Ready to refresh your child’s wardrobe, books or toy collection this summer?

Join us for a fun and sustainable swap of baby and kids’ items.
Bring quality clothes, books and toys suitable for children aged 0 to 8 years, and swap them for new-to-you treasures.

How it works

1. Donation drop-off: 1pm to 1:30pm

Please arrive during this time so items can be sorted and the swap can run smoothly. To keep things fair, entry to the swap will be first in, best dressed.

2. Tokens

• Bring up to 6 clothing items AND 6 books or toys (12 items total).

• You will receive one token per accepted item.

• Tokens can be exchanged for items during the swap.

• You may bring more than 12 items, but a maximum of 12 tokens will be issued per person.

3. Swap time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Please note: items available to swap will depend entirely on what other participants bring. All items must be suitable for children aged 0 to 8 years.

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Guidelines

• To ensure a great experience for everyone, all items will be quality-checked on arrival.

• Clothing and soft toys must be pre-washed, clean and in excellent condition (no rips, holes, stains or major faults).

• Books and toys must be clean and in good working order.

• Items that do not meet these guidelines will not receive a token.

• Children are welcome to attend the swap and do not require a ticket.

Items to bring

• Baby and children’s clothing from newborn (00000) to 8 years.

• Quality books, puzzles, dolls and toys suitable for children under 8.

• Battery-operated toys with working batteries included.

Items NOT to bring

• Underwear, socks or swimwear.

• Unwashed, stained, torn or broken items.

• Soft toys or clothing that have not been washed.

• Toys with small parts that may pose a choking hazard.

This event is managed by The Clothing Exchange. You can read their general guidelines here.

Due to limited capacity, this is a free event reserved for Willoughby Council residents. If you aren’t a resident and are interested in attending, please email the team at env.educators@willoughby.nsw.gov.au so you can be added to the waitlist and offered a spot closer to the date if there are availabilities.

How to get involved:

· bring quality clothes, books and toys that are suitable for children under 8 years old

· contribute up to 6 clothing pieces AND 6 books and/or toys in the swap (12 items total) during check-in time. For each item you bring, you will receive a token which can be used to select another item

· have more than 12 items or only want to donate? Our charity partner will be present to accept additional quality clothing, books and toys throughout the session. These items will be rehomed or resold to support vulnerable families in our community.

Times:

· Donations drop-off from 12 pm

· Swap check-in from 12 – 1 pm

· Swap runs from 1 – 2 pm

Guidelines:

This is a FREE event for Blacktown Council residents only.

Please note that there is a quality screening process for items accepted for the swap and donations drop-off. Clothing and soft toys must be in excellent condition, meaning pre-washed and free from rips, holes, stains or major faults. All books and toys should be clean and in working order; battery operated toys must work and have batteries included.

Items to bring:

· Baby and children's clothes suitable from birth (00000) - 8 years (kids size 10)

· quality books, puzzles, dolls and other toys suitable for children under 8 years old.

Items NOT to bring:

· Underwear, socks and swimwear

· anything stained, torn, unclean or broken

· unwashed soft or cloth toys

· small parts that could be a choking hazard.

If the event is showing sold out, please register for the waitlist and you will be notified when a ticket becomes available. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your booking online or contact us on 9839 5182 or at sustainable.resources@blacktown.nsw.gov.au.

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Clothes Swap Party – Refresh Your Wardrobe, Sustainably!

Ready to refresh your wardrobe and make a positive impact on the planet? Join us for a fun, fashion-forward Clothes Swap Party where you can swap, save, and support sustainable living.

Swapping clothes is an awesome way to breathe new life into your wardrobe without supporting fast fashion. You’ll not only give your old clothes a second chance but also help reduce textile waste. It’s a win-win!

• Check-in: 1–2pm

• Swap Time: 2:15–3:15pm

Here’s how it works:

1. Register for the event: Spots are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your place!

2. Bring up to 6 items: Gather your pre-loved clothes that are still in good condition. Bring a mix of tops, pants, dresses, jackets, accessories, or anything else you think someone else might love.

