The Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House (BMNH) is looking to give back to the community as part of Australia’s biggest Garage Sale Trail.
Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s biggest second-hand treasure hunt with more than three million pre-loved items going up for sale over two big weekends of garage sales.
Last year, more than 400,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 14,000 garage sales.
BMNH Vivienne Conn said rather than looking to drive up prices, she wanted to take this opportunity to help those in the community that are struggling to make ends meet.
“Originally we were going to sell most of our items for $1, but we’ve decided now to have the majority of it just be free,” she said.
“There is a massive range of stuff here, we’ll have ladies’, children’s and men’s clothing as well as sportswear.
“Collectibles, handbags, shoes, toys, towels, books, bedding, and bric-a-brac … there is something for everyone.”
Ms Conn said that while the items are all low cost or no cost, the quality has not been sacrificed.
“Everything is really top notch, there’s no rubbish in our garage sale,” she said.
“With everyone struggling so much we just want to help people out … that’s what we do here.
“We couldn’t have made the event possible without the help of our volunteers, they have been fantastic.”
The sale will run from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, November 16, with a sausage sizzle available between noon and 1.30pm.
There are more than 500 participating sales across the state over the next two weekends, with sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s minds.
Full map of shops: garagesaletrail.com.au/sales
Gerald Lynch
