Give Bikes

Queensland

• Inala Youth Service
  
• The Bicycle Revolution

Inala Youth Service:

Information: Inala Youth and Family Support Service is a non-profit welfare organisation assisting young people 10-25 years and their families with medium term accommodation up to 9-12 months, school support, crime prevention programs, Individual and family counseling, Vietnamese outreach programs. Donated bikes would be given to young people for practical assistance with job opportunities, keeping appointments, getting to and from school, TAFE or training when they don't have money for a bus and for leisure enjoyment.

Phone: 07 3372 2655

Address: c/o PO Box 141 Inala 4077 or 12 Sittella Street, Inala 4077

Website: www.iyfss.org.au

Email: admin@iyfss.org.au

The Bicycle Revolution:

Information: We accept all bikes and parts in any condition. The bikes are stripped. The parts sold and the good frames sold or rebuilt into reconditioned bikes that are sold.

Any frames that cannot be used are given to a Rotary programme that builds wheelchairs by using the back sections of the frames.

Any remaining waste metal is sold to metal recyclers. The proceeds are used to pay for the proper disposal of bicycle ty res and tubes by Tyrecycle .

We accept bikes and bikes parts Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm and on Saturday 8.00 am - 2.00 pm. We also have a pickup service every month.

Phone: 07 3342 7829

Address: 294 Montague Road, West End, Brisbane, QLD 4101

Website: www.bicyclerevolution.org.au/wp

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South Australia

• Australian Refugee Association
• Bicycle South Australia
  
• Bicycle Institute for South Australia - Bikes for Refugees Scheme

Australian Refugee Association:

Information: ARA assists new arrivals to set up house in Australia and we heavily rely upon donations.

Phone: (08) 8354 2951

Address: 304 Henley Beach Road Underdale SA 5032

Website: http://www.ausref.net/

Email: reception@ausref.net

Bicycle South Australia:

Information: Bicycle SA runs programs for at-risk communities throughout regional South Australia.

In the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands, our Bikes-in-Schools program get s kids riding to school. Research shows this significantly improves the overall physical and mental health of families and associated community networks.

Using donated second hand bikes, the program delivers resources and skills for the whole community.

Phone: 08 8168 9999

Website: www.bikesa.asn.au

Email: office@bikessa.asn.au

Bicycle Institute for South Australia - Bikes for Refugees Scheme:

Information: BISA's Bikes for Refugees project recycles bikes in good condition and donates them, free of charge, to refugee families recently arrived in Australia.

BISA is always happy to take bikes in good condition, to check, clean, and hand onto the Refugee Association. We are particularly keen to get bikes for children and teenagers - so if you have outgrown your old bike, please consider donating.

Phone: 08 8365 7489

Address: c/o PO Box 792, Adelaide 5001

Website: www.bisa.asn.au

Email template: www.bisa.asn.au/contact

Tasmania

Launceston Women's Shelter (Magnolia Place):

Information: The Launceston Women's Shelter is a SAAP funded non government organisation , which provides emergency accommodation for women and children homeless and/or escaping domestic violence. There are usually more children in residence than there are women. They have often come in to the shelter without any of their former possessions. Play equipment of any kind, including bikes in reasonable condition, are most welcome at the shelter.

Phone: 03 6344 5322

Address: PO Box 1464, Launceston. 7250

Email: magnolia@tpg.com.au

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Victoria

• Born Again Cycles
• Bicycles for Humanity - Africa
• Bikes for Life project
• The Bikeshed at CERES
• Outlook Environmental
• Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) (MIC)
• Springvale Secondary College
• The Australian Education Industry Centre
• Noble Park English Language School

BAC, South Port UnitingCare:

Information: BAC (Born Again Cycles) is an initiative to get local people cycling by recycling bikes back into the community. There is also an opportunity to donate time and skills to make the bikes roadworthy, or learn skills by spending time with us. If you have unused bikes, time or skills, please call Anne or Mark at South Port UnitingCare .

Phone: 0437 345 318

Address: 319-329 Dorcas St, South Melboune , VIC 3205

Website: www.bacycles.wordpress.com

Email: bac.bikes@southportuniting.org.au

Bicycles for Humanity - Africa:

Information: Bicycles for Humanity is a worldwide organisation focused on making a difference through the redistribution of unused bikes; to some of the poorest nations in the world. Currently Bicycles for Humanity -Melbourne is raising funds to send their first container of bikes to Namibia.

Website: www.bicyclesforhumanity.com

Email: info@bicyclesforhumanity.com

Bikes for Life Project:

Information: A government-funded Work for the Dole project, which teaches participants to fix old bikes, which are then donated to people without, such as small schools and migrant families. Individuals and organisations are invited to donate old bikes.

Phone: 0418 821 507

Address: C/O P.O Box 302 Echuca Vic 3564

The Bikeshed at CERES:

Information: The Bikeshed at CERES helps people renovate a b ike for themselves. This helps increase cycle use in the community, especially for short local trips, and especially for people who cannot afford a new bike. By helping people take charge of making themselves mobile, we help develop attitudes of solving cycling and other technological challenges when they arise, rather than feeling overwhelmed.

Address: Southern entrance to CERES, off the Merri Creek bike path

Hours: Fridays - 11am to 5pm | Saturdays - 11am to 5pm | Sundays - 12pm to 4pm

Website: http://www.thebikeshed.org.au

Outlook Environmental:

Information: Providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Outlook recycle bikes (amongst other recyclables).

Phone: 03 5941 1535

Address: Darebin Resource Recovery Centre, Kurnai Rd, Reservoir (for drop offs)

Website: www.outlookenviro.org.au

Email: enquiries@outlookenviro.org.au

Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) (MIC):

Information: The MIC is a nonprofit company who provides settlement
services to migrants and refugees settling in the eastern suburbs of
Melbourne. Clients particularly recently arrived refugees seek bikes from
us to assist with transport particularly to school and work.

Phone: 03 9285 4888

Address: 333 Mitcham Road, Mitcham VIC 3132

Website: www.miceastmelb.com.au

Email: sherbst@miceastmelb.com.au

Springvale Secondary College:

Information: Disadvantaged immigrant families make up a significant proportion of the school population. Any unwanted bikes are very gratefully received.

Phone: 03 9546 8755

Address: 17 Sandown Road Springvale 3171

Website: www.springvalesc.vic.edu.au

Email: springvale.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

The Australian Education Industry Centre (formerly The Paddock):

Information: Work for the Dole participants are taught to fix second hand bikes which are then donated to those without, such as disadvantaged schools, migrant families and the needy. This Government funded program operates out of Springvale, Bayswater and Frankson , and is not a small operation. A range of bikes are available including BMXs and mountain bikes.

This program relies on the donation of secondhand bikes which can then be repaired. Do you have bikes at home which could be donated?

Phone: 03 9782 3094

Email: SBechaz@aeic.asn.au

Website: http://www.aeic.asn.au/AEIC/Links.html

Noble Park English Language School:

Information: The population of our school consists of newly arrived and refugee students that require support with adjusting to life and schooling in Australia. Due to their disadvantage, any bikes available for donation to the school would be greatly appreciated and used to assist with students' safe transport, learning/skills and recreation activities.

Phone: 9546 9578

Address: 21-35 Thomas St, Noble Park VIC 3174

Website: www.nobleparkels.vic.edu.au

Email: noble.park.els@edumail.vic.gov.au

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If you want your details listed please provide them in the same format and send them via email to donations@givenow.com.au