About our shed

About Us

Our Shed is a meeting place where 'veterans' and 'first responders', regardless of gender and their families can socialise, discuss issues with like-minded mates, enjoy themselves, learn new skills, work on projects together and get involved in activities to support our mates, our shed & the community.

We aim to create and maintain an environment for veterans and first responders and their families, where concerns, past trauma, health and welfare issues can be discussed with other like minded persons who have empathy through similar life experiences.

Membership is open to all serving and ex-serving Veterans and First Responders (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance and Emergency Services ) and their families.

Shed Activities

Social & Workshop:

Mondays to Fridays: 09:00 - 14:00 ish
Other days and times by arrangement.

260 Soward Way
Greenway. ACT. 2900.
Call for exact location.

Please call 0498 847 278 before coming down to confirm that the Shed is open.

Find us

Contact

Tina

Address
260 Soward Way Greenway, ACT 2900
Get Directions

Phone

0498 847 278

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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