Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men's Sheds Share in New Funding
Twenty-six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men’s Sheds and groups, located in every mainland state and the Northern Territory, have won grants for their local community activities in a special $125,000 round funded by the Australian Government.
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6 November 2012
Twenty-six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men’s Sheds and groups, located in every mainland state and the Northern Territory, have won grants for their local community activities in a special $125,000 round funded by the Australian Government.
“These grants will help the great work of the sheds, particularly in remote communities where few jobs or activities may be available for some men,” Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon said today.
“Men’s Sheds and men’s groups provide a safe, friendly and inclusive environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males can connect with their elders and work on traditional and cultural activities.
“They are a place where men can work at their own pace, in their own time and, importantly, in the company of other males. This helps build friendship and social support networks for local men, including those who are older and disadvantaged.
“It is well known that social support can go a long way to improving general health and wellbeing for all men, and particularly for Indigenous men.
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men generally have poorer health outcomes compared to the wider male population, and their life-expectancy is around 11.5 years less than other Australian men.
“So I am pleased to announce this funding support which will make a difference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men’s Sheds and groups,” he said.
The 26 grants announced by Mr Snowdon today will help the recipient groups with new buildings and maintenance, tools and local shed activities.
Under its National Male Health Policy, the Government has funded Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) to run and support the Shed Development Program..
Activities supported in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Round include:
- Funding to a shed to purchase materials for an art program that will include traditional wood carving and leather projects and a new emu egg carving project. The remote community uses the shed as an entry point for Aboriginal men who live remotely and struggle with high levels of social, emotional, economic and physical disadvantage. It provides a safe place for them to yarn and work on cultural activities.
- Funding to create a separate workshop area in a disused powerhouse building, to reduce noise and create a space for other activities like medical checks. The disused powerhouse building is a gathering place for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to learn new skills in a safe and supportive environment.
- Funding to promote a Connecting to Country project in an isolated Indigenous community. The men’s group there provides 10-day, out-of-town youth camps that focus on the connection to their elders and culture with bush walks, bush tucker and yarning.
The following table lists the successful applications for the Indigenous Men’s Sheds Funding Round.
For more information contact the minister’s office on 02 6277 7820
Successful Grant Recipients
Australian Government Shed Development Program Indigenous round
Tools and Equipment – Category 1
Successful Shed | Grant amount | State | Funding to assist with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagun United Men's Group | $3,700 | NSW | Purchase of a compressor and hand and power tools |
| Jerrinja Community Men's Shed | $2,450 | NSW | Purchase of a compound saw, table saw, belt sander and a number of hand and power tools |
| Jubullum Village Workshop | $2,900 | NSW | Purchase of garden tools and equipment and also a number of hand and power tools |
| Lake / Murrin Aboriginal Men's Group | $1,000 | NSW | Purchase of camping equipment for reconnecting overnight camps to pass on stories and experiences of Aboriginal Elders and the younger generation |
| Walan Budhang-Gibir Cultural Camps | $2,000 | NSW | Purchase of a drill press, wood lathe, welder, work bench, shelving and a number of hand and power tools |
| ACES Blokes | $1,040 | VIC | Purchase of a BBQ, steel fire pit, first aid kit, OH&S equipment and a number of hand and power tools |
| Gungarde's Men Shed | $3,500 | QLD | Purchase of a number of hand and power tools |
| Wujal Wujal Men's Group | $2,000 | QLD | Purchase of garden tools and a number of hand and power tools |
| Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) Men's Group | $3,500 | WA | Purchase of a number of hand and power tools and consumables e.g. nails, paint and canvasses |
| Djarindjin Men's Group | $3,500 | WA | Purchase of a number of hand and power tools and consumables e.g. nails, paint and canvasses |
| Wowun Marnu Men Talking | $3,500 | WA | Purchase of equipment, a workbench, OH&S equipment and also hand and power tools |
| Kupa Piti Mamaku Health Group Men's Shed | $1,700 | SA | Purchase of art materials to develop an art program, a workbench for woodworking projects and three dremel drills for emu egg carving |
| Dingu Farm | $2,000 | NT | Purchase of gardening tools, first aid kid, work bench, lockable cupboard, safety equipment and a number of hand and power tools |
| Ingkintja Male Health Men's Shed | $3,200 | NT | Purchase of leatherwork tools and equipment |
| Jilkminggan Men's Shed | $1,060 | NT | Purchase of a number of hand and power tools |
| The Ltyenties Men's Shed | $3,500 | NT | Purchase of an air compressor and a number of hand and power tools |
| The Bough Shed | $3,500 | NT | Purchase of a number of hand and power tools and also fishing equipment |
| Subtotal: | $44,050 |  | |
Building Maintenance and Development - Category 2
Successful Shed | Grant amount | State | Funding to be used to assist with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) Men's Group | $2,500 | WA | Refurbishment to an existing structure and construction of an open frame shelter |
| Djarindjin Men's Group | $2,500 | WA | Refurbishment to an existing structure and construction of an open frame shelter |
| Kupa Piti Mamaku Health Group Men's Shed | $6,000 | SA | Construction of a verandah to existing structure |
| Laura Men's Group | $6,000 | QLD | Upgrade to the electrical systems |
| Wujal Wujal Men's Group | $6,000 | QLD | Undertake repairs to the leaking roof, replacement of floorcovering and development of workstations |
| Dingu Farm | $5,900 | NT | Purchase of a shipping container, cement slab and barge costs for transport from the mainland |
| Jilkminggan Men's Shed | $950 | NT | Repairs to shed |
| The Ltyenties Men's Shed | $2,500 | NT | Construction of a wall to divide the workshop to reduce noise and allow a dedicated area for health check activities |
| Tambellup Men's Shed Incorporated | $5,000 | WA | Upgrade to electrical systems |
| Clarence Valley Aboriginal Men's Group | $4,700 | NSW | Installation of a kitchen and the development of a social area |
| Ngulingah Aboriginal Men's Shed | $6,000 | NSW | The purchase of water tanks, a second hand kitchen, solar panels and batteries |
| Nauiyu Men's Group | $6,000 | NT | Connection of water to the shed, installation of a kitchen and repairs to the shed |
| Subtotal: | $54,050 | | |
Shed Activities and Programs - Category 3
Successful Shed | Grant amount | State | Funding to be used to assist with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnarvon Community Men's Group | $4,200 | WA | Outback adventures, return to country 10-day camps, fuel, food and consumables and camping fees |
| Ngurrungaeta Men's Group- Banyule Men's Shed | $4,200 | VIC | Design and development of a professional website to promote the organisation and its activities, funding the promotion of fundraising activities and catering materials |
| Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Men's Shed | $4,000 | QLD | Purchase of promotional material |
| Laura Men's Group | $2,000 | QLD | Purchase of a bbq, table and chairs, urn, cutlery, whiteboard, stationery, a refrigerator and a storage cupboard |
| Ingkintja Male Health Men's Shed | $800 | NT | Shed uniforms and t-shirts |
| Clarence Valley Aboriginal Men's Group | $1,500 | NSW | Mini bus hire for outings including member pick ups |
| Lake / Murrin Aboriginal Men's Group | $4,000 | NSW | Purchase of uniforms, t-shirts, caps, catering equipment and consumables |
| Walan Budhang-Gibir Cultural Camps | $2,000 | NSW | Purchase of camping equipment |
| Babana Men's Group | $4,200 | NSW | Design and printing of posters to promote the men’s group, purchase of shirts, pens and coffee mugs |
| Subtotal: | $26,900 | | |
| Grand Total: | $125,000 | | |
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