Funding Boost For Local Mens Shed

Member for Calare, Andrew Gee MP has announced a funding injection for the development of a support and social network in the region.


A $6855 grant from the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Programme will be put to use revamping and improving the Kandos/Rylstone Men’s Shed.


The funding will go towards a new recreational area as well as providing extra room in the workshop.


The local Shed begun in 2011, which currently sees around 30 members visiting on a weekly basis.

(Image supplied: Andrew Gee Office)

Mr Gee says “the last couple of years have been pretty tough with drought, bushfires and now COVID-19. That has placed a lot of stress and pressure on people in our community.”


The MP also says that “men’s Sheds have an important role to play in bringing people together, providing a sense of community and belonging and giving back. The impact of that positivity on people’s health and well-being cannot be underestimated,” he said.

In the past ten years, more than $6 million in grants have been issued to Men’s Sheds across Australia.