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Our Shed & Mental Health
Our Shed supports a number of initiatives aimed at providing help to members in our community experiencing mental health issues. These include Beyond Blue, R U OK and the Act Belong Commit programs as well as others.
Men’s Sheds were established initially with a clear mandate to focus on providing space for men to meet in a friendly environment where health issues could be discussed without fear or prejudice, including mental health issues.
Support is offered to members suffering issues relating to bereavement, divorce, illness, unemployment, retirement and a host of other matters, delivered through peer to peer discussions, guest speakers and organised forums.
Most important is the opportunity to chat amongst friends over a cuppa about issues that are of concern and share a few moments of mutual benefit.
That is what sheds are largely about. Being a place of acceptance, mateship and opportunity for all men.
Welfare Officer
Our Shed is a place of acceptance, mateship and activity for all men, enriching the lives and enhancing the wellbeing and health of local men.
We provide a safe, welcoming and encouraging space for men to work on their projects, learn new skills and develop valuable friendships.
Many men find themselves alone for a variety of reasons and need to connect with their community. Social isolation can occur even when men have a partner, and some men just want to learn or revisit a skill or access the resources available within the Shed.
Other members like to drop in for a chat around the table for morning tea – our daily ‘coffee club’.
As part of the focus on men’s health and well-being, our Shed has a designated welfare officer available to talk with members, assist them if they have a problem or issue, make suggestions and point them in the right direction.
The Welfare Officer is able to refer problems as they are identified and work with shed management or the chaplain where members need help, including visitation in hospital or at home.
Our Welfare Officer has completed a Mental Health course to help recognise when there is a problem with the mental health of shed members.
A key part of the Shed is the regular Health & Wellbeing talks on a variety of subjects of interest to members and their partners, with a focus on mental health issues.
Find out more about joining and participating today.
Looking for help?
If you are looking for more immediate help, please know you are not alone. Contact one of the local help lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Beyond Blue
Anxiety, depression and suicide - Support, advice and action 24/7. Call or chat online.
Phone 1300 22 4636
Useful Links
Australian Men's Shed Association
They are the national service provider to more than 1000 Men’s Sheds across Australia. They aim to advance the health and well-being of their members, as well as encouraging social inclusion.
Act Belong Commit
Their guidelines for positive mental health provide a simple approach you can adopt to become more mentally healthy.
Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI)
Based in Perth, Western Australia they develop evidence-based online resources to support practitioners, as well as individuals seeking self-help materials to improve their mental health or to support others.
Mental Health Online
Provides online services and programs free of charge. If you’re experiencing mental distress, they can help you understand and address your needs through self-assessment, self-help and professional support.
R U OK?
R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.
Activities
Good mental health begins with participating in things you enjoy, and belonging to a supportive, friendly group of people.
We have a wide range of activities to interest everyone, including more in depth workshops, fitness activities and social events.