Extension of current Men's Shed building

Our current Men's Shed has grown by 50% in the last 12 months. Membership is open to (generally older) residents living in Saftey Beach, Dromana, and neighbouring suburbs. We plan to extend the current Shed building by 24*4 metres and fitout to expand existing facilities to add space and equipment for exercise and fitness, wood working, and for education and training in the use of computers and tablets. The additional facilities will also be used for education on safety and for demonstrations on the correct use tools and equipment for carpentry, wood turning, metal work, welding and other applications.

Men's sheds are hugely beneficial for older men by providing an opportunity for social interaction and many options for constructive use of skills as well as the opportunity to learn new skills from others who are generally more than willing to share their knowledge and skills. Our Shed was built in 2016 largely funded by fundraising activities of the growing membership. It is managed by a committee elected each year from the membership and is open to members and their invitees 3 days of each week. We expect that the hours of operation will be expanded to meet growing demand.