“How do I know where to buy ethical products?”
At The Freedom Fair we want to make it easy. Easy for everyone to make informed purchases, easy for businesses taking steps to address modern slavery to be recognised, and easy for the community to say no to forced labour.
The Freedom Fair is a marketplace making a difference.
Hosted at The Freedom Hub cafe in Waterloo, we will welcome expert speakers, profile local businesses and create a fun and welcoming environment for our community to make their everyday decisions count towards the fight against modern slavery. Click on the industries known to have a high prevalence of forced labour below to learn more:
Coffee
Sadly this treasured morning ritual can come at a high cost to the human rights of the men, women and children forced into labour on coffee plantations globally.
At The Freedom Fair we will be serving and selling our Freedom Fighter coffee which goes the extra step of rescuing and supporting child soldiers in its country of origin.
Cocoa, palm oil and sugar
Similar to coffee these agricultural industries continue to have a presence of forced labour and child labour.
We will be welcoming some of Sydney’s favourite treatmakers to show us we can have our cake and eat it too!
Cotton
From the collection of cotton to the production of apparel and clothing accessories this industry is at high risk of forced labour and labour camps.
The Freedom Fair will be showcasing ethical suppliers of adult fashion, childrens fashion, bags and toys.
Pet food
Forced labor and human trafficking in the fishing industry are allegedly widespread and have been known to end up in pet food, so we’ve sniffed out a supplier to keep our furry friends full on the good stuff.
Mica
Ironically taking the sparkle from the beauty industry, the mining of this mineral has been connected with child and forced labour.
The Freedom Fair will be welcoming a beauty and skincare provider to keep us looking and feeling amazing.
Indigenous labour
Our history is marred with the exploitation of Indigenous Australians and sadly an element continues to exist today.
Read our article on slavery in this industry.
Flowers
Forced and child labour in developing countries and labour trafficking to developed countries continue to be prevalent in this industry, so we’d like to introduce you to a local supplier to help you with your plant fix.
Wine
Staying competitive has led to forced labour globally and even instances of debt bondage domestically.
Raise a glass to ending modern slavery with a tipple from our ethical partners Sensi.
We hope you’re as excited for The Freedom Fair as we are.
Please join us between 8.30am – 12pm on
27 November 2021
If you’d like to share your products at future Freedom Fairs please contact kairavi@thefreedomhub.org for more information.
Vendors
The Freedom Hub has chosen businesses that have chosen to work on assessing risk of slavery in their supply chains and work toward eliminating that risk.
Organisations including:
The Social Outfit | Eden Jewellery | Caim & Able | RREP |
Two Design Lovers | Modern Dog Emporium |
Activities
Lucky Door Prizes
Raffle & Silent Auction
Ethical Chocolate Tasting
Modern Slavery Trivia Competition
Expert Panel on Ethical Business
Photo Booth
Our VIP Guests
Emma Alberici
Emma is an Australian journalist and former foreign correspondent who was the chief economics correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s television network.
Emma was until 2017 the presenter of ABC TV’s flagship current affairs program, Lateline.
Emma will be interviewing our ethical stallholders and guests during the Freedom Fair.
Camilla Schippa
Would you not prefer to wear fashion that empowers women rather than exploits them?
The Social Outfit is one of Australia’s most creative and celebrated social enterprises, a fashion label with a difference!
I am thrilled to be leading this incredible not for profit organisation, created to provide employment and training to people from a refugee background.
Peter Cousens AM
Producer & Director of the movie FREEDOM – a film set in 1856 and 1748 about slaves escaping to freedom.
Peter is best known for his work in musicals including:
The Phantom in London’s West End production of The Phantom Of The Opera, Marius in Les Miserables, Tony in West Side Story
Eddie in Blood Brothers with Russel Crowe
Mordred in Camelot with Richard Harris
Chris in Miss Saigon
Raoul in the Australian Production of The Phantom Of The Opera
Alex in Aspects Of Love
Nanki Poo in The Mikado
Ravenal in Hal Prince’s Show Boat
Anthony and Tobias in Sweeney Todd
Bobby in Company
Makin in The Hatpin
Frequently Asked Questions
Sounds good, how do I attend?
This is a free event however to make sure we meet any COVID restrictions we will ask attendees to pre-reigster for a time slot to attend the fair. The link will be posted up closer to the event to factor in the most relevant regulations.
Aside from the Freedom Fair how else can I find out how to shop ethically?
Check out our Ethical Business Directory here
Where will the event be held?
The Freedom Fair will be hosted at 283 Young Street, Waterloo.
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