About

A thriving social enterprise built from dedicated community action

VALUES

We are founded on three core values: community, sustainability and conservation

MISSION

To provide a welcoming space for women to connect purposefully through craft

VISION

To be a resilient community built on unconditional giving, where people and resources are equally valued.

Fallon Cottage
2012-2014

Our journey began in early 2012, when our founders Roz Fenson and Jodie Behn were hosting Saturday afternoon group for their daughters friends called “The Craft Nest Project”, unknowingly sewing the seeds of The Nest Community.

Inspired by the power that the shared purpose of craft was having, as it created a community amongst the girls, providing them an outlet to express their concerns and a space to receive support and guidance from one another, the idea of a larger community dedicated to women of all ages began to grow.

By 2014, Roz had met with Rebecca Cason, founder of the Brisbane Brown Owls and together they realised that this dream suited an official association format. Later that year, this idea blossomed into a reality, as “The Nest Community” was officially founded, comprised of our 12 founding members ranging from 12 to 80 years of age.

By the year 2015 and with the support of local MP Tim Mander, they found a house and received a grant to cover their first year of rent, however their work was only just beginning. Working together, Rebecca and Roz facilitated over 100 workshops throughout the year in order to cover the overhead costs, eventually raising over $20,000 through their efforts to
fund our community.

Everton Park
2015-2023

Our journey began in early 2012, when our founders Roz Fenson and Jodie Behn were hosting Saturday afternoon group for their daughters friends called “The Craft Nest Project”, unknowingly sewing the seeds of The Nest Community.

Inspired by the power that the shared purpose of craft was having, as it created a community amongst the girls, providing them an outlet to express their concerns and a space to receive support and guidance from one another, the idea of a larger community dedicated to women of all ages began to grow.

By 2014, Roz had met with Rebecca Cason, founder of the Brisbane Brown Owls and together they realised that this dream suited an official association format. Later that year, this idea blossomed into a reality, as “The Nest Community” was officially founded, comprised of our 12 founding members ranging from 12 to 80 years of age.

By the year 2015 and with the support of local MP Tim Mander, they found a house and received a grant to cover their first year of rent, however their work was only just beginning. Working together, Rebecca and Roz facilitated over 100 workshops throughout the year in order to cover the overhead costs, eventually raising over $20,000 through their efforts to fund our community.

Brendale 2015-2023

We became established in a beautiful, heritage listed Queenslander home in Everton Park and driven by a passionate staff of volunteers, our community flourished as did our social enterprise, The Nest Haberdashery.Despite the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic our haberdashery flourished and we soon outgrew our small 30 sq mtr space. In September 2023, as we near our 10 year anniversary, we relocated and opened The Nest Haberdashery and studio space at The Sheds in Brendale.

Meet our Board

The Nest Community board includes talented women, focused on the strategic growth of our community. Each brings to the
table a diverse range of business and leadership acumen and the skills and capability to advance our core values through our
community programs and social enterprise; The Nest Haberdashery. Most importantly, they are passionate about making a
positive difference by connecting women purposefully through craft.