HOLBROOK MENS SHED INCORPORATED

What is a men’s shed?

Men’s sheds provide a safe, friendly and inclusive environment where men can meet and work on meaningful projects:

• at their own pace
• in their own time
• in the company of other men

There is a network of over 1000 men’s sheds across Australia.

Why are men’s sheds important?

Men’s sheds aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Australian men. They address social isolation and boost men’s mental health in terms of:

• feeling safe
• making friends
• sharing meaningful activities

They also provide vital health information and resources that men may not usually access, or may be reluctant to access. A study in 2013 found that men’s shed members had significantly better scores than non-shed members for:

• physical functioning
• general health
• vitality
• mental health