Recycling your goods – Renewing our community
Revamp Op Shop is open 6 days a week at 222-228 Sanger Street, Corowa.
Mon-Fri: 10.00am-4.00pm. Sat: 9.30am-1.00pm
All donations welcome!! Pick up and drops offs also available.
The shop is another way we try to reach out to the community. The Op Shop is strongly used to build relationships and connect with the community through our volunteers. All profits go back to the church and is used for missions and giving back into the community. We are glad we can use the Op Shop as an outreach opportunity and we are reminded of having this blessing from God in our town.
Revamp Op Shop is considered a favourite with the Op Shopping community stocking everything from furniture, old books, children’s books plus new & vintage clothing. As well as the second hand goods we have a section for new craft with baby gift packs, large appliquéd tea towels and heat packs being among the favourite items.
The shop is staffed entirely with volunteers & new volunteers are always welcome. There are also a lot of dedicated church people who work behind the scenes sorting, washing, ironing and pricing everything that comes in. The shop has a constant turnover of goods and is regularly updated with new stock arriving daily. Come & check us out!!
Contact details: Richard Keith (02) 6033 3184, mobile 0487 520 450
Behold! I make all things new. Revelation 21:5
PRESS RELEASE – 27 February 2026
Revamp Op Shop Announces New Leadership and Major Donation to Local Rural Fire Service
COROWA – Revamp Op Shop, a ministry of Corowa Presbyterian Church, has announced a leadership transition following the retirement of long-time manager Florence Hudson, while also revealing a significant $15,000 donation to the Corowa Rural Fire Service.
After 11 years of dedicated service, Florence Hudson retired from her role as manager at the end of January. Rev Richard Keith, minister of Corowa Presbyterian Church, has stepped into the manager’s role while the shop recruits and trains new volunteers to continue Revamp’s community mission.
“The continuing success of Revamp is a real credit to Florence’s passion and drive,” said Rev Keith. “She made herself available every day and with her retirement we realise that no one person can fill her shoes. So we’ll have to work more as a team and inspire new volunteers to keep the good work going.”
Rev Keith brings 30 years of experience in recruiting and leading volunteers, including managing a small Christian bookshop in Leeton before moving to Corowa. Despite his experience, he acknowledges the learning curve ahead.
“I’ve been in the position for a couple of weeks and there’s a lot to learn, believe me,” he said. “But what really inspired me to keep going is the experience and pride of our continuing volunteers in the work they do for their community.”
Supporting the Local Community Through Action
The $15,000 donation to the Rural Fire Service will fund upgrades to equipment on their fire trucks and improvements to RFS facilities at Corowa Airport and will be shared between Hopefield, Redlands, and Federation Support Brigades. The decision comes in the wake of grass fires in the Whitehead Street Wetland in late November and early January, which damaged crops and came dangerously close to homes.
“At Revamp we pride ourselves in supporting local projects that do real, tangible good for the local community. Showing Jesus’ love in practical ways to our neighbours,” Rev Keith explained. “The recent fires in the wetlands close to where I live really opened my eyes to the vital work the RFS does for our community. That’s when I decided to reach out to a friend in the firies and ask how we, as a shop, could help.” Federation Group Captain Greyd’n Davis of the NSW RFS praised the donation as “a remarkable show of community spirit.”
About Revamp Op Shop
Revamp Op Shop serves the Corowa community by recycling donated goods to raise money for the church and local community projects. The shop is open six days a week and is located at the top end of Sanger Street in Corowa, opposite D’Amicos Italian Restaurant. Throughout March, all summer clothing will be 50% off as the shop transitions to winter inventory, making it an ideal time to find quality bargains while supporting local causes.
“As a man, I’m probably not entitled to an opinion, but a lot of the women’s clothes I’ve had to sort and price are in new condition, even with the tag still on,” said Rev Keith. “So I reckon Revamp is a great place to find a hidden treasure for a very reasonable price.”
Supporting Local Causes — And Looking for Support
Revamp has a strong track record of supporting vital community services. In addition to the RFS donation, the shop will make its annual donation to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne around Easter.
As winter approaches, the shop is calling on the community to donate warm clothing in good condition. Donations can be brought in during open hours or left on the shop doorstep.
“Right now, our particular need is winter clothes. At about Easter we’ll swap out the summer clothes for the winter stock and our reserves are looking a bit low at the moment,” Rev Keith said. “You have to remember that many of our clients can’t afford new things and they are the most vulnerable people in the community when the cold hits.”
The shop also welcomes new volunteers who want to contribute to the community mission and help continue Florence’s legacy of service.
Revamp Op Shop’s Extraordinary $15,000 Boost for Local RFS Brigades
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigades in Corowa have received a major boost, with the Corowa Revamp Op Shop donating an extraordinary $15,000 to support local firefighting
efforts.
Group Captain Greyd’n Davis, who has served in the role for more than 25 years, described the donation as “a remarkable show of community spirit.” “This is an incredible contribution from the Revamp Op Shop,” Group Captain Davis said. “It will make a real difference to our volunteers on the ground and strengthen our ability to respond when our community needs us most.”
The funds will be shared between the three brigades most directly impacted by the recent fires that came close to homes in Corowa — Hopefield Brigade, Redlands Brigade and Federation Support Brigade. “These brigades were heavily involved in protecting homes and containing the fires. This donation recognises their efforts and will directly support their recovery and preparedness,”
he said.
The funding will assist with additional equipment replacement , operational resources and ongoing facility improvements, including upgrades at their respective stations. “Our members are volunteers. They give their time freely — often leaving work or family at a moment’s notice. Community support like this means a great deal.”
The recent fire near the Whitehead Street Wetland highlighted the importance of coordinated emergency response. The NSW RFS led suppression efforts in the grassland and vegetation areas, working closely with Fire and Rescue NSW to ensure homes were protected.
“Incidents like that show how vital it is for brigades to be properly equipped and ready,” Group Captain Davis said. With more than 25 years of leadership service, Group Captain Davis said what motivates him
most is the commitment of local volunteers. “We train together, respond together and support one another. The camaraderie and dedication shown by our members is extraordinary.”
He also encouraged the community to continue supporting the Revamp Op Shop, whose fundraising efforts directly benefit local causes. “The Op Shop’s generosity towards the RFS shows just how powerful community support can be. We urge residents to donate good-quality clothing and household goods they no longer need. By supporting the Op Shop, you are helping them continue to support essential
services like ours.”
Community members interested in volunteering with the NSW RFS or making a donation can do so by contacting their local brigade. “This is what community is all about,” Group Captain Davis said. “We protect our
community — and our community supports us.”
Greyd’n Davis
Federation Group Captain
NSW Rural Fire Service