Our op shops have been operating across Victoria for over 60 years.
Retail therapy with heart.
Whether you're making a purchase or donating goods, op shops give back to local communities.
Op Shops
Bag a bargain and make a difference.
Our op shops in Bendigo, Ballarat, Sale and the Geelong/Barwon region are open and COVID safe practices are in place.
Please note that our op shops in Melbourne metro remain closed.
You can find our op shops in:
- Bendigo
- Ballarat
- Barwon area
- Sale
- Suburbs across Melbourne.
Where your money goes
Our op shops raise funds for vital programs and services in local communities.
Local emergency relief programs are the main beneficiary.
Other Uniting services supported through op shops include:
- Breezeway Meals Program Ballarat
- Hartley's Community Dining Room Prahran
- Lifeline Ballarat
- Meals for Change Ballarat
Where your money goes
Our op shops raise funds for vital programs and services in local communities.
Local emergency relief programs are the main beneficiary.
Other Uniting services supported through op shops include:
- Breezeway Meals Program Ballarat
- Hartley's Community Dining Room Prahran
- Lifeline Ballarat
- Meals for Change Ballarat
In the community
Do good by looking good this National Op Shop Week.
Hear the real story
Commitment to community drives Peter.
We value our Volunteers
Peter’s leadership skills were recognised early in his volunteering, when he took on the responsibility of managing the Uniting Op Shop in Hamlyn Heights.
There are lots of really good people in the community and I just want to be able to help out.
Hear the real story
Community connection keeps Virginia going.
We value our Volunteers
Virginia (pictured above with Paul Linossier and Bronwyn Pike) has been the heart and soul of our Sale Op Shop for 33 years and her service was recently recognised at our Melbourne Annual Public Meeting.
My children and grandchildren have all grown up around the Op Shop – it’s part of my life
Knowing what to donate
Our op shops welcome donations of quality, pre-loved items during opening hours.
Some items can’t be accepted for health and safety reasons, lack of space or low customer demand.
Please call your local op shop to check if they accept the following goods:
- Mattresses
- Electrical goods
- Curtains and blinds
- Coat hangers
- Baby cots, car seats or nursery furniture
- Analog TVs and TV units
- Motorcycle or bicycle helmets
- Text books and encyclopedias
- Printers and scanners
Some smaller shops may not have space for large items like exercise equipment, bedframes or couches.
If you’re not sure, please check in with the team before bringing large items into the shop.
RewardingU
There are heaps of bargains and pre-loved items at affordable prices and with a RewardingU card, you earn points while you shop to spend on future purchases. Op shopping also helps promote sustainability by encouraging shoppers to be part of the circular economy, reducing waste by recycling and reusing.
How it works
Earn
Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend.
Get
Receive a $5 reward voucher for every 100 points earned.
Collect
Your reward is ready for you next time you shop at one of our shops.
How to join
Simply sign up at the register at any of our 19 stores - it only takes a few moments. Find your local Op Shop.
Once you become a member, we’ll email you with news on sales, promotions, events, recycling and keep you in the loop with Op Shop news, views and stories from shoppers, volunteers and people your purchases have helped. You can unsubscribe any time.
Call us on
(03) 9192 8100
