The Great Clothing Exchange!
Next date: Saturday, 30 November 2024 | 10:00 AM
to 01:00 PM
Saturday 30 November 2024
10am - 1pm
Monash Civic Centre
293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Free ticketed event*
Following this success of our first clothing exchange event, we’re hosting a new mega swap event for kids, teens and adults.
This is a FREE ticketed event where attendees can exchange or donate good quality pre-loved items, while also enjoying some fun textile and sustainability activities.
Reusing clothing means we are keeping these items in circularity, out of landfill. Let’s do our part and help create a more sustainable Monash!
*We will announce when tickets are available for booking.
What will happen on the day?
Kids’ Exchange
There is no designated drop off time, after 10am. The donation and exchange will commence from 10am.
Up to 8 items which no longer bring you joy can be exchanged for up to another 8 items.
You will receive a token for each item. Please ensure your items are washed and checked for any flaws (we don't accept items that are stained, damaged, pilled or smelly) – don’t forget BYO bag!
Donations can also be received between 2pm and 4pm on Friday 29 November at Monash Civic Centre.
Teens and Adults Exchange
Drop off will commence from 10am. Clothes swap will commence from 11am.
Up to 8 items which no longer bring you joy can be exchanged for up to another 8 items. You will only be able to complete one round of swapping to ensure we can deliver the fairest event possible.
You will receive a token for each item. Please ensure your items are washed and checked for any flaws (we don't accept items that are stained, damaged, pilled or smelly) – don’t forget BYO bag!
Once you have dropped off your clothing and are waiting to swap, you are free to take part in our free fun textile or sustainability activities which will be held within the space of the Civic Centre.
Donations can also be received between 2pm-4pm Friday 29 November at Monash Civic Centre.
What can I exchange?
Kids Exchange
YES
- Baby and kids clothing
- Dress up clothing – for example, superhero costumes and princess dresses
- Hats and beanies
- Baby and kids blanket and bedding
- AFL / major sporting league branded clothing
- Shoes – no box
NO
- Accessories – for example, belts, jewellery, head bands/ties
- Toys
- Sports equipment or accessories
- Local team sports clothing (AFL teams excepted)
- School uniforms
Teens & Adults Exchange
YES
- Tops, shirts, blouses, jackets and coats
- Pants, jeans and shorts
- Skirts, dresses and suits
- Shoes – must be clean (no boxes)
- Accessories (necklaces, belts, scarves, hats)
(Please ensure small items cannot get lost easily)
NO
- Wigs
- Underwear, socks and swimwear
- Sportswear and activewear
Event Day Reminders
The donation time and swap times will not be changed or increased.
Please be onsite during the allocated donation timeframe and be ready to return for the exchange.
8 items can be exchanged for tokens to allow participation in the exchange.
2-hour parking is available on surrounding streets: Marriott Parade, Southdown Avenue, and parts of Kingsway.
Left over clothing from each exchange will be donated to our event partners who will ensure the items are kept in circularity and packaged up to support some of our community’s most vulnerable.
With over 300,000 tonnes of clothing going to landfill or exported each year, participating in a clothing exchange supports the principles of a circular economy to eliminate waste and pollution and circulate products and materials at their highest value.
When
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Saturday, 30 November 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 01:00 PM