A free, volunteer-run repair service for common household things. Need something fixed? Bring it to Repair Lab!
What types of things do we repair?
Volunteers repair items at three stations:
- Textile station (tears, buttons, patches, seams – repair only. No alterations)
- Household item station (non-electrical items such as cookware, furniture, tools, frames, bikes, toys, shoes)
- Electrical* station (very low voltage only such as toys, remote controls, chargers, cameras, home systems).
Also at the event:
- Dan the Bike Man will service bicycles for free (except cost for any parts)
- A Buy Nothing Market for you to give away any good-condition items or take items away for free! When you leave, you must take back any unclaimed items you brought.
* Update: electrical items over 120 volts DC or over 50 volts AC will not be seen to. We only repair very low voltage electrical items. Check your device power supply or search the model online to find out the voltage.
How to attend Repair Lab
Firstly, understand our event conditions. Then bring your item to the EcoHub on event day. 1 item per household. No need to book but arrive early for the best chance to get seen-to. We may turn-back repairs if the queue is large, especially after 11.00am.
On arrival we will assess your item for repair. If accepted, add your details to the queue. When your name is called, bring your item to the repairer, explain the issue and stay with them as while work.
Your repairer will try their best to fix your item or give advice. Successful repair or not, once completed please take your item home with you.
Event conditions
- We cannot guarantee a successful repair or a return to its condition prior to the repair work. We will not reassemble items which are beyond repair. Please be willing to accept loss or else find a repair specialist.
- 1 item only per household. Stay at your station while waiting in the queue. Stay with your repairer while they work.
- Repair times vairy, so can queues. We cannot guarantee you will be seen to.
- No non-service dogs allowed.
Event Information
| Hosted by | City of Melville |
|---|---|
| Time |
26 July 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 23 August 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 27 September 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 25 October 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 06 December 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact Details | City of Melville EcoHub (formerly Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre): 08 9364 0791 |
