Funding available for Men’s Sheds
The Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes, wishes to alert the community to grants of up to $50,000 that are being made available for the establishment of men’s sheds in areas of high need under the first round of the Victorian Government’s Men’s Sheds Program 2007.
The sheds provide a place for men to meet, get to know other men in their community, while improving existing expertise or learning new skills, Bill Sykes said.
Research indicates that many of the men involved in the current network of Men’s Sheds are aged 50 years and over, a number of whom have encountered major life-changing issues, such as leaving the paid workforce, voluntarily or otherwise, or significant health problems.
The men come from a range of back grounds and cultures and the sheds provide a new focus in their lives, helping reduce social isolation and providing an opportunity for them to build new social networks, and take part in activities which interest them, he said.
The sheds, often run in conjunction with other community organisations, such as a learning centre or neighbourhood house, also provide information on a range of health and well being related issues, and opportunities to become involved in the community, through education programs or as a volunteer, Bill Sykes said.
The program provides infrastructure funding to not-for-profit organisations for the construction or redevelopment of existing buildings for a men’s shed facility, for projects which demonstrate a high level community need.
Applications close on December 14 2007. Grants information can be obtained from www.dpcd.vic.gov.au, or on the grants information line 1300 366 356.
Copies of the guidelines and application forms are available from Bill Sykes’ Electorate Office at 2/ 55 Carrier St, Benalla. or by contacting Peta Clark at my Office ph 5762 2100 at
The sheds provide a place for men to meet, get to know other men in their community, while improving existing expertise or learning new skills, Bill Sykes said.
Research indicates that many of the men involved in the current network of Men’s Sheds are aged 50 years and over, a number of whom have encountered major life-changing issues, such as leaving the paid workforce, voluntarily or otherwise, or significant health problems.
The men come from a range of back grounds and cultures and the sheds provide a new focus in their lives, helping reduce social isolation and providing an opportunity for them to build new social networks, and take part in activities which interest them, he said.
The sheds, often run in conjunction with other community organisations, such as a learning centre or neighbourhood house, also provide information on a range of health and well being related issues, and opportunities to become involved in the community, through education programs or as a volunteer, Bill Sykes said.
The program provides infrastructure funding to not-for-profit organisations for the construction or redevelopment of existing buildings for a men’s shed facility, for projects which demonstrate a high level community need.
Applications close on December 14 2007. Grants information can be obtained from www.dpcd.vic.gov.au, or on the grants information line 1300 366 356.
Copies of the guidelines and application forms are available from Bill Sykes’ Electorate Office at 2/ 55 Carrier St, Benalla. or by contacting Peta Clark at my Office ph 5762 2100 at
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