A local wardrobe
that grows with your child.
A community-powered kids clothing exchange for families in , Moonee Ponds, Flemington, Kensington, and nearby suburbs.
How it works
Simple, fair, and built for families with busy lives.
Gather
Collect the clothes your child has outgrown. Newborn through to size 6.
Drop off
Bring your bundles to the swap event. We assess quality and assign credits.
Browse
Return in the afternoon to browse and select what fits your child now.
Repeat
Credits roll over. Come back next season with whatever you've outgrown.
A fair credit system
Contribute what you have. Take what you need. The credit system keeps things balanced without money changing hands.
Good to know
- Credits roll over to the next event — nothing lost
- Every bundle is labelled summer or winter
- No perfect size match needed — credits wait until the right thing appears
What we accept
Play condition or better. We don't care about brands.
What passes
- • Clean and washed
- • No significant stains or holes
- • Fastenings working
- • Play-worn is fine
What doesn't
- • Heavily stained or torn
- • Broken fastenings
- • Persistent odours
- • Recalled items
Bundles assessed on the day. Anything that doesn't meet the standard will be donated to a local op shop.
Dwell Neighbourhood Hub
A community space focused on sustainability, connection, and the sharing economy. The perfect home for GrowLoop.
78 St Leonards RdAscot Vale VIC 3032
Register your interest
Join the July 25th swap event. We'll send you all the details as the date approaches.
Common questions
Do I need clothes to contribute to participate?
For this first event, yes — the system works because everyone contributes. If you're pregnant or have a newborn and nothing to give yet, register anyway and we'll figure something out.
What if I don't find anything I want?
Your credits roll over to the next event. Nothing is lost. We're hoping to run these quarterly, so the right size will come around.
Can I come from outside Ascot Vale?
Absolutely. This event is open to anyone from Moonee Ponds, Flemington, Kensington, Essendon, Maribyrnong, and nearby suburbs. The venue is in Ascot Vale but the community is broader.
What happens if my items don't pass the quality check?
We'll donate them to a local op shop so they still find a good home. You'll receive credits for everything that does pass.
The story behind GrowLoop
A mum of three who got tired of the same cycle.
For years I did what most parents do — filled bags, dropped them at the op shop, and then turned around and bought the next size up at full price. Three kids in, it started to feel a bit absurd.
I'd always passed things on to friends when our sizes lined up — and watching how much those exchanges meant to people made me think: what if we made that easier for everyone in the neighbourhood? Not a marketplace, not a charity drop. Just a simple, fair loop between local families.
GrowLoop is my attempt to build that. Small to start, local by design, and built around trust. I hope to see you at Dwell on the 25th.