The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to support the work of Men’s Sheds in improving the health and wellbeing of men, with further funding to build new spaces or extend and refurbish existing workshops.
Today Labor Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan MP announced the Emu Creek Men’s Shed will receive a grant of $5,846 as part of the Labor Government’s $1 million investment in Men’s Sheds across the State.
Emu Creek Men’s Shed will use this funding to install a concrete outdoor area with a cover and undertake landscaping and minor construction activities to increase the effective working area of the shed.
Announced during Men’s Shed Week, the grants will support men’s sheds to provide a welcoming place where men of all ages can connect, socialise, learn new skills and work on common building projects together.
Men’s sheds groups create practical and engaging spaces which support local communities in many ways, such as running first-aid courses, building picnic tables for local schools and making toys for local childcare groups.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all Victorians in different ways and these grants will give local communities an opportunity to establish a Men’s Shed or undertake refurbishments to create safe, productive and accessible meeting places.
There are currently more than 360 communities with Men’s Sheds throughout Victoria.
The grant program is part of the Labor Government’s $1 million investment in Men’s Sheds. To view the full list of grant recipients visit Men’s Shed Program – DFFH Service Providers
Quote attributable to Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan
“This grant gives Emu Creek Men’s Shed an opportunity to undertake refurbishments that will ensure it is fit for purpose, so a safe, productive and accessible meeting place is available in our local community.”
