MERLETS incl the Yarra Valley Hub

Click here to download a powerpoint presentation to see how LETS works

Local encompasses  Maroondah, Whitehorse, Yarra Ranges, Manningham & Knox

Exchange – skills, services, goods, time, knowledge

Trading – barter, share, swap

System – for points/tokens, not money

What is LETS?
LETS (Local Exchange Trading System) is a not for profit local community group in the eastern region of Melbourne.

Melbourne Eastern Region LETS Incorporated (formerly Warranwood LETS Live Inc.)
MERLETS was established in 1991.  We are an incorporated body.  It now has over 90 households actively trading and is part of a world wide organisation.

The Yarra Valley Hub
became active in MERLETS during 2014.

How does it work
Membership allows you to exchange your skills, services & goods with other members for points (which we call tokens) not money….it’s as simple as that!  One hour of service is equivalent to 25 tokens – you have an online account.

Here’s an example.
You may need some gardening done, pets minded while you are away, or want to declutter that spare room.  You would refer to your MERLETS Directory to find someone available to do the work and contact them to arrange the trade.  It’s that easy… In return, you offer your services to any LETS member at another time.

Some of the services offered  by MERLETS members include…
Gardening & Working Bees, Pet care, Lawn mowing, Dog Walking,  Child Care, Transport, Ironing, Web site design and advice, Emergency Angels, Health and wellbeing services, Spring cleaning, Computer Advice, Wordprocessing/editing, Cooking/Catering, Sewing/mending, Home grown produce, Designing indoor & outdoor spaces.
What could you offer?

How do I join MERLETS?
Click here to download the Membership Application Form & post/email it to us with your payment (direct debit details are on the form)

How much does it cost?
The annual membership fee is $10.00.

What do you get when you join?
You will be credited with 50 tokens and receive a regular newsletter and the latest annual directory of members’ services.  A local Mentor (support person) is allocated for each new MERLETS member for their first few months of membership. This person will provide support while you are getting started.

Are you looking at starting a new LETS Group?
MERLETS is based in the east of Melbourne.  If you live in an area that is interested in starting a LETS Hub, which would be part of  MERLETS, please contact us to see how we can help.