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Home>Community>Melton Men's Shed
The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of the shed in the backyard that has long been a part of Australian culture. Men’s Sheds are springing up all around Australia, there are already over 500.
When you look inside the Melton Men’s Shed you might see a number of men restoring furniture, perhaps restoring bicycles for needy families, maybe making possum boxes for environmental groups, or making chopping boards for local clubs to use in their raffles. You might also see a few young men working with the older blokes, learning new skills and even learning something about life from the men they’re working alongside. You will see tea-bags, coffee cups and a comfortable area where men can sit and talk, or even just watch some telly. You will see the kitchen where men are learning to cook for themselves and another area where they can learn how to contact their families by computer.
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| Find us at:
Willows Historical Park
76 Reserve Rd, Melton
9971 5106
Melway ref: 337 C9
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| Some of what's on offer |
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| DIY Woodworking |
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Basic Woodworking Classes |
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Restoring historic artefacts |
| Bike Restoration |
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Art Workshops |
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Community Projects |
| Gardening |
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Men's Health Forums |
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Cooking Group |
| Relaxation Classes |
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Bike Riding Group |
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Meditation |
| Cards, Table Tennis, Darts |
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Music & Entertainment |
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or just have a cuppa and chat |
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| Who is the Men’s Shed for? | |
The Shed is for men of any age, though we realise that Men’s Sheds traditionally attract many older men, particularly those in or close to retirement.
We’re keen to involve men who have particular skills and who would gladly help teach others and we’re equally keen to have men involved who want to learn from others. Or maybe you just want to come along for a cuppa and a chat?
As long as you’re a resident in the Shire of Melton and aged 25 years or over, the Melton Men’s Shed is your Shed.
Please note, if you have a carer who supports you with your daily activities including mobility, personal care needs, etc., then your carer must accompany and support you at the Shed at all times.
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| What's New? | |
There's a stack of new activities on offer:
Art - Design and paint your own masterpiece with your ‘mates’ at the Shed
Bike Riding - Cycling regularly will improve your fitness and help you maintain a healthy weight
Gardening - Get your hands dirty in our veggie and herb garden a few hours per week
Relaxation Classes for Men - Relax your mind and body, ward off ageing and chronic diseases. Classes at Morton Homestead
Are you Game? - a social weekly gathering to play some cards, challenge someone to a game of scrabble or to take them on at darts
Basic Woodwork - a four week class where you'll build and get to keep a small project
Community Kitchen - cook affordable and nutritious meals and enjoy a relaxed feed with other men
Build a Shadow Frame Box - Over 4 weeks in October 2011 craft the perfect shadow box frame to show off your (service) memorabilia
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| Men's Health Forums | |
There are several particular areas of health that males fare worse off than females, the Men's Shed will:
- help raise our awareness of these issues,
- provide some valuable ways to reduce the risks, and
- ultimately, help men 'shed' any apprehensions about facing up to their health and well-being
Shed Forums
APRIL 2011 - 'Taking Control on Diabetes'
APRIL 2011 - 'Concerned about your Hearing?'
JUNE 2011 - 'Spanner in the Works' Free Health Checks
'Worried about your Memory' - Tuesday 25 October @ 10:30am: The Melton Men’s Shed will host a free 1-hour information session in association with Alzheimer's Australia Vic. Participants will explore how memory works, common memory changes that occur with ageing, when memory difficulties need to be investigated, and get tips on how to improve your memory and looking after your brain. Light refreshments provided. To book call (03) 9971 5106.
Find out more about men's health
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| We recognise that by having healthier and happier men we’re helping to strengthen them, their families and community too.
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| Australian Men's Shed Association | |
Established in 2007 by the Australian independent community based Men's Sheds to represent, support and promote the Mens Shed movement and to act as a central hub for information exchange. With over 400 Member Sheds representing an estimated 30,000 men, AMSA is the largest men's support organisation in Australia.
Visit the official site for Men's Sheds providing information on Shed locations, contact details, copies of our regular newsletter, news of current events and access to the discussion forum www.mensshed.org
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| Acknowledgement | |
Melton Shire Council acknowledges the support provided by the Victorian Government through the Department of Planning and Community Development and Federal Government through the Department of Veterans Affairs
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