The spirit of mateship will be celebrated during the annual Men’s Shed Week on September 23–30.
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The official opening of the national event will run 10am–3pm on Friday, September 21, at Wagga Men’s Shed.
Wagga residents are encouraged to attend for a host of festivities, which will include guest speakers, entertainment, shed demonstrations and ‘Spanner in the Works?’ health checks.
Wagga shed president Peter Quinane said it was a great opportunity for all community members to see what the shed was all about.
“It’d be very informal and in a relaxed setting.”
He said highlights included speakers who will present various topics related to men’s health.
“Topics will range from joints – knees and hips – to the recent MyHealth Record by the government,” he said.
Morning tea will be provided via a gold-coin donation.
“The spirit of mateship has been synonymous with Australian culture for over one hundred years and it’s this spirit that lives on in many ways across the Men’s Shed community,” AMSA executive officer David Helmers said.
“Social isolation is a key contributing factor to poor health and well-being for retired men and Men’s Sheds provide a place for men to connect and find purpose in a relaxed and interesting environment.”
Men from all walks of life form very strong bonds within the shed – many of whom would not have crossed paths if not for their participation in the Men’s Shed community.
Men’s Shed Week is an annual event led by the Australian Men’s Shed Association to highlight the contributions of Men’s Sheds to their members’ health and wellbeing and to the wider community.
“The benefits of Men’s Sheds are now recognised globally with thousands of sheds established across almost every continent,” Mr Helmers said.
Last week, the largest ever gathering of Men’s Sheds was held in Cork, Ireland hosted by the Irish Men’s Shed Association with almost 500 men in attendance.
Men’s Shed Week: official opening program
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