Our Mission
To curate a unique selection of products that embody the values of ethical sourcing and fair trade.
As many of you know, each item in our collection tells a story — one of resilience, craftsmanship, and community spirit.
At The Fair Trader we trade with organisations that have a real concern for the social, and economic well being of the people who create their products.
Committed to Fair Trade
The Fair Trader is a proud member of Fair Trade Australia and New Zealand. We only stock products made by organisations with transparent and deeply held ethical values with goals of poverty alleviation and empowerment.
All the products in our store have a story you can read about. We believe it's worth remember that behind a product is a real person, and our aim is to share artisan stories so you know you are contributing towards a better life for someone. A hope for a different future for themselves, their children and their communities.
Our goal is to give the Australian community an opportunity to purchase beautiful artisan products which give the gift of regular and sustained employment for the producers, a wage which enables them to survive and thrive and is an investment into the producer's local community.
We source products that are beautiful, well-made and individual. We are proud to sell such unique products. The amazing and resilient people who make our products teach us every day that no matter how hard your circumstances, great things are possible.
We wholeheartedly believe in the power of Fair Trade to reduce poverty through the creation of real and sustained opportunities. We try in The Fair Trader to ensure that the producers of the products we sell are treated in a just and dignified manner.
We are tremendously grateful to everyone who purchases our products because each purchase helps us achieve this.
In a world where we often feel powerless, changing the world through ethical purchasing is such a simple and positive action. We really do have the power to change someone’s world.
The Fair Trader Blog
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We have a blog with stories from our suppliers, the makers and the difference you can make in someone's life that means the absolute world to them!
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Postage and Returns
Postage available Australia Wide - usually around 3-5 business days.
We love hearing from our customers so please, contact us below.
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Our customers' satisfaction is our number one priority.
We offer a full refund when the product has not been opened and is unused and a partial refund when the packaging can not be accounted for.
Please note that customers will be responsible for shipping costs.
Any returns must be in the original packaging with proof of purchase.
Products under warranty should be handled with care.
If the products arrive with visible defects, please take photos of them and send them our way. We will reach back out to clear up all the details.
All direct payment gateways adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Standard delivery usually takes around 7 business days. Please note that with the state of the global pandemic, orders may arrive later than usual.
If your order hasn't arrived after two weeks, please contact us and we will look into the details.
Products are stocked up on a regular basis.
If a product you want is out of stock, please feel free to shoot us a message with the product you are looking for in the subject line. We will send you a notifications when they are back in stock!