3. Check-in (1–2pm): On the day of the event, check in at the registration desk. For each item you bring, you will receive a token. This token is your 'currency' for selecting items during the swap.

4. Swap Time (2:15–3:15pm): After check-in, you’ll have one hour to browse through the clothes others have brought. Each token allows you to 'swap' one item of your choice. You can use your tokens on anything you like! If you have leftover tokens, feel free to share them with fellow swappers.

5. Leftovers: At the end of the event, any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity, helping them find new homes.

What to bring:

• Clean, gently used clothing in good condition.

• Tops, shirts, blouses, jackets.

• Pants, jeans, skirts, dresses, suits.

• Belts, bags, scarves, shoes, accessories.

• Clothing in all sizes and for all genders are welcome.

What NOT to bring:

• Items that are stained, torn, or worn out.

• Underwear, swimwear, or sportswear.

• Dirty, damaged, or unclean clothes.

• Shoes or items with significant faults.

Please note that we have a quality screening process at our events. Only items that meet the required condition will be accepted for swapping. Any items that don’t meet the criteria will not be included in the swap.

Why swap?

• Save money. Refresh your wardrobe for Free!

• Be eco-friendly. Reduce textile waste and help fight fast fashion.

• Community support. Meet other fashion lovers and contribute to a sustainable movement.

• Give clothes a second life. Your unwanted items can become someone else’s treasure.

Bookings are essential.

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Event description

Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your wardrobe without hitting the shops. It saves you pennies and is great for the planet too! Join us for an opportunity to drop and swap quality used clothes so that they get a new life! Up to eight (8) items can be dropped off and swapped for something new to you. Please note that we will also be hosting a fabric swap and mending circle during this event so bring along your scraps of fabric and clothing for mending as well!

Time

10am to 11am is for drop off only.
11am to 12pm is your time to swap!

Eligibility

To participate you must drop clothes off at the allocated time. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of eight (8) items per person will be accepted.

What clothing will we accept?

• Adult-sized clothing (all genders)

• Clean, folded or pressed items 

• Good quality items with a long potential lifespan

• Items free of faults or with minor faults that are easy to repair (for example, a missing button)

The best items to swap are good quality garments that you once loved but are no longer your favourites or perhaps no longer fit you perfectly. This way, you’re giving them a second life with someone new who will treasure them.

Whatever you swap, please make sure you are emotionally detached from the item, as once it has been swapped you cannot change your mind.

What will we not accept?

• Kids/teen clothing

• Anything pilled, pongy or too far from perfect

• Undergarments

• Swimwear

• Tracksuits and activewear

Please note that we have quality screening processes at our events. Any items left over after the event finishes are donated to a local charity.

This event is part of Whitehorse City Council's Sustainable Whitehorse events program. 

Photo credit: Julian Meehan.

Swapping is a great and thrifty way to update your wardrobe save money and help to fight textile waste. If you have clothes in good quality condition that you once loved but are no longer your favourites or perhaps no longer fit you perfectly bring them Clothes Swap Party. This way you are giving them a second life with someone new who will treasure them.

• Check in 11:00am to 11:45am

• Event starts 12:00pm

You can bring up to 6 items per person to our swapping event. We encourage all sizes and gender to participate in the swap party. For each item you drop off, you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item.

This event is open only to Sutherland Shire Council residents.

What items we will accept:

- Clean and folded

- Good quality with a long potential lifespan

- Free of faults or with minor faults that are easy to repair (for example a missing button)

What items we will not accept:

- Anything pilled, pongy or too far from perfect

- Dirty and stained items

- Underwear/ undergarments

- Swimwear

- Tracksuits

- Shoes

Please note that we have quality screening processes at our events.

Please note the items that do not meet the criteria will not be accepted into the swap.

Any items leftover after the event finishes are donated to charity.

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Council staff may take photos and or videos at this event. We might use those images in our publications, on website or social media or other communications. Please tell a staff member on the day if you don't want your image used.

