THE Sale Men’s Shed has bolstered its tool arsenal and is on the hunt for new members to enjoy the benefits of gathering on a regular basis to work on projects.
The club has just bought a wet stone sharpening machine and a router table, having secured funding through the federal government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program.
Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, met with members to inspect the latest equipment and congratulate the team on receiving $4920 in funding.
“The men’s shed movement across Australia is incredibly important for the physical and mental wellbeing of men of all ages,” Mr Chester said.
“Sale Men’s Shed is a community-based, non-profit, non-commercial organisation accessible to all men, which offers a safe, friendly and supportive environment where members can work on meaningful projects, at their own pace, in their own time, in the company of others.
“Thanks to this funding, Sale Men’s Shed was able to purchase equipment that helps with completing community projects, such as the shelving they are working on for Wurruk Community Centre.
“Volunteers devote a lot of time to the community and undertake a variety of activities. Through the Volunteer Grants program, we can give them a helping hand and make their roles as volunteers easier and more enjoyable.”
Mr Chester said the grants serve as a small recognition of the dedication and effort put in by the local volunteers.
“While the work of our volunteers may be unpaid, it is not unrecognised,” Mr Chester said.
“From fighting bushfires and caring for the environment to supporting people in our community and running local events, the value of the work done by our volunteers across Gippsland is immeasurable.”
Sale Men’s Shed member Alan Huckell shows Gippsland MP Darren Chester the Shed’s new router table.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester with Sale Men’s Shed members, Alan Huckell, Phillip Armstrong, President Ian Edgley and Secretary Daryl Wilson.
