Anglesea Men’s Shed gets funding for refurbishment

THE Anglesea and District Men’s Shed will receive $20,000 from the state government as part of the latest round of Men’s Shed funding.

Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced the funding for the Anglesea shed, which will go towards its refurbishment, last week.

The money will be used to create a new main entry at the shed (located next to the Anglesea Bowls Club), separate metal working area, a large community room and a quiet supportive space for men to support one another with health and well-being issues.

The Anglesea and District Men’s Shed is one of 29 men’s sheds to benefit as part of the funding round – nine new men’s sheds will be built and 20 existing sheds refurbished.

The state government has already built or upgraded 70 men’s sheds since November 2014.

Each year, the state government provides $1 million to support men’s sheds in Victoria, which includes funding for the Victorian Men’s Shed Association.

The most recent funding adds to the $75,000 that was recently announced to continue support for a dedicated Victorian Men’s Shed Association Field Officer and their work to improve the sustainability and governance of the state’s Men’s Sheds network.

The sheds are safe and practical places for locals to meet, make social connections and actively participate in their local communities.

“Men’s sheds are incredibly valuable to so many within our community – congratulations to all the members of the Anglesea and District Men’s Shed who can now start work on their new project thanks to our support,” Ms Tierney said.

“The refurbished shed will give locals in Anglesea a relaxed place to come together, to talk, to share experiences and to have a go at learning new skills and taking part in new projects.

“I encourage everyone in the community to support the Anglesea & District Men’s Shed and check out their new refurbished home once it’s finished.”

For more information, head to the website at providers.dhhs.vic.gov.au/mens-shed-program.