About our shed

About Us

Our primary objective is to advance the health and wellbeing of male members and to provide a safe, friendly environment where men feel they belong.

MCMS was started in 2010 and has established it self in the Maitland Community, doing projects for Schools, Mainstream and Specialised.

Last year, MCMS made wooden model Toranas for the Toranafest in Maitland as well as run a BBQ & raffle there.

Every Xmas, MCMS is asked to build the East Maitland Lions' Cubby House, a major fundraiser for the Westpac Helicopter.

Shed Activities

Woodwork, Metal Work, Lead Lighting, Gardening, Computer Classes, Outside Projects, BBQs.

Outside Socials Trips to Sydney, Local and to out back sheds.

Find us

Contact

Charles Sanders

Address
20 Jubilee Street East Maitland, NSW 2323
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Positive impacts

Camaraderie

"I've found a great group of mates"

Mateship is an important pillar of every Men’s Shed – first and foremost the shed is a place for men to knock about with a group of like-minded mates.

Community

“I give back to the community”

Men’s Sheds are vital community investments delivering programmes and activities that foster community spirit and contribute to building a more inclusive Australia.

Health & Wellbeing

“My health and wellbeing is better because I'm a Shedder”

Many shedders experience improved mental health outcomes. Men (and women) involved at their local Shed report increased self-esteem through participation and learning new skills; de-stigmatisation of experiencing mental health and de-stigmatisation of prevalent social issues related to mental health.

Watch — More than just a shed

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