RAG IN THE COMMUNITY

Our Key Partnerships

At RAG, we believe in creating a positive impact beyond our stores. Through long-standing charity partnerships, donations, and community initiatives, we aim to uplift those in need and give back to the communities where we operate.

  • Make-A-Wish logo with the tagline "Proudly Supporting" above it.

    TAROCASH X MAKE-A-WISH

    Tarocash is proud to partner with Make-A-Wish, an organisation that creates life-changing wishes for children living with critical illnesses. Through our donations, we support Make-A-Wish in bringing hope, joy and positive experiences to children and their families.

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  • A yellow sign with the word 'RUK?' and a smiley face inside the letter 'O'. Below, it says 'A conversation could change a life'.

    Connor & AXL+CO X R U OK?

    Connor and AXL+CO are proud to partner with R U OK?, a suicide prevention charity that inspires meaningful conversations and connection. Through our partnership, we support R U OK?’s work to raise awareness and encourage Australians to ask, “Are you OK?”

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  • Logo with overlapping silhouettes of pink, orange, and yellow faces and text that reads 'Proudly supporting Beyond Blue' in blue.

    Johnny bigg x beyond blue

    Johnny Bigg is proud to partner with Beyond Blue, an organisation supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Australians. Through our donations, we support Beyond Blue in providing information, support and resources for people experiencing mental health challenges.

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  • Logo for Headspace, a mental health organization, featuring the word "headspace" in green and gray, with a stylized outline of a human head with a brain and puzzle pieces, along with the text "National Youth Mental Health Foundation."

    YD X HEADSPACE

    yd. is proud to partner with headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young Australians aged 12 to 25. Through our partnership, we support headspace in providing mental health services and resources to help young people stay connected to communities.

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  • Logo for the National Breast Cancer Foundation featuring a pink ribbon and text reading 'Partner'.

    ROCKWEAR X NBCF

    Rockwear is proud to partner with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), Australia’s leading not-for-profit funding breast cancer research. Through donations, we support NBCF’s vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer and its work to improve breast cancer outcomes.

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Logo with a large stylized T and the words "Thread Together" and "Clothing Communities".

Since 2019, RAG has proudly supported Thread Together, an organisation that collects brand-new end-of-line stock from fashion brands and distributes it to people in need.


$160K Commitment: RAG has fully funded a van with a specialised fit-out ($40K per annum for four years) to ensure garments reach those who need them most.


100,000+ Items Donated: We’ve donated over 100,000 brand-new garments to individuals and communities in need.


Website: threadtogether.org

  • Display stand with multiple screens showing the words "Welcome to Thread Together" and a graphic of a white thread loop on a teal background, located in a retail store aisle.
  • A group of four young men shopping in a thrift store aisle with shelves of folded clothes and shoes, one man in the foreground smiling and holding a tray, two behind him smiling and making peace signs, and one further back browsing.
  • A man stands and speaks to an audience in front of a display wall with various portraits and informational posters about different individuals. The setting appears to be an indoor event or presentation.
  • Group of people standing together in a warehouse, with large colorful fabric artwork hanging on the wall behind them and stacks of cardboard boxes nearby.
  • Interior of a warehouse or store with banners hanging from the ceiling that read, 'NEW CLOTHES for NEW BEGINNINGS' and 'THREAD TOGETHER'.
  • People working at a table in a warehouse, packing boxes labeled 'Women Shoes' with boxes of designer shoes, in a storage area with shelves and banners that read 'New Clothes for New Beginnings' and 'Thread Together'.
Red cross symbol next to the text 'American Red Cross'

Since 2021, RAG has donated over 17,000 kg of garments for disaster relief efforts.


Website: redcross.org.au

Close-up of a guitar headstock with tuning pegs and strings.

We’ve partnered with UPPAREL to upcycle or recycle garments that cannot be donated, ensuring nothing ends up in landfill.

Through UPPAREL’s UPCIRCLE service, customers can also return old garments for responsible disposal.


Website: upparel.com.au

Graphic with red chains and the words "Be Slavery Free" in bold black text.

We are committed to eradicating modern slavery in our supply chain and work closely with Be Slavery Free to ensure ethical sourcing.


Website: beslaveryfree.com

The QIMA logo in red color with the text 'QIMA' on a transparent background.

Our quality and compliance partner QIMA audits and monitors our social, environmental, and ethical standards across suppliers.


Website: qima.com

Diagram of a process flow with colored blocks and arrows, showing a progression from green to blue.

We partner with Better Cotton to improve cotton farming practices globally, focusing on water efficiency, reduced chemical use, soil health, biodiversity, and workers’ rights.

Goal: By 2026, 50% of our cotton will be ‘more sustainable cotton’, including Better Cotton.


Website: bettercotton.org