Working to save the environment together
Reverse Garbage is a community co-operative managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operated by a small group of dedicated staff.
Meet Our Team

Kirsten
CEO

Lou
Operations Manager

Emma R
Retail Manager
Mel
Communications

Lisa
Position

Fiona
Position

Bea
Admin

Marcus
Position

Emma K
Position

Roger
Position
Our Board

Sally
Barber
Board Director

Amanda
Brown
Board Director

Scott
Brunsdon
Board Director

Fiona
Katauskas
Board Director

Kate
Mills
Board Director

Vicky
Lalwani
Board Director

Philip
Nanlohy
Board Director

Ellen
O’Brien
Chairperson
Make a Donation
A registered Not-for-profit
Since 1975, Reverse Garbage has been protecting the planet from needless waste and enriching the community with a can-do creative spirit. The funds we raise in our shop help offset the cost of teaching creative reuse to kids, adults and community groups.
Your support, through membership, volunteering, and donations makes a big difference.
Donations are tax deductible, and you will receive a receipt once your donation has been processed. Thank you!

Make a donation
Click here to make a donation using PayPal
Become a volunteer
Lend us a hand!
No matter what your experience or skill level, there’s a role for you at Reverse Garbage. We regularly need help with:
- stocking and organising the warehouse
- helping customers in the warehouse, including sales
- supporting our educators prepare and run kids’ workshops
- supporting our educators and artists at community events and workshops
- administrative tasks such as answering questions and taking bookings over the phone
- photography and video of stock, people and events.
In short, we’d love to have your help! Register below, email or call 02 9569 3132.
We can organise team-building volunteering days for your workplace, too. Read more about our corporate volunteers program.
