Womenspace

What Womenspace does

Womenspace, legally Women's Space Association Inc, is an independent not-for-profit women's community organization founded in 1997 in Queensland, Australia and domiciled at 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate, QLD 4017. It is run entirely by volunteers under a Management Committee and serves women of all ages, cultures, skills, and backgrounds in the Sandgate and broader 4017 postal area, with the stated mission of providing a safe and supportive space for women to connect, share stories, learn, create, and reflect. The organization has no external affiliations and was historically supported by the Presentations Sisters, the Sisters of Mercy, and the Jani Haenke Charitable Trust.

Womenspace delivers its services through a single physical venue accommodating 30-35 guests, configured variously for lectures, workshops, discussion circles, and dining, with a full kitchen, private garden, and accessibility features. Its core offerings are a recurring program of community activities (Cuppa & Chat, Create & Chat, Soup Circle, Garden Club, two Book Clubs, Writers Workshop, and Chair Groove movement classes), periodic special workshops and events, and venue hire to external groups. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization uses a Squarespace-hosted website for information and event listings, and all engagement is in-person.

The revenue model comprises three streams: annual individual ($30) and business ($60) memberships that confer discounts on venue hire and ticketed events; pay-as-you-go venue hire ($25/hour for members, $100 for the first two hours for non-members, plus a $30 refundable cleaning bond); and small workshop fees (e.g., $5/session for Writers Workshop, $5 for Art Collective events, $50 for the 4-week Chair Groove program). The go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, member referrals, and the event cadence itself as the primary acquisition channel. The volunteer-driven cost base and lack of commercial revenue disclosure indicate a small-scale, mission-driven operating model rather than a growth-oriented business.

Name

Womenspace

Legal name

Women's Space Association Inc

Website

https://womenspace.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Womenspace (Women's Space Association Inc) is a volunteer-run, independent not-for-profit founded in 1997 in Sandgate, Queensland, serving local women with a single venue for recurring community programs, workshops, and space hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Community Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• Community venue hire
• Women's community programs
• Workshops and classes
• Non-profit membership organization
• Event space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandgate

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide recurring revenue. Individual membership is $30/year (or $56 for 2 years) and business membership is $60/year (or $110 for 2 years). Membership year runs from November 1 to October 30. Members receive discounts for venue hire, ticketed workshops, and special events.
2. Venue Hire: Revenue generated from renting out the venue space for workshops, seminars, meetings, and intimate gatherings. Members pay $25/hour, $75/half day, or $150/full day. Non-members pay $100 for the first 2 hours, then $25/hour for additional time. A $30 refundable cleaning bond is also collected.
3. Workshop and Event Fees: Fees collected for various workshops and classes including Chair Groove ($50 for 4-week program), Writers Workshop ($5/session or $30 for 7 sessions), and Art Collective events ($5 per person). Some events offer discounted pricing for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Womenspace is a volunteer-run, independent not-for-profit women's organization that operates a single physical community venue in Sandgate, QLD. It sells annual memberships (individual and business tiers), rents its venue space (capacity 30-35) for workshops, seminars, and gatherings, and runs a recurring calendar of community programs including social gatherings, book clubs, writing workshops, movement classes, and craft sessions targeted at women seeking connection and personal development.

