May 2025 in Review: Key Wins & What’s Next

Outlook Australia – Supporting Communities Through Recycling and Care

Outlook Australia has been busy growing its impact across both sustainability and community services.

In March, Outlook opened the new Melton Front End Resource Recovery Centre (FERR) and Resale Shop. The facility is designed to make recycling easier, cut down on landfill, and offer a better experience for the local community.

In New South Wales, the team has expanded its support for older Australians through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), helping more than 800 new clients with everyday tasks around the home since December.

In Queensland, Outlook has also teamed up with Mackay Regional Council to roll out improved waste management services across 11 locations.

From recycling to community support, Outlook continues to find new ways to make a difference.

Lunch & Learn with TOMRA Cleanaway: Boost Fundraising and Impact Through Community Engagement

Community engagement in op shops is strong, with avid supporters visiting as part of their routine. Have you wondered how you could embrace this engagement behaviour to raise funds and further support the environment?

This special event is brought to you by TOMRA Cleanaway, the Network Operator for Return and Earn in NSW.

Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025
Time: 12pm to 1pm AEDT
Presenter: Amanda Speer, Comm & Engagement Manager, TOMRA Cleanaway

This Lunch and Learn will explore the following:

• The engagement opportunities instore and online for op shops and second hand stores
• How you can engage with Return and Earn to fundraise
• Identifying your story of impact
• Best practice tips to engage your community to raise funds and boost your impact
• Q and 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.