Christmas has come early for the Box Hill Men’s Shed with funding from the Albanese Government to continue to support the health and wellbeing of men in our community.

The Box Hill Men’s Shed will receive $7,250 towards new power tools and workspaces as well as upgraded First Aid Equipment.   

There are more than 1,200 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.

This follows the Albanese Government’s additional $6 million (2024–25 Budget) investment for the Men’s Shed movement.

The sheds offer a vital outlet, with almost half of Australian men feeling lonely, linking to poorer physical and mental health, and cognitive decline and risk of dementia in older adults.

The sheds are offering a vital outlet, with almost half of Australian men feeling lonely. Loneliness is linked to poorer physical and mental health, and cognitive decline and risk of dementia in older adults.

The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) will open applications for Round 29 of the NSDP on 14 January 2025.

Further grants are also available to replace or install defibrillators. For more information visit www.mensshed.org/development-grants.

Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:

“The Box Hill Men’s Shed provides an important space for men and boys to find mateship and social support to help them stay mentally and physically healthy.

“The Albanese Government has provided grant funding so the shed can continue the important work of highlighting men’s health issues.

“No two sheds are the same, which makes them great places for local men to gather, talk, share skills, learn new ones and ease the burden of isolation and loneliness.”

Quotes attributable to Lisa Darmanin, Senator for Victoria:  

“I’m excited to share that the Box Hill Men’s Shed has received funding from the Albanese Government to invest in new power tools, upgrade their workspace, and improve their First Aid capabilities.

“Men’s Sheds play a crucial role in fostering community spirit, providing a space for connection, and supporting men’s well-being. The Box Hill Men’s Shed is a shining example of this, and I’m proud to see their hard work recognised and supported.”

Thursday, 23 January 2025

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