Gundaroo Men’s Shed Upgrade

The Gundaroo Men’s Shed is about to sport some changes thanks to a $76,500 funding boost as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program.

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said that the funding will enable the Gundaroo Men’s Shed to install a kitchen, a corrugated steel roof, dust extraction unit, and front awning, as well as lighting upgrades.

The Gundaroo Men’s Shed is a member of the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA), the national service provider servicing more than 1200 Men’s Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male-based community development organisations.

AMSA was established in 2007 by a collection of Australian independent community-based Men’s Sheds to represent, support and promote the Men’s Shed movement. It was founded on the principle of sharing information between sheds and those communities wishing to establish and operate a Men’s Shed. It acts as a central hub for information exchange.

Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said $1.62 million was being allocated statewide for improvements to men’s sheds.

“Men’s sheds are places where men can hang out with mates, learn to build things, pass on skills, and give back to their local community,” Mr Anderson said.

“A study by Beyond Blue found men’s shed members can even fare better on physical functioning, general health, vitality and mental health.”

Australian Men's Shed Association NSW president John Sharples said the upgrade projects would empower men and create renewed interest.

“We have 377 sheds in NSW with about 20,000 members and this stimulus funding will make a big difference,” Mr Sharples said.

“By improving infrastructure and making workplaces better and safer, we will be able to create a supportive environment that provides opportunities for members to contribute to their men’s shed and the wider community.

You can find out more about the Gundaroo Men’s Shed by clicking on this link: Gundaroo Men’s Shed | Gundaroo

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