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The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is the national service provider supporting more than 1,200 Men’s, Women’s and Community Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male-based community development organisations.
AMSA was established in 2007 by a collection of Australian independent community-based Men’s Sheds to represent, support and promote the Men’s Shed movement. It was founded on the principle of sharing information between sheds and those communities wishing to establish and operate a Men’s Shed. It acts as a central hub for information exchange.
Facts & Figures
1,200+
Sheds
Men’s Sheds across Australia (that's more Men's Sheds than Macca's restaurants!)
12
Countries
More than 2,500 Men's Sheds operate in 12 countries
30
Years
The first Men's Shed was established in 1993 (Goolwa, South Australia)
50,000+
Australians
More than 50,000 Australian men participate in Men's Sheds
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Positive impacts
Join the conversation, Shed community
Many men, especially after retirement, find themselves alone, often living in isolation and needing to connect with their community and find new purpose but aren’t sure how. Others just want to learn a new skill or revisit old ones. AMSA have created a number of channels to help continue the discussion outside of the shed. Jump in and join the conversation today.
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From the farm to the Shed
If you ever go to Beechworth in North-East Victoria, I would suggest you go around Autumn. Beechworth is famous for its growth during the 1850’s gold rush days… but the only real gold you’ll find there now is in the blanket of Autumn leaves mixed with the rich reds and vibrant oranges from the Elms and Oaks that line the streets (and, of course, in the people).
Like most Australian towns these days, Beechworth is home to a Men’s Shed. A good one, dare I say, a great one! Nestled discreetly behind the Beechwood Health Service facility, the shed is not only neat, tidy and well set up to keep the riff raff off the street, it’s a cosy respite for many of the members, including long time member Cliff “Cliffy” Cousins.
Read Cliff’s story at The Shed Online blog