Shorter session… same big impact. 🔧

We've now trimmed our Repair Café Surf Coast event down to 3 hours (from 4) and still managed to pull off some seriously satisfying stats:

💥 150kg rescued from landfill
🔧 62 successful repairs (and counting!)
🧠 18 people armed with repair know-how
👕 29kg of textiles saved
♻️ 11kg of recycling sorted the right way
👥 75 community members through the doors

With 93 items brought in, only a small bunch couldn’t be revived - not bad for a quick stint!

All made possible by just 23 absolute legends volunteering their time, skills, and patience (especially with those “it was working yesterday” mysteries).

It’s proof that a few hours, a handful of tools, and a great community can go a long way.

Got something creaky, cranky or completely confusing? Bring it along next time - we love a challenge.

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Aireys Inlet Community Hall, 6 Great Ocean Road
Aireys Inlet, VIC
3231

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