Men’s Community Sheds · The Shed fosterers learning through engagement and inclusivity. ......
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Men’s Community Sheds “Adding Value To The Community”
Mens’ Community Shed
Why a Community Men's Shed?
The SHED is a
community project aimed at-
Fostering, maintaining and expanding men's educational, social networks and
Community links.
The Shed fosterers learning through engagement and inclusivity.
Provides a space to for men of all ages to work on projects that can benefit both themselves and the community.
Shed members give skills to support community groups
Repairing toys for Warrawee Women's Refuge
“Adding Value To Our Community”
THE SHED- Can offer
Health, Wellbeing and Community Connections for men of all
ages and stages
Action and “Relaxin” @ The Freo Men’s Shed
Kitchen kings
Health and Wellbeing Issues
Linking men in the community to services and support structures to enhance their health and wellbeing.
Blue September- Cancer Council visit to Men’s
Sheds to talk about cancer awareness.
Inventions- building a better rat trap Furniture restoration
Rescuing wood
Shared Community Projects
Fathers and Sons
Metal Work is always in demand
Many Sheds nationally work with youth on community
engagement programs
WORKING WITH WOOD- Sharing skills and mentoring
Building Community partnerships
The PCYC Youth Project is all about “Positive Engagement”
“Adding Value to Our Community”
Links With The Meeting Place-
Community courses at the Shed
Ukulele Course
Computer
Links With Adult Community Centres-
Community courses at the Shed
Ukulele Course
Computer
Toy Making Workshops
Sponsored by the City of Fremantle
Shed Shots
Helping out at a School Fair
ADULT LEARNERS WEEK Mens Community Sheds
Professor Barry Golding – University of Ballarat
“Simple Pleasures Happen Here”
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/streetstories/stories/2006/1702763.htm
PODCAST
Sheds are a gathering place for men to share ideas, knowledge, machinery, tools and time …all in a sustainable way
Stirling Men’s Shed
Meetings to find out about Starting a Men’s Community Shed in local areas are springing up everywhere!
Gosnells meeting..
Guilderton meeting
Bicton Community Mens Shed
Adding Value To The Community and Inclusivity…………. A Natural Focus For Men’s Sheds
www.mensshed.org
www.wamensshed.org
Western Australian Mens Shed Association
For more information about Community Men’s Shed