Men’s Shed is more than a shed

Sep 30, 2020

With hundreds of Victorian Men’s Sheds still in lockdown and the COVID-19 crisis far from over, National Men’s Shed Week (September 28 to October 3) will certainly look and feel different this year.

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But don’t be fooled into thinking this is a period of inactivity for Australia’s 1200+ Men’s, Women’s and Community Sheds.

“There are several major developments in ‘Shed world’ at the moment and these re-inforce the message that now more than ever, the Men’s Shed is more than just a shed,” said AMSA Executive Officer David Helmers.

“‘Shedders’ all over the nation will celebrate the enormous value of the movement and their own Shed — in spirit, if not in person.”

Historic new legislation has been enacted by the Parliament of Australia granting Men’s Sheds the opportunity to apply for Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status as of October 2020.

This change to the law means that for the very first time, individual Sheds (which successfully apply) will be able to receive tax-deductible donations directly from individuals and businesses.

A new Community Service Announcement voiced by Michael Caton will also be launched to celebrate the vital role played by Men’s Sheds in preventing social isolation.

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.

For more information or to find your local Men’s Shed visit mensshed.org.

By McPherson Media Group