Crafted Culture Café relocates to bigger Melbourne venue – BeanScene

SisterWorks has relocated its Crafted Culture Café to Melbourne’s Carlton North, a move that will enable the not-for-profit enterprise to support more women than ever before through inclusive employment and training opportunities.

SisterWorks is dedicated to providing women from refugee, migrant, and asylum-seeker backgrounds with the support to continue their journeys to economic independence.

While the Carlton North cafe is open and operating, 19 June will mark the official launch of the new site and celebrate the new chapter in the business.

Head of Social Enterprise at SisterWorks, Nhi Tran, says the larger space will help the enterprise continue to pursue its mission.

“The success of our original Crafted Culture in Richmond showed us the power of community and purpose coming together,” Nhi says.

“We saw women grow in confidence, develop real hospitality skills, and take meaningful steps towards financial independence. With our new space in Carlton North, we can now scale that impact, welcoming more Sisters into employment and training pathways.”

Tang, Barista and Supervisor at Crafted Culture, has graduated from the organisation’s hospitality program and been part of the team for almost three years.

A key part of her role is helping train new people in the program. She says enterprises like Crafted Culture are about far more than simply serving coffee.

“Crafted Culture helps migrants get real work experience and build confidence,” Tang says.

“It’s a place where everyone is welcome and supported. I love the friendly atmosphere and seeing people grow. It’s more than just a job, it’s about making a difference and helping others find their path.”

SisterWorks says its new venue will now include a private events space to further strengthen connections in the community, and the expanded catering capacity will provide further training and work opportunities.

It also says that for every $1 invested into the program, there is a $4.30 return in social and economic value.