Christmas has come early for Men's Sheds across the country with the Albanese Government supporting 89 sheds with a share in more than $500,000 to continue to support the health and wellbeing of their communities.
The grants of up to $10,000 each will help sheds improve their facilities, buy tools and equipment, coordinate health-related training, and host events with a focus on men's health issues.
An additional 40 Sheds will receive more than $82,000 for life saving defibrillator units.
There are around 1,300 Men's Sheds across Australia offering thousands of men of all ages a safe place to meet, socialise, connect and engage in meaningful community work.
Examples of grant recipients in Round 26 of the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP) include:
- Wodonga Men's Shed (VIC) to organise dementia awareness sessions for sheds within the Murray Hume region.
- Red Cliffs Men's Shed (VIC) for healthy cooking classes.
- South Arm Peninsula Men's Shed (TAS) to purchase a range of new tools for shed activities.
- Darwin Men's Shed (NT) to host health and practical workshops.
- Gidgegannup Men's Shed (WA) for connection of water to their shed.
- Melville Community Men's Shed (WA) for yoga classes for their members.
- Trangie Men's Shed (NSW) to purchase a new computer and printer.
- Kilkivan Veterans and Community Men's Shed (QLD) for CPR refresher training course for their members.
The Australian Men's Shed Association (AMSA) will open applications for Round 27 of the NSDP on 15 January 2024.
Sheds will be able to submit general applications until 23 February 2024, and applications for defibrillators until 22 March 2024.
