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Celebrating mates this Mens Shed Week

The Australian Mens Shed Association is calling attention to the benefits of mateship across the Mens Shed community this Mens Shed Week from September 23 to 30.

Mateship is an important pillar of every Mens Shed – first and foremost the shed is a place for men to knock about with a group of like-minded mates.

“The spirit of mateship has been synonymous with Australian culture for over one hundred years and its this spirit that lives on in many ways across the Mens Shed community,” AMSA Executive Officer David Helmers said.

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Friendship, loyalty and camaraderie are highly valued in Mens Sheds around the world, where shedders are offered a place to belong and contribute.

“Social isolation is a key contributing factor to poor health and wellbeing for retired men and Mens Sheds provide a place for men to connect and find purpose in a relaxed and interesting environment,” Mr Helmers said.

Men from all walks of life form very strong bonds within the shed, many of whom would not have crossed paths if not for their participation in the Mens Shed community.

Mens Shed Week is an annual event led by the Australian Mens Shed Association to highlight the contributions of Mens Sheds to their members health and wellbeing and to the wider community.

“The benefits of Mens Sheds are now recognised globally with thousands of sheds established across almost every continent,” Mr Helmers said.

Last week the largest ever gathering of Mens Sheds was held in Cork, Ireland hosted by the Irish Mens Shed Association with almost 500 shedders in attendance.

Mens Sheds are vital community investments delivering programs and initiatives that foster community spirit and contribute to building a more inclusive Australia.

For more information or to find your local Mens Shed visit mensshed.org.

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Nyngan Observer

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