Learn about men's sheds
Find out what men's sheds are and why they're important.
Locate a men's shed near you
There are over 1,300 men's sheds across Australia. Find your local shed.
Check for grant opportunities
We run men's shed grant rounds twice a year. See what's available.
Find more information about men's health
See healthdirect for more on men's health issues.
Men's sheds at a glance
60,000+
Australians participate in the Men’s Shed movement
99%
of shedders say they feel more connected to others
2000+
community organisations and groups are benefitting from the work of Men’s Sheds
Source: Men's Sheds in Australia. National Impact Snapshot, 2026.
National Men's Health Strategy 2020–2030
This strategy outlines Australia’s national approach to improving the health of men and boys – particularly those at greatest risk of poor health – and to reducing inequities between different groups.
Related work
National Shed Development Programme (NSDP)
The NSDP makes sure that all men’s sheds in Australia have access to a wide range of resources and support for their particular shed.
Governance review of the Australian Men’s Shed Association
We undertook a review to advise and recommend possible enhancements to the Australian Men’s Shed Association’s (AMSA) governance arrangements and Australian Government funding to the men’s shed movement in Australia.
Men's sheds regional coordinators initiative
Regional coordinators provide support to men’s sheds in each state and territory in Australia to support men’s access to health information and resources to improve their wellbeing.