By Dongyun Kwon
Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed has welcomed to receive a grant which will be spent to purchase equipment to keep the cleanliness of the workshop.
Under the Men’s Shed Funding Program run by the Victorian Government, the local men’s shed will receive $10,000.
Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed former president Alan Jones, who had applied for the grant, said the funding would be used to cover the cost of installation of a new dust collection system.
“We have a big vacuum cleaner in effect, which is mounted outside and has a big collection bag underneath it,” he said.
“It sucks all of the swarf and dust up and sends them out of the shed instead of into the atmosphere in the workshop.
“We will get the new system installed, but the date hasn’t been confirmed yet.”
29 men’s sheds across Victoria will share in more than $850,000 as part of the 2024-25 Men’s Shed Funding Program.
Carers and volunteers minister Ros Spence said men’s sheds are essential community spaces where men can forge friendships, share experiences and support each other in a safe and welcoming environment, as well as working on meaningful projects.
“These grants will make an incredible difference to communities across Victoria, providing men with the spaces and opportunities they need to develop new skills, enhance their wellbeing and strengthen social connection,” she said.
