BABs Boutiques of William Campbell College

Born Again Bargains is the name of the two up-market boutiques established by William Campbell College to recycle donations. The best items go through an extensive cleaning process before being presented in the shops while other goods are recycled to people who are helping homeless men and processing materials for refugees in Africa and here in Australia.

The first BABs boutique was opened on 16 February 2006 at Gainsborough Shopping Centre, Meehan Drive, Kiama Downs. It is staffed by a full-time Manager working towards the common aim of lifting the profile of the College and providing a steady stream of income for more amenities and facilities for the children and young people in our care.

The second BABs boutique opened on 20 December 2006 at 77a North Street Nowra with a full-time Manager overseeing the shop and assisted by a team of volunteers from Work for the Dole. As the College is a community-based organisation it has the opportunity to assist unemployed people by giving them valuable on-the-job training in the shop and they, in turn, assist Born Again Bargains customers with their needs.

The shops are the brain child of Bill Campbell who saw them as a way to lift the profile of the College in both the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. With bright colours outside and "plug ins" to provide a pleasant atmosphere inside, all who have visited the shops have reported a positive shopping experience.