Local women’s organisation Her Cave at Kanwal has celebrated its eighth birthday with a $30,000 grant from the State Government.
Founder Regina Doyle left her job at the RFS due to medical reasons and needed to find other avenues and adventures that would spark her interest and imagination.
“Her Cave originally started at my house, using the craft equipment I already owned,” she said.
“We were constantly on a search for a place to call home for our craft makers.
“In eight years the members have done many things making us a bigger and stronger organisation.
“From the humble beginnings of an old wardrobe to store our supplies and second-hand containers we have progressed to new fitted shelving and craft storage with easy access for our members.
“Our members share their skills of arts, textiles, crafts and new techniques with each other and we hold regular craft sessions.
“We also donate items locally to nursing homes, Wyong Hospital including the Cancer unit, Hanly Moir pathology at Toukley, Care for the Coast, Jenna’s Page and SoCares at Charmhaven.”
Doyle said craft supplies and equipment were also donated around NSW to fire and drought affected people.
Member for Wyong David Harris attended the birthday celebration.
“Her Cave is a not-for-profit organisation focusing on health and wellbeing for women across the Central Coast,” he said.
“It’s important to create a safe space for women to come together and feel safe with a sense of community.
“I presented Her Cave with a $30,000 cheque from the Local Small Commitments Allocation Program to support with appropriate shelving, craft supplies, equipment and disability chairs.”