The Reconnect Project
Snapshot
Australia wide
Drop-off, Postal
REuse
REcycle
REpair
Contact details
The Reconnect Project is a registered charity and social enterprise dedicated to closing Australia's digital divide. They collect unwanted mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, which are securely erased and refurbished by young adults with neurodiverse or psychosocial disabilities under expert guidance. These revitalized devices are then distributed to individuals in need, including women and children fleeing domestic violence, refugees, migrants, homeless and at-risk youth, socially isolated individuals, and low-income families. By doing so, they not only provide essential technology access but also offer training and employment pathways to marginalized youth, promoting both digital inclusion and social empowerment.
Accepted items
Mobile phones, tablets, laptops
Condition of items
Usable and unusable
We accept all makes and models of mobile phones and tablets, regardless of their age or condition; and laptops that are less than 10 years old.
Helpful tips
Before donating your device, it’s best if you can remove your personal information by performing a factory reset. This will remove all iCloud or Google account information. We have a downloadable PDF with detailed instructions on how to clear your phone of personal information before you donate.
How to get items to us
8 The Strand, Penshurst, NSW 2222
Monday: Closed Tue - Fri: 9am to 5:30pm Saturday: By appointment only Sunday: Closed
For bulk donations, we can arrange to collect directly from you in the Sydney metro area.
Lane Cove Council Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove, NSW 2066
Office of James Griffin, MP, Shop 2, 2 Wentworth Street,, Manly, NSW 2095
Des Renford Leisure Centre, Jersey Road & Robey Street,, Maroubra, NSW 2035
Lionel Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, NSW 2035
Among The Trees, 27 Sydney Street, Marrickville, NSW 2204
Reverse Garbage, 30 Carrington Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204
Malabar Community Library, 1203 Anzac Parade, Matraville, NSW 2036
Office of Jerome Laxale, MP, 32 Beecroft Road, Epping, NSW 2121
Hurtsville Library, 12-20 Dora Street, Hurtsville, NSW 2220
Kogarah Library, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah, NSW 2217
The Full Circle Collective, 437 Hunter Street, , Newcastle, NSW 2300
Wed - Fri: 10am - 5:30pm; Sat: 10am - 2pm
Office of Tim James MP, Shop 26/145-151 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge, NSW 2063
Margaret Martin Library, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Randwick, NSW 2031
Sutherland Shire Council Customer Service Centre, 4–20 Eton Street, Sutherland, NSW 2232
Community Recycling Centre, 29 Sefton Road,, Thornleigh, NSW 2120
Categories
Technology