Everyone is equal under one roof.

We’re a not‑for‑profit charity that supports current and former ADF members, emergency services personnel, and their families. We’re part of the growing Defence and Emergency Services Sheds movement, inspired by the Men’s Shed model.

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Two men working together on a green metal bench, one kneeling and the other bending over, both wearing safety glasses. A large cardboard box, a black tool case, and other objects are on a table nearby, in a well-lit room with vertical beige paneling.

Activities

Metal Work

A man wearing a blue face shield and brown jacket is laser cutting a metal piece.

Wood Work

Close-up of a white beehive with bees flying around and crawling on it, situated on a wooden base outdoors.

Bee Keeping

Close-up of a beige 3D-printed turtle shell and a smaller turtle shape on a wooden surface, with a blurred background featuring a blue object and a yellow item.

3D Printing

Overhead view of multiple coffee mugs filled with coffee, showing various colors including blue, yellow, white, red, and black on a dark surface.

Coffee catch up

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Monthly Dinners

Upcoming

Events

Weekly Socials & Workshops

  • Coffee Catch Up: The best way to start the day. If you’re thinking about joining, this is the perfect time to drop in, have a yarn, and see what we’re about before signing up.

  • Monday Night Metal: Our dedicated fabrication sessions. Once inducted, members can use this time for welding or metal cutting.

  • Shed Groups: Members meet throughout the week for Bee Keeping, 3D Printing, and Woodworking. Check the specific time slots to see when the workshop is active for your interest area.

What we’re up to

  • A teddy bear dressed in Australian military camouflage uniform with a camouflage cap and Australian flag patch on the sleeve.

  • An elderly man with short gray hair wearing a black polo shirt working on a project at a workbench inside a workshop. The background shows a window with some sunlight coming through.

  • Black metal sheet with a cut-out design of a skull wearing a crown, surrounded by rays of light, with the words "The Army Australian" underneath.

  • Close-up of industrial equipment with metallic components, hoses, and a black and green control box mounted on a metal frame.

  • Partially assembled metal frame structure in a bright room with white walls and ceiling, some tools and wires on the floor.

  • Three people working together to install or repair an electrical cabinet. One person is standing on a platform with a cordless drill, another is pointing inside the cabinet, and the third person is observing.

  • A person operating a green compact excavator on a dirt surface in a backyard with a large leafy tree and a brick building in the background.

  • Two men are installing a metal fence during daylight with greenery in the background; one man is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and the other a cap, both in casual work attire.

  • A man bending down wearing a black cap, sunglasses, a green shirt, and gloves, working outdoors among dry grass and rusty metal debris.

  • A person lying on the ground underneath a structure, possibly installing or repairing it, with tools and equipment nearby. The individual is wearing a camouflage shirt and beige boots, with a young person in a blue jacket and a helmet assisting.

  • Person welding metal with a welding helmet decorated with stickers. Sparks are flying as the welder works on a metal piece.

  • A workshop with workstations separated by red and green welding curtains, tools, equipment, and workbenches.

  • Large metallic machine or vessel on a blue wheeled platform with a window and building interior in the background.

  • A man welding metal pipes in a workshop, wearing safety glasses, yellow ear protection, and a plaid shirt, with sparks flying from the welding process.

  • A person working with a machine, wearing a blue helmet with a face shield and a work jacket, holding a wooden object.

  • Stack of wooden pallets with metal grid braces on a dirt ground in an open outdoor area, with grass, a tree, and a building in the background.

  • A man and two children working together on a project inside a store or workshop. The man is wearing a cap and glasses on his hat, holding a bottle of water and examining something on the shelf. One child is sitting on the floor, reaching up towards the shelf, while the other child is lying down, wearing a neon yellow jacket.

  • Young trees planted in freshly turned soil in a sunny backyard with grass, other trees, and a house in the background.

  • Close-up of three large, weathered terracotta plant pots with green grass and small plants growing inside, set on lush green grass beside a blue chain-link fence, with a garden and shrubbery in the background.

  • A wide outdoor balcony with wooden flooring, black railing, several chairs, a grill, and green trees in the background.

  • Close-up of a 3D printer on a wooden table, with electronics and wiring visible, in a room with chairs and minimal decor.

  • A black, dog-shaped figurine made of layered material, sitting on a wooden surface with purple and orange objects in the blurry background.

  • Close-up of a chessboard with metallic silver chess pieces in the front and black and white pieces arranged in the background, with a black background.

  • A lush green lawn with several trees and bushes under bright sunlight, with some tree branches in the foreground and a fence in the background.

  • Close-up of a white bee box with several bees around its entrance.

  • Close-up of a honeybee on a yellow flower, with a blurred green background.

  • A jar of honey with a yellow lid among other honey jars on a display shelf. The label indicates it is pure local honey, priced at $8, and made in Wagga, Australia, from 100% Australian ingredients.

  • Close-up of a honeycomb with beeswax pattern on a wooden surface.

  • Close-up of a wooden sign with property information, engraved with 'PROPERTY OF DEFENCE SHED WAGGA WAGGA', and a logo or emblem embossed on the surface.

  • Field of yellow and orange flowers with green grass and trees in the background on a bright day.

  • A man with curly brown hair and green eyes smiling, wearing sunglasses on his head, a black t-shirt with a logo that says 'STIEBEL ELTRON', holding a small object in his hands in front of a white wall background.

  • Modern two-story building with metal siding, large windows, and outdoor seating area surrounded by a black railing, featuring a sign indicating it is a Darken Street facility with trees in the background.

  • A black sign with white text mounted on a gray metal wall. The sign reads: 'These buildings, designed specifically for the Defence Shed members, are mainly funded under the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Wellbeing Grants One-Off Program.'

Make a Donation

We’re a local shed built by locals, for locals. If you choose to donate, you’re helping us provide a safe, welcoming place for veterans to share skills, stories, and support. Every dollar stays right here in Wagga Wagga.

Help us keep the doors open, the tools running, and the kettle boiling.

3% Cover the Fee

While Defence Shed is a proud Not-For-Profit organization supporting our veteran and first responder community, please note that donations are not currently tax-deductible.

Two men working outdoors with a metal fence, one wearing a wide-brimmed hat and the other wearing a baseball cap, in a wooded area.

Contact us Online

Whether you're looking for a place to connect, a new project to tackle, or just a quiet chat over a cuppa in a veteran friendly space, reach out today.

Or Drop by

Mondays & Thursdays: 10am-2pm


19 Morshead Street Ashmont , on the grounds of the Pro Patria Centre.

 

Not Just a shed.