The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is celebrating Men’s Shed Week September 1-7 with the theme, Send him down to the Shed.
From a humble idea in regional Australia, there are now more than 2500 Sheds operating in 12 countries around world.
More than 50,000 Australians directly benefit from participation in the grassroots movement each year.
AMSA chief executive David Helmers said men’s sheds are a fantastic way of promoting men’s mental health.
“We know that when men retire, it’s a big change and they are at risk of social isolation which can lead to anxiety and depression, and that can affect physical health too. It often takes someone else to recognise this and suggest they do something about it. And many of them send them down to a Men’s Shed,” he said.
“For 30 years Men’s Sheds have been improving the wellbeing and health of men, by building connections over a shared purpose.”
Many sheds are holding open days during this week, welcoming members and community to celebrate all things shedding.
Details: www.mensshed.org
