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About Us


WSC is passionate about creating opportunities for women to feel empowered. Our mission is community cohesiveness, mentoring and environmental sustainability through trade skills.

Sunita Kotnala

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Rachel Neale

Project Coordinator & Secretary

Our Talented Team

Meet the individuals behind the scenes.


Johannes Schaefer

Facilitator / Joiner

Vani Jeyaseelan

Treasurer

We are seeking interested individuals.

Join the team

Key Achievements​

April 2025 Awarded the 2025 Canberra Citizen of the Year.
February, 2025 Announcement of Community Collaboration with Goodies Junction & SLA Whitlam.
December, 2024 H​onoured for outstanding contributions to women's empowerment.
November, 2024 Soft Launch of new website and online content.
October, 2024 Shed Opening.
October, 2024 Rebranding of WSC.
September, 2024 Guest speakers at Dell Technologies 'R U OK?' event.
April, 2024 Launch of the Mobile Shed service.

History

Our growth and key milestones.


Feb 2025

Canberra Day Appeal

Participating in the collaborative fundraising effort by Hands Across Canberra. Proceeds to fund our proposed BuildHER Home Project.

May 2024

Community Zero Emissions Grant

WSC received $37,800 grant from the EPSDD to run the Repurpose, Restore, and Repair (RRR) project, delivering nine workshops every three months.


March 2024

ACT Social Enterprise Grant

$30,000 grant allowed WSC to create a social media marketing plan and upgrade its website, further building capacity for outreach and engagement. 
May 2024

Hands Across Canberra

Recipient of a $10,000 donation towards our community project aimed at making a difference to some of our most vulnerable people across all areas of the local community.

September 2023

Stronger Communities Programme Grant

Thanks to this $14,000 funding, we were able to obtain the WSC Van and launch the Mobile Shed Project to offer social benefits to our local community.
2023

Women's Participation Grant

WSC launched the Mobile Van Power Tools Women’s Shed, made possible by $18,000 grant funding. This project reduced transport barriers, increased community access, and highlighted the demand for further upscaled services.


November 2020

Hands Across Canberra Grant

Recipient of a $10,000 donation towards our community project aimed at making a difference to some of our most vulnerable people across all areas of the local community.

October 2020

Founding of WSC

The vision of community and creative opportunities for women led to the establishment of Women’s Shed Canberra. Quickly attracting 30 members in less than 30 days.

​Media Reports

Read articles about the Women's Shed Canberra in the media.