Okines Repair Cafe - with Car Boot Sale & Open Mic!

Name: Okines Repair Cafe - with Car Boot Sale & Open Mic!
Start: 2026-03-01T01:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-03-01T03:30:00+11:00
Location: 540 Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7173

Schedule

Sun Mar 01 2026 at 01:00 am to 03:30 am

UTC+11:00

Location

540 Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7173 | Hobart, TS

Free repairs • Skill sharing • Community connection
Got something broken but not ready for the bin? Bring it along to the Okines Repair Café and give it another life. Our friendly volunteer fixers will work with you to repair everyday items and show you how it’s done – helping save money, reduce waste, and build practical skills.
We can help with:
🧵 Mending clothes and other fabric items
🔌 Electrical repairs, e.g. lamps, vacuum cleaners, toasters
🚲 Fixing bikes
💻 Troubleshooting computers, tablets, phones
🔪 Tool & knife sharpening
💍 Jewellery repairs
🔧 General repairs, such as toys and household items.
More than just repairing… Repair Cafes are about more than just fixing things. The 3000+ repair cafes across the world, and 110 in Australia, are committed to supporting the circular economy, reducing landfill, and bringing people together.
And of course… plenty of tea, coffee, and friendly conversation ☕
Everyone is welcome. Repairs are free. No bookings – just bring your item along.
Plus, happening at the same time on Sunday 1 March:
🎤 Okines Food Co-op Open mic
🚗 Car boot sale
🌭 BBQ
Registrations are now open for the car boot sale. Contact Okines to book your spot. [email protected] or call 03 6265 7016
🚗$10 per car or picnic blanket.
2025 Okines Repair Cafe achievements included:
🛠️ 80+ items repaired (clothes, bikes, tools, toys, electronics & more)
♻️ 179 kg saved from landfill
🙏 20 local volunteer fixers sharing their skills
🙌 25+ coordinators and helpers making each event happen
Be a part of the Repair Revolution • Community Mending • Sustainable Living