Truthtelling

Everywhere we go, we are on someone’s sacred ground.

Our Shed recognises the Aboriginal peoples of the Barkly region.

We listen to the traditional custodians, and pay our respects to the ancestors and Elders of these lands.

We acknowledge the impacts of the colonial past on these lands and communities and we work alongside the challenges, strengths and resilience of Aboriginal people who are guiding us into the future.

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Our Shed

Our Shed was donated to the Tennant Creek community with the vision of being a place where all different people and groups can feel welcome, connect with others, grow ideas and build strengths.

Tennant Creek has many stories, including as a town that has fought hard for change.

Stories that show we have a heart of gold and that we come together for each other, when times are tough, or to celebrate and to make memories. 

We want to grow those stories, and make new ones, at Our Shed.

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What’s happening at Our Shed?

We’re hosting heaps of activities and events at Our Shed. Check out our calendar.

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Projects and collaborations we have on the go…

Bike workshops with Bikes Mwerre

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Coordination of the Tennant Creek Circle Project

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Office and meeting space for Wilya Janta Aboriginal Corporation

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Prayer space for the Muslim Men’s Group

What can you do at Our Shed?

Come use our spaces

Looking for a friendly, neutral space for events, consultations, music performances, meetings, workshops, trainings, big and small projects, spaces for makers, dreamers, leaders, tough conversations, bridge building or peace making? 

Talk with us!

Spaces available for use

  • We have two airconditioned spaces that can be set up in different ways with a range of tables and chairs or more of a loungey feel.

    The larger space can fit up to 40 people

  • A well-lit office space with desk, wifi and use of kitchen and bathroom facilities.

  • Our large Shed area used to be a car yard. It has super high ceilings, big roll a doors you can open up and plenty of seating and tables if needed.

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Workplace

Our Shed has sunny, office space, and meeting rooms that can be collaborative or private.

If you’re looking for a temporary or regular workspace, somewhere to hold a meeting or to do something creative, get in touch.

We have airconditioned spaces with wifi and access to our kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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Collaboration/Share Ideas: 

Collaboration is our vibe and our life-blood.

Organisations and groups from Tennant Creek are using Our Shed spaces to connect with and work alongside each other in new and old ways!

Come and share your collaboration ideas with us and check out our long lists of wants, needs, wish lists, curiosities and community projects collected from people who use and spend time at Our Shed. 

Our spaces are currently used to facilitate youth service provider and community network meetings and Aboriginal Corporations and others with business ideas are using the space to work, meet and plan.

We’ve hosted community meetings and consultations on themes including housing, homelessness, youth matters, access to justice and many more.

We are growing and learning all the time!

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Volunteering

Do you have some spare time or a skill you would like to share with the community?

We have a list of great ideas and some simple and tricky jobs that we’d love your help with.

There is also plenty of space for ideas that haven’t been thought of! We would love to hear from you.