The Great Clothing Exchange (Adults, Teens and Kids)

Next date: Sunday, 18 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Sunday 18 October 2026
10am - 12.30pm
Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley

We’re hosting a new mega swap event for kids, teens and adults.

This isa free ticketed eventwhere attendees can exchange their good quality pre-loved clothing items for the same amount of pre-loved items, while also enjoying some fun textile and sustainability activities.

Dont' miss our fun and engaging Sustainable Fashion Talk by Jenna Flood along with sustainable fashion activities, fashion quiz and 'pin a pledge' activity on the day!

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!

What can I exchange?

Kids Exchange

YES

Baby and kids clothing
Dress up clothing – for example, superhero costumes and princess dresses
Hats and beanies
Baby and kids blanket and bedding
AFL / major sporting league branded clothing
Shoes

Accessories – for example, belts, jewellery, head bands/ties
Toys
Sports equipment or accessories
Team sports clothing (AFL teams excepted)
School uniforms

Teens and Adults Exchange

YES

Tops, shirts, blouses, jackets and coats
Pants, jeans and shorts
Skirts, dresses and suits
Shoes (no boxes)
Accessories (necklaces, belts, scarves, hats)

(Please ensure small items cannot get lost easily)

Wigs
Underwear, socks and swimwear
Sportswear and activewear
Work uniforms

What will happen on the day?

Drop off and swap

10am
Drop off your 7 good quality items and receive your tokens.

10:30am
Stay for our Sustainable Fashion Talk with Jenna Flood as well as have fun with some fashion activities, fashion quiz and 'pin a pledge' while we set up the swap.

11.30am - 12.30pm
Swap begins! Use your 7 tokens to swap and receive another 7 items.

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!
Drop off time and swap times will not be increased.
Please be onsite ready to return for the exchange.

Parking

Monash Civic Centre car park and Glen Waverley Library car park areas are now closed due to commencement of works for Glen Waverley Civic Precinct Project.

2-hour and 4-hour FREE parking is now available at the newly opened Bogong Car Park - check which level restrictions apply before parking.

2-hour parking is available on surrounding streets: Marriott Parade, Southdown Avenue, and parts of Kingsway.

Left over clothing from each exchange will be donated to our event partners who will ensure the items are kept in circularity and packaged up to support some of our community’s most vulnerable.

With over 300,000 tonnes of clothing going to landfill or exported each year, participating in a clothing exchange supports the principles of a circular economy to eliminate waste and pollution and circulate products and materials at their highest value.