The Hon Mark Bulter MP
Minister for Health and Aged Care
The Hon Stephen Jones MP
Assistant Treasurer
Minister for Financial Services
Member for Whitlam
MEDIA RELEASE
20th December 2024
CHIRSTMAS COMES EARLY FOR SOUTHERN ILLAWARRA MEN’S SHED
Christmas has come early for the Southern Illawarra Men’s Shed with funding from the Albanese Government to continue to support the health and wellbeing of men in our community.
The Southern Illawarra Men’s Shed will receive $1,700 towards upgrading and expanding their dust extraction system.
There are more than 1,200 Men’s Sheds across Australia offering thousands of men of all ages a place to socialise and engage in meaningful volunteer work.
The Albanese Government has invested an additional $6 million (2024–25 Budget) in the Men’s Shed movement to combat loneliness in men across Australia.
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) will open applications for Round 29 of the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP) on 14 January 2025.
Further grants are also available to replace or install defibrillators. For more information visit www.mensshed.org/development-grants.
Quotes attributable to Minister Mark Butler:
“The Southern Illawarra Men’s Shed provides an important space for men and boys to find mateship and social support to help them stay mentally and physically healthy.
“The Albanese Government has provided grant funding so the shed can continue the important work of highlighting men’s health issues.
“No two sheds are the same, which makes them great places for local men to gather, talk, share skills, learn new ones and ease the burden of isolation and loneliness.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Whitlam, Hon. Stephen Jones MP:
"I'm pleased to announce that the Southern Illawarra Men's Shed will receive $1,700 to upgrade their dust extraction system. Our government is committed to supporting men's health in the Illawarra region."
"The Southern Illawarra Men's Shed is more than just a workshop - it's a place where men find support and comradeship. I'm proud to see this facility receiving the resources it needs to continue its valued work in our community."
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Media Contact:
Lucy Caruso (Minister Bulter): 0408 803 428
Tracey Masson (Hon. Stephen Jones MP) – 0473 131 537 or [email protected]
