New Grants Build on the Work at 58 Men’s Sheds
More than fifty Men’s Sheds across Australia will receive funding from the Australian Government to upgrade their facilities or buy new equipment and tools, in the latest round of grants announced on 31 October.
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31 October 2012
More than fifty Men’s Sheds across Australia will receive funding from the Australian Government to upgrade their facilities or buy new equipment and tools, in the latest round of grants announced today by Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon.
“Men’s Sheds offer more than just a place for blokes to catch up and work on the tools – in many parts of country Australia they give men a lifeline to a network of mates and support,” Mr Snowdon said.
“In this round of funding we looked at giving priority to towns and regions with higher than average rates of unemployment – we know men in these areas are more likely to suffer from isolation.”
“We provide the money for the bricks and tools, but it’s the men and their camaraderie that make these sheds work,” Mr Snowdon said.
58 Men’s Sheds from across the country will share in $125,000 worth of funding to assist with purchasing tools for woodwork, including saws, drills and safety equipment, as well as providing money for upgrades to facilities.
Under its National Male Health Policy, the Federal Government funds the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) to run the Shed Development Program, which includes $250,000 a year over three years, in direct assistance to Men’s Sheds, plus $125,000 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander shed activities.
Mr Snowdon said that Round 5 of the grants program is opening for applications. Men’s Sheds groups can find details on the Australian Men's Sheds Association website.
The following table lists the latest successful applications for Men’s Sheds.
For more information, contact the minister’s office on 02 6277 7820
Successful Grant Recipients
Australian Government Shed Development Program
Round 4
Tools and Equipment – Category 1
Successful Shed | Grant amount | State | Funding to assist with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Our Garazi' Ridleyton (5008) | $2,300 | SA | Purchase of wooden planters, water irrigations system and garden equipment |
| One Miler Men's Shed | $2,000 | QLD | Purchase of a number of power tools |
| Dandenong Men's Shed | $1,945 | VIC | Purchase of power equipment for woodworking |
| Nambucca Valley Community Men's Shed | $1,200 | NSW | Purchase of a compound saw and electrical equipment |
| Pines Community Men's Shed | $2,500 | VIC | Undertake tag and testing accreditation and purchase of equipment that will reduce the shed electrical costs |
| Kellerberrin Community Men's Shed Inc | $2,000 | WA | Purchase of an air compressor, spray gun and hose reel |
| Balranald Men's Shed | $2,000 | NSW | Purchase a number of woodworking tools and equipment |
| Henty & District Men's Shed Inc | $1,000 | NSW | Purchase of a wheel barrow, dust collector and air compressor |
| Port Cygnet Men's Shed | $2,000 | TAS | Purchase of a tablesaw, drill press and wood lathe |
| Port Lincoln Men's Shed | $1,500 | SA | Purchase of a cabinet saw bench, dust extractor and a chuck for the wood lathe |
| Burrum District Community Men's Shed | $2,000 | QLD | Purchase of a drill press, mitre saw, compressor, air hose and router |
| Woodgate Men's Shed | $1,800 | QLD | Purchase of a dust extractor and wood working tools and equipment |
| Murrurundi Community Men's Shed | $2,300 | NSW | Purchase of a drill press, scroll saw and a compound mitre saw |
| Harrington Men's Shed | $1,800 | NSW | Purchase of woodworking tools and equipment |
| Campbell Town & District Men's Shed Inc | $560 | TAS | Purchase of two driver drills |
| Community Men's Shed Oatlands | $2,550 | TAS | Purchase of a panel saw |
| Nyah Men's Shed | $2,000 | VIC | Purchase of a dust extraction unit and wood working equipment |
| Inverell Men's Shed | $2,500 | NSW | Purchase of metal work equipment |
| Kondinin Men's Shed | $850 | WA | Purchase of a woodwork machine for the restoration of furniture |
| Men's Shed @ Work | $3,700 | NSW | Purchase a number of tools and equipment including safety equipment |
| Gilgandra Men's Shed | $2,000 | NSW | Purchase of a 20” thicknesser for wood work projects |
| Deception Bay Men's Shed | $1,000 | QLD | Purchase of woodwork equipment |
| Subtotal: | $41,505 |  | |
Building Maintenance and Development - Category 2
Successful Shed | Grant amount | State | Funding to assist with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Our Garazi' Ridleyton (5008) | $650 | SA | Electrical work to premises |
