About

About Tradie Lady Club

Tradie Lady Club (TLC) was created to break barriers and celebrate women in construction and trades. Founded in 2018 by Stefanie Apostolidis (Melbourne Chippy Chick), TLC has grown into a thriving community of 2,000+ members and a combined social media following of over 160,000. Every day, TLC proves that trades are not just for men.

TLC exists to empower, inspire, and support women at every stage of their journey — from those just starting apprenticeships to fully qualified tradeswomen and business owners. The club connects women through social media, networking events, and mentorship, providing a safe space to share experiences, seek advice, and celebrate wins both big and small.

One of the most valuable parts of TLC is our private Facebook group, where tradeswomen can openly discuss challenges, share knowledge, and ask questions that only other women in trades truly understand — all without judgement. It’s a supportive, empowering space built on trust, respect, and solidarity.

We are proud to be backed by industry-leading sponsors, past and present, including:

Bowens

Sydney Tools

Hard Yakka

DeWalt

Safestyle Eyewear

Vogue Dental

The #TradieLadyClub hashtag created by our community, is now used worldwide and has become one of the best ways to discover and connect with tradeswomen on Instagram. It continues to grow as a global hub of inspiration, showcasing the skills, achievements, and stories of women in the trade industry.

📧 ask@tradieladyhire.com.au
📲 Instagram: @melbournechippychick | @tlcbymcc | @tradieladyhire
🎥 TikTok: @melbournechippychick | @tradieladyhire

About the Founder

Stefanie Apostolidis, known online as Melbourne Chippy Chick, is a qualified carpenter, site manager, and passionate advocate for women in trades. Having worked in her family’s building company and now preparing for her builder’s license, Stefanie has lived firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with being a woman in construction.

In 2018, she started her Instagram to connect with other like-minded women and quickly discovered there was a whole community of tradie ladies looking for connection and support. This led to the creation of Tradie Lady Club, which has since grown into one of Australia’s leading networks for women in trades.

Stefanie has been recognised across the industry, partnering with major sponsors and using her platform to inspire women to pursue apprenticeships and careers in construction. Her mission is clear: to create equal opportunities, break stereotypes, and prove that women belong in every corner of the trade industry.