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What is a Repair Cafe?
A repair cafe is a place where skilled repairers meet non-repairers to teach them skills to fix things. Repair Cafes originated in Europe, and the Bower was the first organisation to bring this concept to Australia. In the past we have encouraged our patrons to bring broken items into our workshops; after assessing the item our experts would offer advice on the best next steps.
RepairWorks open sessions
Have a look at our archive of live RepairWorks Open Sessions and find out some great tips to fix stuff. If you need some help, book an online session at our Repair Cafe.
Booking Information
In 2020 The Bower has moved its Repair Cafe program to the online space. We now offer online repair consultations via Zoom. Besides the forum, little else has changed; we offer sound and impartial advice. Click on a link below to book a consultation:
Paid Repair Services
Furniture Restoration
Bower Reuse & Repair Centres also provides paid repair services. This service allows you to drop your item off and have it repaired by Bower staff for a fee. If you have wood furniture you’d like us to fix, please contact our woodwork team on woodworks@bower.org.au or click through to our Furniture Restoration page.
Electronic Repairs
If you have electrical items you’d like us to fix, please contact our electrical team on electricalrepairs@bower.org.au. Electrical repairs are done at our Green Square location, the Banga Community Shed. If you have electronic repairs you’d like us to fix, click through to our Electronic Repairs page
Giving Feedback
Once you have attended one of our wonderful Repair Cafes, please submit your feedback to info@bower.org.au
