A repair cafe in Hawker is home to some of Canberra's most skilled repair service men and women, and as the cost of basic household appliances continues to rise, their services are becoming essential for people who require urgent repairs.
The repair cafe movement made its way to Canberra from Amsterdam. European homes have an "average of 74 electricals", according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Forum. Even just one item malfunctioning can be costly.
