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Engaging Conversations | Inspiring Dialogue, Empowering Communities#23 - How One Op Shop Gave Back $1 Million—and Changed Lives Forever with Theo Van BezouwenSend us a textThe Hillview Op Shop demonstrates how a social enterprise can harness community spirit to create a remarkable impact by transforming donated goods into life-changing community initiatives. Manager Theo Van Bezouwen shares the inspiring evolution of what locals affectionately call "the David Jones of op shops" — a 2,000-square-metre operation that generated over $1 million for community projects in the past year alone.What began as one church member's vision in 2018 has grown into a bustling hub powered by more than 150 volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Throughout our conversation, Theo reveals how these volunteers — many arri...2025-03-1823 min