Product overview

Womenspace is a not-for-profit women's community organization offering a single venue-based service model. The organization provides venue hire for workshops, seminars, and gatherings (accommodating 30-35 guests with various room configurations), alongside a structured program of regular activities including Cuppa & Chat, Create & Chat, Soup Circle, Garden Club, Book Clubs (morning and evening), Chair Groove movement classes, and Writers Workshop. The organization operates a two-tier membership system (Individual at $30/year and Business at $60/year) that provides access to activities and venue hire discounts. Special events and workshops are offered periodically throughout the year. All services are delivered at the Womenspace venue located in Sandgate, QLD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual membership for individual women providing access to Womenspace activities, events, and venue hire discounts. Priced at $30/year or $56 for 2 years. The membership year runs from November 1 to October 30. Members receive discounts for venue hire, ticketed workshops, and special events.
• Business Membership Annual membership for businesses or organizations providing access to Womenspace activities, events, and venue hire discounts. Priced at $60/year or $110 for 2 years.
• Venue/Hall Hire Rental of the Womenspace venue at 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate, suitable for workshops, seminars, performances, meetings, and intimate gatherings. The venue accommodates 30-35 guests with multiple configuration options, a full kitchen, private garden with marquee, two toilets (one with shower and wheelchair accessible), and air-conditioning. Members pay $25/hour, $75/half day, or $150/full day; non-members pay $100 for the first 2 hours then $25/hour. A $30 refundable cleaning bond and $10 million public liability insurance certificate are required.
• Cuppa & Chat Weekly social gatherings for women to meet, share stories, and connect over morning tea/coffee. Sessions held weekly on Wednesdays with facilitators.
• Create & Chat Weekly art and craft sessions held on Fridays where participants bring their own projects (painting, sewing, knitting, drawing) and socialize. New activities introduced monthly.
• Monday Soup Circle Weekly community meal gathering on Mondays featuring shared soup and conversations, ranging from local topics to broader discussions.
• Friday Garden Club Monthly gardening sessions on the first Friday of each month, led by facilitator Rhyll, for hands-on garden activities at the Womenspace venue.
• Friday Morning Book Club Monthly book club meeting on the last Friday of the month, facilitated by Kaye and Rhyll, where members discuss books and swap reading recommendations.
• Tuesday Evening Book Club Monthly evening book club led by Linda Coster, creating a reading list for the year and welcoming newcomers.
• Chair Groove 4-week movement and exercise program led by Helen Suchting of Spirited Movement, combining gentle chair-based exercises with social connection. Priced at $50 for the 4-week program. Spaces limited, booking required.
• The Writers Workshop 7-week writing workshop series based on Natalie Goldberg's free-writing methodology, prioritizing the writing process over perfection. Priced at $5 per session or $30 for all seven sessions.
• Sacred Feminine Essence Co-Creation Special workshop facilitated by Heather Price and Joanne Ross teaching participants to create energy essences using sacred waters and crystals.
• Art Collective Christmas Workshop Seasonal art workshop hosted by the Womenspace Art Collective, offering casual entry at $5 per person. Walk-in welcome.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Multicultural Women's Organisation Australia: An Australian women's community organization delivering programs, events, and support services for women from diverse backgrounds. Directly comparable to Womenspace's community-led, volunteer-driven model serving women through in-person gatherings, workshops, and member-based activities.
• Women's Centre for Health Matters: A Canberra-based not-for-profit women's organization providing community space, programs, and advocacy for women. Comparable to Womenspace as a volunteer-supported women-focused community organization offering workshops, gatherings, and member services in a defined regional geography.
• Country Women's Association of NSW: A long-established Australian women's community organization with local branches providing social connection, craft activities, and community support. Operates on a volunteer and membership model similar to Womenspace, with comparable activities (book clubs, craft groups, social gatherings) targeting women seeking community engagement.

Emerging players

• Redfern Women's Centre: A Sydney-based not-for-profit women's community centre providing drop-in space, programs, and support services for women. Comparable to Womenspace as a physical venue-based women's community organization, though focused more on welfare support and serving different demographic needs.

Regional players

• The Women's Centre Tasmania: A Tasmanian women's organization providing community space, workshops, and events for women. Operates a similar community venue + programming model to Womenspace but in a different Australian state, serving as a regional rather than direct competitor.
• Brisbane Women's Club: A long-standing Brisbane-based women's social organization offering meeting space, events, and community programs. Operates in the same broader Queensland geography as Womenspace with a similar membership-driven model focused on women's social connection and activities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenspaceAust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womenspace

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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