Men's Sheds
Men’s Sheds are a community version of the backyard shed that have long been a part of Australian culture.
For its members, a Men’s Shed is a place to connect, a community to belong to and a group of like-minded mates sharing knowledge while working shoulder to shoulder.
At the Taylors Hill and Melton Sheds, men aged 26 years and over come together for activities such as woodworking, gardening, bike riding, walking groups and health and wellbeing events.
But it's the social aspect that brings the greatest pleasure, which comes through loud and clear in this video about our local Men’s Sheds.
Transcript: Taylors Hill and Melton Mens Sheds YouTube Video
Footage of men using machinery, playing cards and working with children at the Melton Men’s Shed.
If a man’s home is his castle, his shed is his kingdom.
It’s a place men can hang out with a few mates, build a few things, even if you haven’t before, and give back to the community.
No man should be without a shed.
The Australian Men’s Shed Association is working to provide a shed for all Australian men and they have over 400 already.
Visit your local shed, build your community and make a difference.
Find a shed near you; it’s time to give back.
Onscreen words: AMSA, Australian Men’s Shed Association. Phone number 1300 550 009.
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Melton Men's Shed
Willows Historical Park
76 Reserve Road, Melton
Melton Men's Shed Timetable(PDF, 184KB)
Take a virtual tour of Melton Men's Shed (best viewed in Google Chrome)
Taylors Hill Men's Shed
Morton Homestead
7 Morton Boulevard, Taylors Hill
Taylors Hill Men's Shed Timetable(PDF, 176KB)
Take a tour of Taylors Hill Men's Shed tour (best viewed in Google Chrome)
For more information regarding the hours of operation and activities offered contact Melton City Council on 03 9747 7200 or email menssheds@melton.vic.gov.au
Council's Men's Sheds are Alcohol, Drug and Smoke Free places.
The Melton City Council's Men's Sheds are a fully funded Council initiative.
Membership enquiries
Membership is free to City of Melton residents – and so is the coffee and tea.
All membership enquiries can be directed to the Men’s Shed Programs Officer.
Phone: 03 9747 7200
Email: menssheds@melton.vic.gov.au
Please note: The Taylors Hill Men’s Shed is only taking new member applications from City of Melton residents.
Student Program
Melton City Council Men's Sheds Student Program sees local sheddies mentoring primary school students as they navigate a workshop for the first time.
Over the course of the five-week program, groups of six students learn about tools and safety while forming friendships, as they create small projects they can take home.
And the benefits appear mutual.
As one sheddie comments about the program, “They’ve never seen tools before and never done anything like this before. So they’re getting something out of it, we’re all getting something out of it.”
Find out more with the Melton City Council Men's Sheds Student Program YouTube Video.
Channel 9's Postcards story
Channel 9’s Postcards visits all corners of the State to share the best of Victoria with their viewers, and in June 2024, they visited the Melton Men’s Shed to see what happens there and to chat with some of the Sheddies. Renowned Chef and Postcards presenter, Shane Delia made his first visit to a Men’s Shed and was blown away to see the impact they have on the blokes who attend.
You can view the feature on Channel 9's website.