The Tasmanian Government is supporting the State's important Men's Sheds to continue the work they do to provide a place for connection in the community.
Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing and Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said the State's 71 Men's Sheds are places of learning, sharing and connecting with others, and much more.
"Many of those who are connected to Men's Sheds across Tasmania have found themselves at a shed because someone suggested they drop in and find out what it's all about," Minister Jaensch said.
"Some of those people have since told me that the Men's Shed, and the people they met there, saved their life.
"To help our local sheds play this life-changing role, the Tasmanian Government is providing $175,000 in grants each year for the next two years.
"The grants are to help Men's Sheds replace tools and equipment and to support health and wellbeing programs at the Sheds.
"These grants are expected to open before the end of this month, and I encourage local sheds to get their projects and upgrades in mind and start fine-tuning details for their applications.
"As part of the Tasmanian Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, we have also committed to a $1 million capital investment program to support Shed upgrades."
Minister Jaensch said the Tasmanian Government has been a long-time supporter of Men's Sheds in the community during a visit to Kentish Community Men's Shed.
"We've invested more than $70,000 over the past 10 years into upgrading and improving the Kentish Community Men's Shed because we understand the important role it plays in its local community," Minister Jaensch said.
He said the volunteers and the facilities at all of our Men's Sheds are valuable community assets, providing a safe and supportive environment for men to meet, learn skills and seek support and advice.
