June 2025 Journey: From Ideas to Impact

Newlife Care – Strengthening Communities Through Reuse and Compassionate Support

Newlife Care’s Op Shop prides itself on being a thriving social enterprise delivering meaningful community impact as well as reusing quality pre-loved items.

Proceeds from the shop help fund vital support programs, including free food hampers, essential household packs, and practical assistance for people facing hardship.

This year, Newlife Care is expanding its reach by employing a dedicated Social Worker and Link Worker to strengthen connections between health, community and social services, creating stronger pathways to support and wellbeing.

By reducing landfill, restoring dignity and supporting people doing it tough, Newlife Care is building a healthier, more inclusive and compassionate city.

 

Do You Have A Milestone This Year – We Want to Celebrate You

Turning 5? Hitting 50? Opened your 22nd shop or just had your biggest donation year yet? Whatever the milestone, big or small, we want to celebrate it with you.

As we head toward 100 years of Op Shops in 2025, we are spotlighting member milestones during our 100 day countdown and at our national conference with a special recognition banner.

Send your milestones, significant or small, to Salma and Molly.

Let’s all celebrate together in 2025.

 

Nurturing Future Leaders – Lunch & Learn from Beaumont People

We are excited to introduce this insightful and transformative Lunch & Learn session as part of our ongoing initiative to empower our charitable reuse members amidst the current economic challenges.

This special event is brought to you by Beaumont People, Australia’s leading for-purpose recruitment partner for charities, not-for-profits, social enterprises and B-Corps.

• Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
• Time: 12pm to 1pm AEDT
• Presenter: Kate Larkin, General Manager Recruitment Services at Beaumont People

Nurturing future leaders is a strategic imperative that goes beyond simply acquiring talent; it involves meticulously identifying skills aligned with both an organisation’s unique culture and its evolving capabilities.

The leaders of tomorrow are not just skilled but deeply integrated and genuinely equipped to drive future growth and innovation.

This session aims to explore the following:

• Identifying skills based on culture and capability
• Worker Characteristics & Changes in Workforce Dynamics
• Having a multigenerational workforce
• Current Recruitment Challenges
• Attracting the next generation of leaders
• Q&A

GIVIT – Connecting Communities Through the Power of Giving

Working with more than 4,900 partner organisations across Australia, GIVIT helps connect everyday goods and services with people who need them – from household items for individuals doing it tough, to large-scale support for communities recovering from disasters.

GIVIT was set up to make it easy to pass on quality goods to those who need them most. Through their simple online platform, everyday people can donate items they no longer need, keeping valuable resources in use and supporting the circular economy.

GIVIT also provides a channel for corporate and retail organisations to donate slow-moving, returned or surplus stock – helping to deliver over 8.7 million essential items to people across Australia.

Need a Boardroom in Sydney? Our Partner’s Got You Covered

We’re really pleased that Beaumont People has come on board as a Corporate Partner of Charitable Reuse Australia. Not only are they experts in connecting values-driven organisations with the right people, but they’re also backing our community in a practical way.

Members can now access Beaumont People’s beautiful boardroom in Sydney CBD for free. City views, a full kitchen, and a professional setting at 259 George Street, all complimentary to help you keep making an impact.

It’s support like this that keeps the circular economy moving – collaboration, generosity, and a shared commitment to people and planet.

To book or check availability, just email: admin@beaumontpeople.com.au

Big thanks to the team at Beaumont People for walking the talk.

 

Charitable Reuse Australia Members Invited to Connect at eBay’s
Pre-loved Lounge

Looking to grow your impact through fashion recommerce?

Join eBay at their Pre-loved Lounge at Australian Fashion Week in Sydney, from 13–16 May 2025.

Connect with the eBay team and explore tailored solutions to help your op shop thrive in the growing fashion recommerce market.

• Boost revenue
• Champion circularity
• Reach new audiences through eBay’s support programs

Book a free 1-on-1 session with an eBay specialist at Carriageworks:

Getting Social: What’s the Buzz on our Platforms this Month?

Charitable Reuse Australia’s social media is gearing up for 100 Years of Op Shops – and we’re keen to share your celebrations.

If your organisation is also celebrating an anniversary or event this year we would love to know about it and share your activities and excitement. Let us know by tagging us in your posts or reach out before hand by sending an email to Molly.

Our industry-wide social media workshop group has been brainstorming ways we can collaborate and share the origin stories, purpose and impact of op shops. This year we are also going to celebrate the first ever World Op Shop Day. Stay tuned for more information to come.

If you aren’t already ‘Following’ us on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn it’s time to do so now – and get your friends and family involved too.