This is an essential project for a fast growing shed that is supporting the Dromana area and community.
Extension of current Men's Shed building
Add new facilities for fitness, wood working, computer learning
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Suggested by: John
Project partner: Safety Beach-Dromana Men's Shed
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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.
Project details
Suggested by: John
Project partner: Safety Beach-Dromana Men's Shed
Region
Budget
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197 votes received
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Extraordinary project that continues to grow, despite setbacks. Well worthy of community support.
Mens Shed provides a huge benefit to older men.
Much needed space and a great place to be a part of
Whilst the Safety Beach shed is new, the influx of new members was not anticipated, hence the need for expansion to the existing shed.
The Shed provides an outlet for men of the Safety Beach Dromana area to interact with other fellows, either applying their skills to projects within the shed or simply having a cuppa or a chin wag
This project helps men to refit after retirement
More room is badly needed
We need space so we can have other activites apart from wood work
We need more room
extra room needed to this new mens shed
Much needed group in this area
This shed is invaluable to the community across the Mornington Peninsula and deserves financial support to ensure an ongoing positive future for all .
Father in law is a member here and it appears it is a great organisation for men
Great organisation doing great things.
Good friends and have recently had the shed broken into and a lot of tools etc stolen.
Could do with a grant
This is a great community group that provides a much needed service. The mental health of men has been an issue that's hidden, but the Men's Shed initiative provides an outlet for men who are looking for social interaction to combat loneliness and to provide a sense of purpose and community, as well as support for those with mental health issues by providing a safe and welcoming place to belong.
A vital outlet for the needs of so many men on the peninsula.
Graeme
Safety Beach- Dromana Men’s Shed have a couple of step backs along the way. Mens Shed's DO save lives and give men a reason to get up every day, they are great for Mental Health, where men can get together, to just have a coffee a chat or make something and make new friends. This grant is a must have for now and the future.
Great addition for Dromana and doing a wonderful job for men’s health and well-being
I believe this is a great incentive and should get all the support we can give....
this is a very worthwhile and needs all the support it can get
Mens sheds save lives and greatly improve the quality of lives for men of all ages. They deserve support and this shed is doing great work in their local community.
I truly believe this is a worth while project and worthy of funding, good luck guys.
Good luck to the Safety Beach- Dromana Men’s Shed you certainly need this extension. You have taken so many knocks a grant for the extension is certainly needed as a place for the men to gather in mateship.
serg
17 Sep 2018
This is a really important as it build on the community spirit and enables people to engage and feel part of something positive.