Sustainable Fashion Show and Swap

An Evening of Upcycled Fashion & Conscious Creativity
Join us for an inspiring night celebrating sustainable style and innovative design. This event will highlight different looks created with pre-loved clothing from one of our community’s most visionary boutiques.
We’re excited to welcome Nina Gbor as our guest speaker. Nina will share the latest insights on sustainable fashion and offer practical tips for making more conscious clothing choices.

Do you have gently worn clothing or fashion accessories you no longer use?
Take part in our Clothing Swap with the Clothing Exchange! You're invited to bring 6 items in excellent condition. Items to be drop off before the fashion show begins and the swap will take place after the show.
Important: If you plan to participate in the Clothing Swap, please make sure you selected “Yes” to the swap participation question on the RSVP form. More details about the swap will be sent.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Drop and Swap Clothing Exchange

Get ready to swap in Manningham!

Bring up to 8 clean, good quality items with you to be swapped for tokens. Once the swapping starts, use those tokens to “buy” some new to you looks!

This swap is for Adult clothing only.

Please note, the clothes drop off commences at 12.00pm and the Clothes Swap Exchange commences at 1.00pm. Please be on time to ensure you do not miss out!

Details:
Cost: FREE!

Saturday, 18 October 2025

12.00 to 2.00 pm

Location: Ajani Centre
284 Thompsons Road,
Templestowe Lower

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Event Details

We’re holding a clothing swap! Join us to refresh your wardrobe and help reduce waste

In Australia, six tonnes of clothing are thrown away every 10 minutes — let’s slow this down and have fun while doing it!

Join Moonee Valley’s first clothing swap on Saturday 11 October at Maribyrnong Park Bowls Club. Bring up to eight good-quality items (clothes, shoes, belts, bags, etc.) you no longer wear and swap them for something “new-to-you” — all for free!

How it works

• 10–11am: Drop off your washed, undamaged items (no kids’ clothing, underwear, activewear, costumes, or damaged/unclean garments) & get a token for each eligible item.

• Enjoy free coffee or tea from Blak Brews, biscuits from Helping Hands, and watch Assembled Threads sewing demos while you wait.

• 11am–12pm: Use your tokens to “buy” your fresh finds!

What to bring

Your items, a keep cup, and a bag for your new treasures.

Please note, garments must be of good quality and free from stains, holes, pilling and smells with plenty of wear left in them. Items will be screened during drop off before being exchanged for tokens.

Unaccepted items include children’s clothing, wigs, underwear, socks, swimwear, activewear, costumes and damaged or unclean items.

Please remember, once you have swapped your items for a token, we are not able to return the item.

Registrations are free but essential as the event is limited to 100 participants.

Photo credit: Julian Meehan

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Event description

Are your children’s toys or unloved good quality clothing lying around gathering dust or have they simply outgrown them? Come along to the Toy Swap and exchange them for something 'new'! Toys and clothing must be in working condition and suitable for ages 2-8 years. Maximum of six (6) toys per child. All genders are welcome. Please ensure all toys have all pieces secured. Please note that we will also be hosting a Toy Hospital during this event so bring along any soft toys that require a fix!

Please note: All children must be supervised by an adult. To allow more children to attend the event, we request only one parent/guardian per family. Whatever toys you swap, please make sure your child is emotionally detached from the item, as once it has been swapped you cannot change your mind.

Time

• 2pm to 3pm is for drop off only.

• 3pm to 3.30pm is your time to swap!

Eligibility

To participate you must drop toys off at the allocated time. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of six (6) toys per child will be accepted. Please only book one ticket per participant, not per toy.

What toys will we accept?

• Toys, books and games in good quality condition

What will we not accept?

• Underwear, socks

• Costumes

• Other children equipment (baby seats, bassinets)

• Cloth nappies or disposable nappies

• Items with adult content

• Items with loose battery covers (batteries are a choking hazard)

• Items missing pieces (please try to secure or contain toys with multiple pieces)

• Broken, stained, smelly items

Please note that we have quality screening processes at our events. Any items left over after the event finishes are donated to a local charity.

