Australian Dept of Health & Aging - "Men's Shed Funding Boosts Support for Blokes"

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'The Minister with responsibility for Male Health, Warren Snowdon, has announced 31 Men’s Sheds across Australia will be helped to fit out their buildings, purchase tools or supplies and to run programs to spread health messages.

Mr Snowdon said the Australian Government is committed to improving the health of Australian males by finding ways to make the health system more responsive to the specific and unique needs of males.

“Sheds are playing a key role in strengthening communities and in promoting the physical and mental health of males, we have committed $3 million of our $16.7 million National Male Health Policy to the Australian Men’s Shed’s Association to help support sheds, and $250,000 each year for three years in direct financial assistance for Men’s Sheds around Australia.

“Each Men’s Shed has its own character – some are traditional buildings, some are vans, some are virtual sheds - but common factors include friendliness, social inclusiveness, a safe environment and a range of activities to suit every community.

“Some sheds were successful in this funding round in more than one category so that 13 sheds received funding for tools and equipment; 11 for building maintenance and development; and 14 for shed activities and programs,” he said.'