Our main purpose is to teach our member’s how to use tools safely and correctly. All members go through our tool accreditation process, made up of two stages. This teaches them tool basics – i.e. from how to use a hammer correctly to becoming confident in using a variety of power tools.
These skills add to our members’ personal development and gives them a great sense of achievement.
What is the history of Noosa Women’s Shed
The Noosa Women’s Shed began as the vision of a determined mother-daughter team, Anne and Fiona McComb. After tirelessly promoting their ideas throughout the community, their dream became a reality in 2017 with the establishment of the Noosa Women’s Shed.
The group’s original mission was to teach women practical, tool-based skills, that would develop their confidence, foster independence and empower them to tackle their own home maintenance issues. Their vision was a welcoming workshop where women could learn to use tools safely and confidently.
In the years that followed, the Shed operated from several temporary locations. The search for a permanent home finally concluded with the construction of our current workshop in Rotary Way, off Wallum Lane, Noosa Heads – land owned by Unity Water – and provided to us under a 10 year license agreement.
The Noosa Men’s Shed has been, and continues to be, a strong supporter of our organisation. With their early guidance our tool accreditation sessions and workshops were launched. Today, these sessions are run by our women, for our women. We remain deeply grateful to the Noosa Men’s Shed for sharing the skills that helped us grown into who we are today.
Listen to our story. Robyn explains why Women’s Shed are such a vital part of our community
What are the purpose and role of the Noosa Women’s Shed ?
- To provide a unique safe and inclusive women-focused space for continued learning and practical skill development, in a supportive environment.
- To focus on empowering women by enhancing their skills, fostering independence and self-confidence by providing strong community support and connection
- To provide information (and resource access) regarding women’s physical and mental health and well-being to members and the wider community
What are our values ?
- To be highly responsive to our member’s needs
- To support and empower our members
- To promote the health and well-being of our members
- To have participatory decision-making processes
- To value and respect all members