Our Story
Men’s Sheds of WA is the peak body representing Men’s Sheds throughout Western Australia.
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First state conference
WA’s first Men’s Shed Conference held in Mukinbudin titled “Bloke’s Building Better Communities”
Our Story
A men’s shed provides a place for men to talk and contribute to their local community when they have retired, where practical skills and knowledge can be shared.
All sheds are different, some like to do woodwork, whereas others can be more outgoing and like to contribute their time to helping the local community. Whatever your shed does, the shed experience will improve your wellbeing by keeping physically, mentally and socially active.
Men’s Sheds of WA supports over 180 men’s sheds throughout the state of WA, ranging from Albany in the west to Broome in the north. Men’s sheds play an incredibly important role in the WA community.
We’re here to:
- foster the development and sustainability of men’s sheds in Western Australia.
- advocate on behalf of Sheds to government, private, and community sector organisations.
- provide opportunities for bringing Sheds together to share and learn.
We exist only through the efforts and commitment of volunteers from sheds around WA, along with the support and funding from the Department of Communities and Lotterywest.
93% OF WORKPLACE DEATHS ARE MEN
Men account for 72% of work-related disease and 2 in 3 serious claims for workers compensation.
4 IN 5 HEART DEATHS UNDER 65 ARE MEN
Men aged 45-54 are nearly 5 times more
likely to die from heart disease than women
1 IN 3 MEN DIE OF CANCER
1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer before
their 85th birthday
3 IN 4 SUICIDES ARE MEN
3 in 4 suicides in Australia are men. Suicide is the leading killer of men under 55.
Supported by
Our Patron
His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson APM
Governor of Western Australia and Mrs Darrilyn Dawson
