KEY DATES, HOURS AND EVENTS
Our vision
We want to welcome you to a special destination where every purchase supports social justice causes, preserves traditional cultures through artisan-made items, and remains kind to the Earth. Our mission is encapsulated in three words: Just, Circular, and Slow.
Just: We focus on social justice, ensuring that our business practices uplift and support those in need.
Circular: We embrace mending, upcycling and use natural, non-toxic, biodegradable fibers to minimize waste.
Slow: We advocate for artisan-made products, celebrating the craftsmanship and tradition behind each item.
We also want to Introduce you to our new YouTube channel, Just, Circular, and Slow! Subscribe to stay updated on our latest projects and adventures.
We aim to foster a culture of buying less, buying better, and making it last. Our ongoing book clubs and mending days will help us stay connected and inspire a lifestyle that is kind to yourself, others, and the planet.
Operating from a home studio allows us to offer the best Fair Trade products at fair prices without the need to mark up for overhead costs. We believe Fair Trade should be the standard in business, not charity. Our goal has always been to prove that ethical, sustainable business practices are not only possible but essential to create the kind of world we want.
Key things to know :
- Our new studio shop is at 20 Robb St, Belmont NSW.
- We are operating mostly by appointment any day or evening, you will first need to make a booking by texting 0422238611 - Yvie.
- Leading into Christmas we will extend hours and be less “by appointment”.
- To know what is happening follow us on our socials or our business website at https://awarethesocialdesignproject.com.au/blogs/news . Here every month we will post a calendar with key dates for the month, Click here to see September Calendar.
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Key Events: |
Dates & Hours |
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Two Local Markets (Studio shop closed):
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31st August Erina Community Fair Trade Market 10am -2pm 6 Carlton Road, Holgate, NSW, Australia 2250 21st September Living Smart Festival 9 am - 3pm Spears point park in the "Upcycle" area.
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Fair Trade Fortnight Advocating the importance of supporting Fair Trade and explain that it is 10 principles |
Celebrated internationally on 9th of September – 22nd of September Please note we have been invited to Represent Fair Trade at a full week event in Sydney. The shop will be closed 9th-13th September. On the 18th we are having a Fair Trade event called Fair Trade with Op shopping. Book via FB here or just message us a message here. Meet at the shop at 9:30 :). |
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Free Book Club and Mend Meet- Up Held 1st Tuesday of the Month. This month in our studio shop :) ***MUST BOOK AS LIMITED TO 6 SPOTS*** |
3rd September - At the shop 10am -12 noon (Tea and coffee and snacks provided)
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Not Local MARKET dates = Studio shop closed on these dates. |
7th September - Castle Hill Fair Trade Market 10th -13th September - Booked For a Corporate Fair Trade Event
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PARTY TIME 😎 - FORMAL OPENING of Shop |
27th September 3pm - 7:30pm |
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Mending Workshop on last Friday of each month. (Go to our website to book its $35 and morning tea and mending supplies are included ) |
27th September. Workshop open- 10am - 1pm |
How you can help us this September?
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Ways you can help us |
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Help us advocate the importance of Fair Trade to “Be the Change”. |
Make an appointment to come look at the shop. |
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Book a Fair Trade Talk or offer to host an at home mini market. |
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Tell your friends about us! Let them know about our website https://awarethesocialdesignproject.com.au . Tell them that that we offer “Click and collect”, free gift wrapping and free Delivery to locals within a 25 min drive radius. |
Thankyou
It means so much to us that you share our vision and we feel more confident to move forward in this unconventional business model thanks to you.
We look forward to showing you our new space and as always any feedback or ideas to help us are always welcome.
Lots of love,
Aware...the social design project team 😎