Yes We Can Event

An evening of connection, creativity, and community – celebrating ethical textiles, sustainable fashion, and collaborative change.

Join us on Thursday 1st May at the Food Connect Shed in Salisbury for the first-ever YES WE CAN! event – a powerful gathering that brings together Brisbane’s leading ethical and sustainable textile voices.

Co-hosted by Full Circle Fibres, Birds on Bikes, and Ethical Edge Collective, this evening marks the start of an ongoing initiative that celebrates the strength of local manufacturing and global collaboration.

Keynote Speaker: Meriel Chamberlin (Full Circle Fibres)
Sharing insights from her Churchill Trust Fellowship on Zero Waste Textiles

Industry Panel: “Strengthening Brisbane’s Textile Future”
Exploring how we can collaborate fairly — near and far

Networking: Meet makers, designers, community leaders, changemakers & more

Food & Drinks: Provided by local social enterprises Hope St Café and Food Connect Catering

Where

📍 Location: Food Connect Shed, Corner of Commerce St & 8 Textile Cres, Salisbury, Brisbane

📅 Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM arrival | 6:30 PM start

🎟️ Tickets: $22 (includes refreshments — part proceeds to charity)

YES, we’re here — and we’re ready to thrive full circle.

This is more than a one-off event. It’s the beginning of something big. Join us.