Blue Mountains Womens Shed Inc.

Blue Mountains Womens Shed Inc. is a community organisation dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive space for women living in the Blue Mountains region. It brings together women of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities to foster connection, learning, and empowerment in a safe and friendly environment. The Shed encourages women to share skills, build friendships, and engage in practical activities that promote independence and confidence.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Blue Mountains Womens Shed Inc. is to empower women by increasing their independence, building social connections, and facilitating the learning of new skills in a supportive setting. The organisation envisions a community where women have equitable access to opportunities for personal growth, practical skill development, and wellbeing through collaboration and mutual support.

Main Objectives

• Empower women by teaching practical skills, including the use of tools and workshop machinery.
• Organise and run courses and workshops that enhance confidence, self-reliance, and independence.
• Provide a safe and inclusive space for women to share crafts, trades, and knowledge.
• Promote women’s health and wellbeing through community connection, learning, and support.
• Foster values of accessibility, equity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and community.

Benefiting Groups

The primary beneficiaries are women of all backgrounds, ages, identities, and capacities residing in the Blue Mountains area. The Shed supports those seeking social connection, skill development, and empowerment, including women who may face social isolation or barriers to accessing traditional learning environments.

Services and Activities

• Regular workshops and skill-building courses focused on practical trades, crafts, and tool use.
• A community space for women to gather, collaborate, and share resources.
• Access to workshop machinery and tools for making and repairing items.
• Special projects such as a mobile workshop trailer enabling off-grid workshops across the region.
• Support for women’s health and wellbeing through social connection and collaborative activities.