The Nest at Brendale has grown from a small not-for-profit organisation into a thriving, award-winning charity that provides community, connection and sustainable materials for local makers.
Inspired by shared creativity, the initiative has developed into a space where textiles and craft are central to its work.
Now based at The Sheds on South Pine Road, Brendale, The Nest Haberdashery and Textile Recovery Centre is the hub of the organisation’s work. Volunteers sort through donated textile materials, keeping fabrics out of landfill and transforming them into low-cost, reclaimed supplies for makers and creatives.
Roz Holt, Founder and CEO of The Nest, said the organisation’s volunteers made the haberdashery more than just a shop.
“Our skilled volunteers are experienced craftspeople who share their knowledge with others, helping them to problem-solve their creations and make recommendations for choosing materials,” Roz said.
In an era where craft skills aren’t being passed down as they once were, The Nest focuses on preserving these skills while saving materials from landfill by giving them a new lease of life. Volunteers support activities including sewing, mending and creating new items from reclaimed textiles.
Building Connections: Community Programs and How to Get Involved
The Nest also runs a range of community programs, including low-cost Learn 2 beginner craft workshops, the Exchange Project, a mentoring initiative connecting high school girls with skilled makers, and collaborations with local schools and tertiary fashion programs.
Locals can support the organisation by donating textile resources, shopping in the haberdashery, attending free or paid events such as craft workshops and showcases, or volunteering to help process donations. Every dollar spent supports the initiative and helps The Nest continue its valuable work.
“In a time when fast fashion and consumption are causing huge environmental damage, The Nest is offering a way to take collective action against textile waste,” Roz said. “Through craft, we build connections, so change feels communal, not isolating, and we look forward to unifying the broader Moreton Bay region in these sustainable practices.”
The Nest aims to be a space for both seasoned makers and those who are just beginning their creative journey by offering a shared space focused on creativity and community.
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