What is SUSTINNOWORX?

Sustinnoworx stands for Sustainable Innovative Work. Sustinnoworx is a social enterprise that aims to

promote environmental sustainability with the production of upcycled goods made from recycled and repurposed materials. It also aims to foster skills development among disadvantaged women including survivor of abuse and violence so that they move economically and socially from dependency to self-sufficiency.

Our Goals

  • Reduce textile waste to landfill by upcycling donated, second-hand goods
  • Provide retail experience to volunteers and trainees
  • Upskill women to harness their full potential
  • Sell good quality pre-loved items to promote the resale and circular economy
  • Introduce sustainable life skills to our communities (sewing, crafting)
  • Support the empowerment of women as entrepreneurs and value their skills 
  • Allocate profits to reducing violence against women and children

Our values

  • Sustainability, both economic and environmental
  • Growth through education and entrepreneurship
  • Holistic methods and approaches
  • Self-sufficiency
  • Creating a positive impact in society and communities
  • Promoting Innovation & Resourcefulness
  • An equitable and sustainable future

We endeavour to:

Promote independence and long-term sustainability (financial, social and environmental) to women from our communities who may be disadvantaged by:

  • Language barriers
  • Single household incomes
  • Lack of employment skills for labour market
  • Unrecognized overseas qualifications
  • Domestic violence
  • Being beneficiaries