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18 October, 2024

SheShed building a big future

THE popular SheShed program run by Mossman Support Services has received a $10,000 grant to expand its workshops program.


Mossman Support Services team member Rachael Foster at the ready. Picture: Supplied
Mossman Support Services team member Rachael Foster at the ready. Picture: Supplied

The SheShed runs regular pottery workshops, led by skilled instructors, with a focus on ceramics and hand-building techniques to promote collaboration and creativity. 

The She Shed project will use the funds to introduce workshops for woodworking, leatherwork, and jewellery making, alongside coffee chats and referrals to mental health support.

“I will be facilitating the role as normal by implementing a safe, welcoming place for women to come together and support one another whilst creating and expanding our skill set,” Mossman Support Services team member, Rachael Foster said.

“The program also initiates social connection, promotes wellbeing and strengthens relationships, helping people to feel part of a community by building friendships and connections. Women can empower one another by supporting, sharing and encouraging in many different ways,” she added.

The funding was provided by Australia Post through its annual Community Grants Program in Queensland. The program supports initiatives such as well-being workshops and safe spaces for women to connect across a range of groups that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQ+, the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), people with a disability or care commitments and older Australians (65+).

The SheShed runs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am -12.30pm at Mossman Support Services at 20 Mill Street, Mossman.

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