The Great Global Mend

The community mending event that's changing the way we value our clothes and textiles

On Saturday 7 November 2026, councils and organisations across WA will open their doors for a simultaneous, record-breaking mass-repair moment. People bring a garment that needs love - a button that's fallen off, a seam that's split, a favourite tee with a tear - and menders help them fix it on the spot.

No sewing experience needed. No judgement. Just the quiet joy of keeping something going a little longer.

• Free to attend - just show up

• All skill levels welcome (including zero)

• Menders and repair volunteers on hand

• Multiple venues across Western Australia

• Be part of a global repair movement