Carly

As the woman behind She Builds Homes, Dewey has been creating functional homes for Canberra families since 2019.

It’s a business, but it’s also a passion project for the mum of three.

For her, it’s not just about putting up four walls and a roof and calling it a day. It’s about creating sanctuaries in the middle of suburbia.

She has been in the construction industry for a decade. In that time Dewey has not only been building houses, but also demolishing gender norms in what is very much a male-dominated industry.

In 2025 Carly was appointed to the Build Like A Girl board as a non-executive director, and will help our mission in engaging and retaining more women in construction just like her.

Enact Real Change

Build Like A Girl is a not-for-profit organisation that develops collaborative pre-apprenticeship and entry level programs, helping participants to find employment in a fulltime apprenticeship or trainee skilled role, as well as offering an inclusive and welcoming space for all women in trades.

We will then continue mentoring, coaching, case management, networking and support for every individual.

Our team will identify women in need of employment, support them through pre-apprenticeship training, resilience training and accredited Certificate III trade skills to grow confidence and understanding of trade opportunities. It will then assist them to access jobs with employer partners and enter employment with ongoing mentoring and a wide range of support.

We need women like you.