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Newcastle Weekly

Newcastle Weekly

March 7, 2019 - My Favourite Things
Newcastle Star

Newcastle Star

March 1, 2019 - AUTUMN is coming and it's time to prepare for trans-seasonal dressing.
Hit 106.9

Hit 106.9

June 1, 2018 - Rachel Prest from Raid My Wardrobe chats about the Uplift Project
Newcastle Star

Newcastle Star

May 18, 2018 - Winter woolies at Raid My Wardrobe
InTouch magazine

InTouch magazine

May 15, 2018 - RAID MY WARDROBE Supporting Uplift Australia
InTouch magazine

InTouch magazine

September 23, 2017 - Living SMART Festival
The Newcastle Star

The Newcastle Star

April 24, 2017 - Eco chic pop-up in Newcastle makes people think about the origins of clothes
NBN News

NBN News

May 30, 2016 – Big Response to Uplift Charity
The Mummy Project Blog

The Mummy Project Blog

May 18, 2016 – Project Uplift Bra Drive at Raid My Wardrobe
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

May 13, 2016 – Seeking bras to support women in need
The Newcastle Star

The Newcastle Star

March 17, 2016 – Eco Fashionistas Popping Up
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

March 11, 2016 – Sisters taking a stand
InTouch magazine

InTouch magazine

March 2, 2016 - Preloved fashion market helps women get back on their feet
The Newcastle Star

The Newcastle Star

June 1, 2015 – Newcastle’s bra drive receives double the donations
The Sista Code

The Sista Code

May 22, 2015 - Uplifting women in Fiji with second-hand bras
NBN News

NBN News

March 22, 2015 – Preloved wedding dresses find new home thanks to Raid My Wardrobe
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

August 25, 2014 – Buying galore at clothes raid
Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Herald

August 23, 2014 - Chance to sell, swap and have fun
The Newcastle Star

The Newcastle Star

August 20, 2014 - Fashion Fair in Town
The Newcastle Leader

The Newcastle Leader

June 2014 - Women of Newcastle your preloved bras wanted
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

June 2, 2014 – Uplifting Response to Bra Donation Appeal
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

May 31, 2014 – Weekend Planner
The Star Newspaper

The Star Newspaper

May 27, 2014 – Novocastrians Urged to Raid Wardrobes and Drawers for Bras to help Asian Pacific Women
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

May 25, 2014 - Hunter Hero: Rachel Prest – bra recycling charity organiser
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

March 17, 2014 – Wardrobe raiders find lost treasures
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

May 31, 2013 – Threads to Fly of the Racks
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

May 25, 2013 – Less is More – Preloved Clothing
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

March 9 2013 – Find 80s Frocks at Raid My Wardrobe
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

June 1 2012 – Fashion Designer Opens Her Wardrobe to Public
I ate my budget Blog

I ate my budget Blog

April, 2012 – Sydney Uni for something New (and old)
Alternative Media Group

Alternative Media Group

March 29 2012 - Women’s wear worn, not wasted
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

March 5 2012 – Shoppers Scoot for a Bargain
Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Herald

May 19, 2011 - This raid OK by me
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

May 19 2011 – This raid, OK by me
The-Newcastle-Post

The-Newcastle-Post

May-18-2011-Time to raid someone elses wardrobe
Urban Insider Blog

Urban Insider Blog

February 4 2011 – Come on and Raid My Wardrobe, Newcastle
ABC Radio

ABC Radio

February 4 2011 – Much ‘pre-love’ for Raid My Wardrobe
Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Herald

August 21, 2010 - Recycled fashion on racks
The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald

August 17 2010 – Second Chance to Raid My Wardrobe
Social Life Magazine

Social Life Magazine

June 2010 - Refresh, Recycle, Reinvent
NBN News

NBN News

May 14 2010 – Fashionistas prepare to raid wardrobes
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    March 7, 2019 - My Favourite Things
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    Newcastle Star

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    March 1, 2019 - AUTUMN is coming and it's time to prepare for trans-seasonal dressing.
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    Hit 106.9

    Hit 106.9

    June 1, 2018 - Rachel Prest from Raid My Wardrobe chats about the Uplift Project
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    Newcastle Star

    Newcastle Star

    May 18, 2018 - Winter woolies at Raid My Wardrobe
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    InTouch magazine

    InTouch magazine

    May 15, 2018 - RAID MY WARDROBE Supporting Uplift Australia
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    InTouch magazine

