From Cartagena to Canberra: cafe opens to support vulnerable women with employment opportunities

Kathryn Lewis
September 9 2020 - 4:30am
Cafe Stepping Stone owners Hannah Costello and Vanessa Brettell
opened a cafe in Holt, after their Colombian venue was forced to close. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Cafe Stepping Stone owners Hannah Costello and Vanessa Brettell opened a cafe in Holt, after their Colombian venue was forced to close. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

When coronavirus forced Vanessa Brettell to close her three-year labour of love, she decided it was time to bring her life-changing Colombian idea back to Canberra.

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Kathryn Lewis

Kathryn Lewis

Canberra Times Journalist

I am a breaking and general news reporter. Contact me with tips or story ideas at kathryn.lewis@canberratimes.com.au

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