Help Build a Permanent Home for the Women’s Shed

The Women’s Shed Queenstown has become a place where women of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn new skills, build confidence, and connect with their community. Now, this community initiative needs your help to create a permanent home.

For the past two years, Women’s Shed has been renting space at the Menzshed to run tool workshops. Over 450 wāhine have picked up tools, from hammers to drills, and discovered what they’re capable of. The Shed isn’t just about building projects - it’s about building self-belief and community. It’s a place where women can explore practical skills in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

But there’s a problem - their lease is coming to an end. The team has found a new site at Country Lane in Frankton to build their very own shed, but to make it a reality, they need your support. They’re running a Givealittle campaign to raise $50,000 to help fund the construction of Queenstown’s very own Women’s Shed.

“We believe women can do anything men can, sometimes they just need the opportunity and encouragement to try,” founder, Alex van Dam says. “The new space will allow us to expand our workshops, create pathways into trades, and provide a safe, accessible space where local women and youth (and men at certain times) can come together to learn, share, and grow.”

The Women’s Shed is an important community resource. It gives women the tools and skills to take on new challenges, whether it’s fixing a leaky tap, building furniture, or even pursuing a career in trades. But with the current workshop space soon to end, the team is in urgent need of funds to make the new Shed a reality.

With the help of local funders already on board, the Women’s Shed is well on its way - but there’s still more to be done. The $50,000 goal will help cover construction costs and the fit-out of the new space, ensuring it’s fully equipped to meet the needs of the growing community.

Every dollar counts, and the team is grateful for every bit of support.

Donate today at: givealittle.co.nz/cause/save-the-womens-shed-queenstown
www.womensshedqueenstown.co.nz