Fast Times is Australia's premier skateboard retailer with multiple stores across the country.

In 2021 we began our Reusable Bag Program to move away from the old style free plastic bag with purchase, and instead transition to a reusable option.

In addition to the environmental benefits we were most excited to implement a dedicated charity program that would allow us to partner with charities to support our communities in times of crisis as well as support causes close to our hearts.

Through the purchase of every Fast Times Reusable Bag, our customers are giving back to their communities in amazing ways! Check out our latest charity partner and previous partners below!

CURRENT CHARITY PARTNER:

Aftermath of Cyclone Alfred

Text: "For the months of March and April 2025, all profits from the sale of our reusable shop bags will be going to support those affected in the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred. 

As this natural disaster continues to unfold we will determine appropriate groups/organisations to provide much needed financial support that will assist with the recovery effort. Our thoughts are with all of our incredible staff, loyal customers, friends, family and everyone else affected at this time. 

Stay safe out there!
-Fast Times"

STORIES:

Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) Skatepark

Following on from our donation to the team at Spinifex Skateboards, in 2023 we partnered with Spinifex again this time raising $20,000 to help contribute to the Ltyentye Apurte Skatepark in Ltyentye Apurte Community/Santa Teresa, 80kms southeast of Mparntwe/Alice Springs on Eastern Arrernte Country. These funds will contribute to further development of the park in the near future which will include rubber matting, landscaping and shade!

We were stoked to send a few of our team up for the grand opening of this skatepark, check out the clip here:

Congratulations to Nicky 'Skateboard' Hayes and Spinifex Skateboards as well as all involved in making this project come to life: Grind Projects, East By West Co, Central Land Council and AAAC.

Thank you for extending a warm welcome to our team at the opening event!

For our first round of donations, we worked with our good friends @spinifexskateboards. All profits from bag sales between September 21st and December 31st 2021 went directly towards Spinifex's ongoing initiatives of supporting the young people of the remote Northern Territory Community of Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa).

We were stoked to be able to raise a total of $15,000 to enable Nicky Hayes and the Spinifex team to continue providing youth in Ltyentye Apurte with free skate lessons, skate park improvements and skate trips.

Learn more about Spinifex Skateboards here: www.spinifexskateboards.com 

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