    InTouch magazine

    September 23, 2017 - Living SMART Festival
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    The Newcastle Star

    The Newcastle Star

    April 24, 2017 - Eco chic pop-up in Newcastle makes people think about the origins of clothes
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    NBN News

    NBN News

    May 30, 2016 – Big Response to Uplift Charity
    Read More
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    The Mummy Project Blog

    The Mummy Project Blog

    May 18, 2016 – Project Uplift Bra Drive at Raid My Wardrobe
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    May 13, 2016 – Seeking bras to support women in need
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Star

    The Newcastle Star

    March 17, 2016 – Eco Fashionistas Popping Up
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    March 11, 2016 – Sisters taking a stand
    Read More
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    InTouch magazine

    InTouch magazine

    March 2, 2016 - Preloved fashion market helps women get back on their feet
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Star

    The Newcastle Star

    June 1, 2015 – Newcastle’s bra drive receives double the donations
    Read More
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    The Sista Code

    The Sista Code

    May 22, 2015 - Uplifting women in Fiji with second-hand bras
    Read More
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    NBN News

    NBN News

    March 22, 2015 – Preloved wedding dresses find new home thanks to Raid My Wardrobe
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    August 25, 2014 – Buying galore at clothes raid
    Read More
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    >
    Newcastle Herald

    Newcastle Herald

    August 23, 2014 - Chance to sell, swap and have fun
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Star

    The Newcastle Star

    August 20, 2014 - Fashion Fair in Town
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Leader

    The Newcastle Leader

    June 2014 - Women of Newcastle your preloved bras wanted
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    June 2, 2014 – Uplifting Response to Bra Donation Appeal
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    May 31, 2014 – Weekend Planner
    Read More
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    The Star Newspaper

    The Star Newspaper

    May 27, 2014 – Novocastrians Urged to Raid Wardrobes and Drawers for Bras to help Asian Pacific Women
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    May 25, 2014 - Hunter Hero: Rachel Prest – bra recycling charity organiser
    Read More
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    >
    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    March 17, 2014 – Wardrobe raiders find lost treasures
    Read More
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    >
    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    May 31, 2013 – Threads to Fly of the Racks
    Read More
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    >
    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    May 25, 2013 – Less is More – Preloved Clothing
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    March 9 2013 – Find 80s Frocks at Raid My Wardrobe
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    June 1 2012 – Fashion Designer Opens Her Wardrobe to Public
    Read More
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    I ate my budget Blog

    I ate my budget Blog

    April, 2012 – Sydney Uni for something New (and old)
    Read More
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    Alternative Media Group

    Alternative Media Group

    March 29 2012 - Women’s wear worn, not wasted
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    March 5 2012 – Shoppers Scoot for a Bargain
    Read More
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    Newcastle Herald

    Newcastle Herald

    May 19, 2011 - This raid OK by me
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    May 19 2011 – This raid, OK by me
    Read More
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    The-Newcastle-Post

    The-Newcastle-Post

    May-18-2011-Time to raid someone elses wardrobe
    Read More
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    Urban Insider Blog

    Urban Insider Blog

    February 4 2011 – Come on and Raid My Wardrobe, Newcastle
    Read More
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    ABC Radio

    ABC Radio

    February 4 2011 – Much ‘pre-love’ for Raid My Wardrobe
    Read More
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    Newcastle Herald

    Newcastle Herald

    August 21, 2010 - Recycled fashion on racks
    Read More
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    The Newcastle Herald

    The Newcastle Herald

    August 17 2010 – Second Chance to Raid My Wardrobe
    Read More
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    Social Life Magazine

    Social Life Magazine

    June 2010 - Refresh, Recycle, Reinvent
    Read More
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    NBN News

    NBN News

    May 14 2010 – Fashionistas prepare to raid wardrobes
    Read More

 

May 2018 – ABC 1223 Radio Interview

May 2016 – Radio Interview PSFM – Bra Drive

May 18, 2016 – 2NUR Radio – Bra Drive Interview with Jane Klein

20 May 2015 – NXFM Interview Bra Drive

August 20, 2014 – ABC Afternoons

August 2010 – Radio Advertisement

August 2010 – NEWFM Radio Advertisement

 

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Tickets are selling for this Saturday's shopping t Tickets are selling for this Saturday's shopping trip. Only a handful of tickets left! 
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This experience invites you to:
• Explore affordable, sustainable fashion
• Shop ethically in a fun, relaxed vibe
• Connect with like-minded women
• Learn styling tips and smart second-hand shopping hacks
• Support circular fashion and local causes

More than just shopping — it's a meaningful day of self-expression and shared values. ✨Grab your spot at the link before tickets sell out. Only $5 each. 
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Hi, I’m Rachel — mother of two, founder of Rai Hi, I’m Rachel — mother of two, founder of Raid My Wardrobe, and a lifelong advocate for living with intention, connection, and conscious choice. 🌿✨

Raid My Wardrobe was born in 2010 during a major life transition, when I craved a way to refresh, recycle, and reinvent not just my wardrobe, but my whole life.

