eReuse is a student-led sustainability initiative that refurbishes donated computers and tech devices to reduce e-waste and give technology a second life. These devices are then redistributed to people and organisations in need.
Whether it’s an old laptop gathering dust or a mouse you don’t use anymore, donating helps make tech more accessible and sustainable.
Why get involved?
Find Your People: join other students passionate about improving campus and make some lifelong friends
Level Up Your Skills: gain heaps of skills to grow, develop, and make your resume shine
Get Recognised: add eReuse to your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)
Make An Impact : give back to your campus community
Have Some Fun: get celebrated and have fun with exclusive opportunities for Arc Volunteers within and outside of your time volunteering.
You don't need to have any experience just a passion to make a difference!
Volunteers:
Volunteers attend weekly workshops and learn to refurbish computers!
Time Commitment: 2-4 hrs/week during term
Training: Saturday June 7, 2025, 10-4PM
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday May 18, 2025
We accept a range of devices in working or repairable condition, including: monitors, laptops and peripherals. Please complete the form so we can assess your items and get back to you with the next steps!
If you're a UNSW student or community member in need of a device, we may be able to help. Fill out the form to let us know and we'll get in touch!
Our blog is launching soon! You’ll find stories from the program, sustainability tips, and student-friendly insights into tech, reuse, and impact.
We're building a handy collection of self-serve guides to help you care for your devices, troubleshoot issues, and stay tech-savvy - coming soon!
Mission Australia Pathways Advisor at City East Community College
The eReuse laptop we received has been given to Sundus, a student at our centre. Sundus arrived from Australia last year from Iraq on a humanitarian visa, with her husband and four children. She and her husband have been studying English at the centre and she also attends computer classes here.
The manager, computer teacher and I felt it would be suitable to match Sundus with the laptop so she can continue with her studies. I think when I gave them the laptop they were a little bit shocked but pretty pleased at the surprise moment of the day!
Pictured: Sundus and her husband at City East Community College with their eReuse laptop
Social Worker/Family Counsellor | Dalwood Spilstead Service
I am a social worker, working with families struggling with trauma and social disadvantage. I found out about eReuse from a colleague, while I was trying to source some refurbished computers for a client’s school aged children, and also for a single mother who is trying to get back into the workforce via study.
eReuse were so generous and helpful in responding to my requests on behalf of these families. It really makes a difference for them. My clients are so grateful and I am thrilled that there are resources like this I can so easily connect them to. Thanks eReuse!
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