This event is part of Whitehorse City Council's Sustainable Whitehorse program. 

Photo credit: Julian Meehan

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Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your child's toys without hitting the shops. It saves you pennies and the planet too!

This event is suitable for children ages 2 to 8 years.

To participate you must drop toys off. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of six items per person will be accepted.

Please note: the toy drop off starts at 10.00am and the toy swap starts at 10.30am.

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Sun, 10 Aug, 10am - 12pm AEST
Monash Council Civic Centre
Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

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!

Adults and Teens:

Drop off from 10-10.30am sharp! 

Clothing Swap 11.00am -12.00pm!

Location:  Ground floor of Civic Centre, enter from Springvale Road entrance.

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 sustainability activities which will be held within the space of the Civic Centre. 

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!

To participate you must drop clothes off. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of eight items per person will be accepted.

Please note, the clothes drop off commences at 10.00am and the clothes swap commences at 11.00am.

Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your wardrobe without hitting the shops. It saves you pennies and the planet too!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!
 

To participate you must drop clothes off. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of eight items per person will be accepted.

Please note, the clothes drop off commences at 12.00pm and the Clothes Swap Exchange commences at 1.00pm.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!

Wed, 16 Apr, 10:30am - 12:30pm AEST

Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Arbour Hall

Are your children’s toys or unloved good quality clothing lying around gathering dust or have they simply outgrown them? Come along to the Whitehorse Toy Swap and exchange them for something 'new'! Toys and clothing must be in working condition and suitable for ages 2-8 years.

Maximum of 6 toys per child. All genders are welcome. Please ensure all toys have all pieces secured.

• 10.30am to 11.30am is for drop off only.

• 11.30am to 12.30pm is your time to swap!

REGISTER YOUR FREE SPOT HERE!

Are your children's toys lying around gathering dust or have they simply outgrown them, or do they have clothes that no longer fit them? Come along to the Cardinia Children's Toy & Clothes Swap and exchange them for something 'new'!

Parents/guardians of children aged 3-8 years, simply need to bring up to 6 good-quality pre-washed items of clothing and 6 good-quality toys to the event.

Toys must be in working condition and suitable for ages 3-8 years. Clothes must be clean and in good condition.

These are then traded in for tokens to use as ‘currency’ for other clothes and toys.

Event details
-Date: Sunday 13 April
-Time: 10am – 12:00pm (midday)
-Doors open at 10am - 11am, swapping starts at 11am sharp
Location: Pakenham Hall (6E Henry Street, Pakenham)

To allow more children to attend the event, only one parent/guardian per family please.

Date

Sunday 13 April 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+11)

Location

Pakenham Hall
6E Henry Street, Pakenham VIC 3810

Register your spot HERE!

Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your child's toys without hitting the shops. It saves you pennies and the planet too!

This event is suitable for children ages 2 to 8 years.

To participate you must drop toys off. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of six items per person will be accepted.

Please note: the toy drop off starts at 10.00am and the toy swap starts at 10.30am.

Saturday, 5 April 2025
10.00 to 11.30 am

Ajani Community Hall

284 Thompsons Road,
Templestowe Lower

Free

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/kids-toy-swap

The Clothing Exchange offers a refreshing solution to Australia’s $10 billion annual clothing waste problem by revitalising the practice of community sharing.

Participants bring 5-8 valued but unworn garments or accessories to exchange for items they’ll cherish, using a unique “button currency” system. Each piece is carefully examined before acceptance, ensuring a high-quality selection for attendees to explore. Beyond providing a free wardrobe update, The Clothing Exchange creates a space where fashion enthusiasts unite in their commitment to sustainable practices, proving that style and environmental consciousness.

Check-in 12-1.00pm

Swap starts 1.00 -2.00pm

C-D Sheds (Queen Vic Market)

No registration required, just turn up ready to swap!