About our shed

About Us

The Port Phillip Mens Shed was formed in 2012 and we currently have 2 separate sheds and over 100 members.

Port Phillip Mens Shed welcomes women members who can access our Dorcas St. shed on Fridays.

Aims of the Port Phillip Men’s Association

  1. To provide a service for men who are seeking hands-on experience in making or mending artefacts.
  2. To provide pleasant venue(s) and equipment for the use of members undertaking workshop activities.
  3. To encourage and promote social interaction amongst members through regular meetings.
  4. To support men’s health by arranging activities that provides opportunities for fellowship.
  5. To encourage members to share their own skills and knowledge.
  6. To cooperate with other community groups and provide opportunities for workshop and social activities for members of such groups.
  7. The association shall be a not for profit organisation.
  8. The association shall be non-political and non-sectarian.

Shed Activities

Our primary woodworking shed is at South Port Uniting Church (SPUC) and members work on either their own projects or we have range of community projects which members can volunteer for.

We also have a shed dedicated to metal working projects and a Garden plot within the same grounds.

Find us

Contact

Steve Boyall

Address
317-329 Dorcas St South Melbourne, VIC 3205
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