SIX Men’s Shed across the Murray electorate will share in $18,750 from the Coalition Government under round 17 of the Government’s National Shed Development Programme.
Batja Men’s Shed will receive $4,000 to go towards health and wellbeing events including giving up smoking, cultural programs to reconnect with land, First Aid kit, Food Handling Safety, catering and promotion programs as well as gardening tools and a barbeque.
Cobram Men’s Shed will receive $1,550 to go towards health and wellbeing and events including five First aid training programs and five Food Handling courses.
Echuca Moama Men’s Shed will receive $1,500 to go towards PPE-safety glasses, ear muffs, dust masks, riggers and safety gloves, ear plugs and welding aprons.
Katandra West & District Men’s Shed will receive $5,000 to go towards the installation of solar panels.
Lockington Men’s Shed will receive $5,000 to go towards an upgrade to kitchen facilities including sink, tapware, suitable flooring, splashbacks, utility cupboards, floor cupboards and range hood.
Rushworth Men’s Shed will receive $1,700 to go towards health and wellbeing sessions for depression, anxiety, chronic pain- facilitator (psychologist) and catering.
Federal Member for Murray, the Hon Damian Drum MP said, “Men’s Sheds throughout Murray play a vital part in our communities, particularly in our smaller towns. The Sheds offer a place for local blokes to get together, build and manufacturer a wide range of products and of course chat about life.”