| Millicent Men's Shed | $6,000 | SA | Installation of services and fit out equipment such as workbenches |
| Wynyard Community Men's Shed | $1,000 | TAS | Installation of a verandah roller door, framing and cladding that will provide additional space and weatherproof the outdoor area |
| Forrest & District Men's Shed | $2,100 | VIC | Electrical upgrade to ensure member safety |
| Quaama Men's Shed | $3,000 | NSW | Installation of a disabled toilet with on-site septic system |
| Culcairn Men's Shed | $1,900 | NSW | Electrical upgrade and the installation of fencing to meet State Rail requirements |
| Central Highlands Community Men's Shed Inc | $3,000 | TAS | Establish an outdoor seating and storage area and build hand rails for |
| Derwent Valley Community Shed | $1,500 | TAS | Repairs to external walls and replace the windows |
| Barcaldine Men's Shed | $2,000 | QLD | Electrical upgrade |
| St George Community Men's Shed Inc | $3,000 | QLD | Electrical upgrade |
| Dumbleyung and District Men's Shed | $3,000 | WA | Electrical upgrade |
| Grawin-Glengarry-Sheepyard Opal Fields Men's Shed | $3,000 | NSW | Purchase of a shipping container for weatherproof storage of tools and equipment |
| Lake Cargelligo & District Men's Shed | $1,800 | NSW | Improvements to facility including the installation of a modular kitchen and hot water system |
| Warren Men's Shed | $1,000 | NSW | Repairs and maintenance to building |
| Tilligerry Men's Shed | $2,800 | NSW | Connection to power, water, sewerage and stormwater to the shed |
| Junee Men's Shed | $3,000 | NSW | Installation of safe electrical infrastructure |
| Avoca Men's Shed | $2,500 | VIC | Concreting for footings for outdoor area and materials for new outdoor space |
| Mortlake Men's Shed | $3,000 | VIC | Connection to power and sewerage and upgrade to electrical switchboard |
| Subtotal: | $44,250 | | |
Shed Activities and Programs - Category 3
Successful Shed | Grant amount | State | Funding to assist with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'The Workshop' | $910 | TAS | Purchase a gazebo, BBQ and gas bottle which will enable fundraising through local markets |
| Toogoolawah Men's Shed | $1,500 | QLD | Purchase of catering equipment for fundraising BBQ, accessories, a banner and t-shirts |
| Devonport Men's Shed | $1,500 | TAS | Purchase of a BBQ and tools, gas cylinder, esky for fundraising activities, a self-inking stamp and t-shirts |
| Dorrigo Men's Shed | $1,500 | NSW | Purchase of a banner for fundraising activities and the fund a proposed mentor training program to attract new members |
| Rotary Airlie Beach Men's Shed | $3,000 | QLD | Purchase of promotional materials and clothing and also a computer and printer |
| Batemans Bay Men's Shed | $600 | NSW | Purchase of a cultivator tiller to reduce the physical effort and increase gardening activity and production |
| Deniliquin Menshed Inc | $2,960 | NSW | Have a logo designed for the Shed for promotional purposes and the purchase of work wear and member shirts |
| Rosedale Men's Shed | $2,000 | VIC | Purchase of items that will assist with promotion of the shed, bus hire to events and enrollment in a computer course |
| Gill Maminda (Goulburn) | $893 | NSW | Purchase of a BBQ, hats and shirts with shed logo |
| Corryong Community Men's Shed Inc | $3,000 | VIC | Purchase uniforms |
| Wangaratta District Men's Shed Inc | $1,250 | VIC | Purchase polo shirts with logo |
| Cardwell Men's Shed | $2,500 | QLD | Purchase a BBQ and tools |
| Charters Towers Regional Men's Shed | $1,000 | QLD | Attendance to a health and safety seminar and also purchase shirts and caps |
| Tully & District Men's Shed | $4,000 | QLD | Purchase a BBQ, marquee, catering equipment and promotional items |
| Spring Bay Maritime & Discovery Centre Recovery & Restoration Shed | $4,780 | TAS | Purchase materials to build a boat trailer for community events and fundraising initiatives |
| Yarra Men's Shed | $3,000 | VIC | Purchase a gazebo, BBQ, tables and chairs and promotional materials |
| Boort Men's Shed | $750 | VIC | Development of a wall calendar for fundraising, marketing and promotional purposes |
| Woodburn Evans Head RSL Sub Branch | $1,500 | NSW | Purchase of a computer and printer for production of newsletter and also a gazebo and catering equipment |
| House of Hope Men's Shed | $2,000 | NSW | Purchase of a BBQ and promotional flyers and t-shirts |
| Avoca Men's Shed | $600 | VIC | Purchase of shirts with logo and member’s name |
| Subtotal: | $39,243 | | |
| Grand Total: | $124,998 | | |
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