Kincumber Men’s Shed and St Joseph’s Workshop at West Gosford have received funding from the Federal Labor Government to continue supporting the health and wellbeing of men in the community.
Kincumber Men’s Shed will receive $9,164 towards shed maintenance and equipment while St Joseph’s Workshop will receive $4,939 towards equipment.
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said Men’s Sheds plays a valuable role in improving health and wellbeing for men.
“But most importantly they play a part in countering the isolation which some men in our community experience,” he said.
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:
“Men’s Sheds are helping men and boys find mateship and social support to help them stay mentally and physically healthy.
“These grants are going towards some fantastic projects that will enable Men’s Sheds around the country continue to provide a supportive place where men can focus on their health and wellbeing.
Health Minister Mark Butler said the sheds are helping men and boys find mateship and social support to help them stay mentally and physically healthy.
“These grants are going towards some fantastic projects that will enable Men’s Sheds around the country continue to provide a supportive place where men can focus on their health and wellbeing,” he said.
There are approximately 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.
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) will open applications for Round 27 of the NSDP on January 15.
Sheds will be able to submit general applications until February 23 and applications for defibrillators until March 22.
For more information about the Australian Men’s Shed Association visit https://mensshed.org/nsdp/supporting-docs-faqs/