MORE men in Winchelsea will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to a state government grant for a refurbished men\u2019s shed.<\/p>\n
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced the Winchelsea Men\u2019s Shed in Hesse Street would receive $12,000 towards the muchneeded refurbishment of the shed.<\/p>\n
Supported by the Winchelsea Community House, the Winchelsea Men\u2019s Shed provides an opportunity for men to work on common projects such as woodwork, making children\u2019s toys, as well as repairing community facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cMen\u2019s sheds play a vital role in local communities \u2013 I\u2019m delighted the Andrews Labor Government is investing in a refurbished men\u2019s shed for Winchelsea,\u201d Ms Tierney said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe refurbished shed will give the men in Winchelsea 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cI encourage everyone in the community to support the Winchelsea Men\u2019s Shed and check out their new refurbished home once it\u2019s finished.\u201d<\/p>\n
New men\u2019s sheds will be built in 13 communities, while nine others will be refurbished, thanks to almost $1 million in grants.<\/p>\n
Each project \u2013 three in metropolitan Melbourne and 20 in regional Victoria \u2013 is the result of extensive community consultation and has a plan to build strong partnerships with other organisations.<\/p>\n
The 2017-18 funding has focussed on projects from disadvantaged communities and areas that were experiencing significant economic and social change.<\/p>\n
Men\u2019s Sheds are safe and practical places for locals to meet, make social connections and actively participate in their communities.<\/p>\n
They also promote social inclusion and enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of their members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MORE men in Winchelsea will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to a state government grant for a refurbished men\u2019s shed. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced the Winchelsea Men\u2019s Shed in Hesse Street would receive $12,000 towards the muchneeded refurbishment of the shed. Supported by the Winchelsea Community House, the […]<\/p>\n