What started as a simple idea — a space for women to pass on what no longer served them and find new treasures — quickly grew into a movement, attracting over 1,000 people to our very first event.

My love of second-hand fashion began during my university days, where resourcefulness and creativity walked hand in hand. Later, my work in teaching and charity management deepened my belief in community and purposeful living.

Motherhood shifted everything. It called me to slow down, simplify, and live more intentionally — aligning my choices with my core values of sustainability, authenticity, and sovereignty.

I’m not from the fashion industry — and that’s my strength. I’m passionate about slow fashion, eco-styling, clean living, natural health, and inspiring others to honour themselves, their community, and the earth. 🌏

In recent years, I’ve expanded my creative work into interiors through @lovemyplants101, helping people bring nature indoors and create beautiful, nurturing spaces that support wellbeing and connection.

Today, Raid My Wardrobe is more than just an event. It’s a celebration of women — all shapes, styles, and stories — and a movement toward living soulfully and sustainably.
It’s about fashion, home, and self - being beautiful, meaningful, and aligned with what matters most.

#slowfashion #sustainableliving #intentionalstyle #prelovedfashion #consciousliving #soulaligned #raidmywardrobe
GOODBYE 2023!! Another year is winding to an end a GOODBYE 2023!! Another year is winding to an end as we count down the days until Christmas! 

I'm not sure how this year was for you, but for me it was a very challenging year of navigating a relationship breakdown, dissolving a business partnership and seeking new employment whilst raising two teenagers.

I learnt a lot about myself this year about my strength, resilience and resourcefulness while navigating emotional turmoil and facing adversity and I'm beyond grateful for my support network especially my closest friends who were there to support me, comfort me and cheer me on through it. 

I've heard from a lot of other people that this year was challenging for them too in many different ways and I know that I'm not the only one looking forward to saying goodbye 2023!

So as the year comes to a close and you're busily winding down and preparing for Christmas and the New Year holiday period I wish you to pause and take some time and reflect on;

What did you accomplished this year? 

What were your highlights?

What challenges did you move through?

What were you proud of? 

This Christmas season may you relish on the simple pleasures this time brings, the taste of favourite foods, the excitement of little ones, the hugs of loved ones and the memories of others. 

Be kind to yourself and take time out and rest when you want to, decline obligations where you need to take care of you, seek out pleasures that light you up and fill your cup - time in nature, connecting with friends, doing your favourite activities. 

Wishing you a blessed Christmas filled with radiant health, magical moments, love, joy, happiness and beautiful connections. 

May 2024 be your BEST year! 

Catch you next year with more Raid My Wardrobe events and preloved fashion fun!

Much love, 

Rachel
Rachel's haul from Raid My Wardrobe Cessnock Editi Rachel's haul from Raid My Wardrobe Cessnock Edition. All garments purchased were only $5 each. Many brands new with tags still attached. Such a score approximately $600-$700 worth of clothing for only $60 #recycledfashion #prelovedfashion
MY GIFT - It's a gift that I've been able to conti MY GIFT - It's a gift that I've been able to continue to provide @raidmywardrobe to our community this year with the support of local councils. 

👗It's not all about fashion and bargain hunting.

❤️ It's about connection, community.

👕 It's about sharing valuable resources already in circulation.

🪡 It's about honouring the labour/time, skills and resources that went into creating the garments.

💰 It's about giving local people an opportunity to make extra cash to pay bills, provide for their kids.

💵 It's about keeping cash currency in circulation. 

👭 It's about donating clothing to women escaping domestic violence who leave home with nothing to now have clothing to wear. 

👭 It's about friendship and fun. 

❤️ It's about love and support.
RAID MY WARDROBE open 10.30 - 1pm. Tickets $5 at t RAID MY WARDROBE open 10.30 - 1pm. Tickets $5 at the door. ATM on-site.
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