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#20 February 2014

The official newsletter of the Western Australian Men’s Shed Association

Grants help Men’s Sheds make a lasting difference

Lotterywest has proudly supported over 30 Men’s Sheds in WA and recognises the important role they play in encouraging men to take an interest in their own health and wellbeing by making a valuable contribution to the community.

In the last five years, over $2.5 million in Lotterywest grants has helped to provide Men’s Sheds with items such as new tools and equipment and has contributed to the construction and fit out of various entirely new Sheds.

The breadth and depth of Lotterywest grant making in the area of Men’s Sheds is best illustrated in some of the grants given in the past year.

A grant of $723,846 was provided to the Rotary Club of Mosman Park in December 2012 for a multi-purpose community facility and Men’s Shed. The grant supported the building construction costs of the 730 square metre facility located at the Tom Perrott Reserve.

The facility and Men’s Shed

features a mezzanine floor, with separate woodworking, metal working and general purpose areas as well as a paved front patio and yard. There is also a large kitchen, meeting room, bathrooms, a manager’s office and a stairway and personnel lift to service the mezzanine floor. The Shed has helped address a range of health and wellbeing issues that were being experienced by men in the Mosman Park area.

In June 2013 Lotterywest granted $56,000 towards renovation costs of the Plantagenet Men’s Shed including the removal of asbestos, re-roofing, re-cladding of internal walls and electrical and plumbing upgrades. This work significantly improved the comfort and safety of the Shed creating a more practical workspace that is welcoming for its members.

The Bruce Rock Men’s Shed received a grant of $4,360 in January 2013 towards new woodwork machinery. The

updated equipment is a vast improvement on the Shed’s original hand tools and has meant the men can work with recycled wood in any condition, including wood that has been donated to the shed.

Each of these grants will undoubtedly help to advance the health and wellbeing of men and encourage broader social inclusion.

Lotterywest can consider grants for Men’s Sheds that focus on creating a safe, friendly and healing environment where men can come together and work on meaningful projects for the community.

For more information, please refer to the Lotterywest Men’s Shed Grant Guide booklet at http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants/news-and-events/grant-news/archive/2013/lotterywest-grants-help-men2019s-sheds-make-a-difference

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If you can help in this regard or know any one who can, please don’t hesitate to give me a call on 94579198 or email ([email protected])

SubmissionsAt the time of writing there were almost

one thousand sheds in Australia that we are aware of and still growing.

I would ask that shed’s that produce a newsletter please include ([email protected]) on your mailing list so I can include some of the things that are going on at your shed in the Warbler.

If possible I need the newsletter in word format and photo’s as jpegs; this would make my life a lot easier.

DisclaimerThis newsletter is for general information

only. The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of WAMSA.

We have taken reasonable measures to ensure that the material contained in this newsletter is correct - however we accept no responsibility for the accuracy or the completeness of the material.

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The official newsletter of the Western Australian Men’s Shed Association

Country meetings of the WAMSA committee.

A number of WAMSA committee meetings will be held in country Men’s Sheds during the year. If any sheds are interested in hosting the Committee, please contact Gary Bryant ([email protected]) for more information.

A Change in Promotions and Development Officers

Following the resignation of Bill Johnstone from the role of Promotions and Development Officer for WAMSA, the position has been taken up by Brett Pollock (Mosman Park Men’s Shed) with assistance from Morris Pavlinovich (Kalamunda Men’s Shed).

Bill’s efforts in promoting the interests of WAMSA and guiding the development of new Sheds have been invaluable and the Executive Committee expressed their thanks to Bill for his efforts in the role. Brett and Morris will have big shoes to fill.

From Your WAMSA Executive Committee

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In October 2013, after a very long process lasting about 12 months, the Merredin Men’s Shed received approval from the shire to build their new Shed. The group formed in September 2010 and since that date the Shed members have been busy on a number of both volunteer and paid projects.In the volunteer capacity, they have recently built a chicken house and yard for the Merredin Hospital, raised funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and supported the Merredin Community Garden project who will be their next door neighbour at the new Shed. In the week 27th January this year, they will be taking delivery of the components for the new shed. Erection of the shed by WBS Group of Northam will start

Works Started: Michael Townrow, Eric Doncon, Terry Keitel, James Teasdale and Jim Flockart erect the

Merredin Men’s Shed Keeps Busy

in the week of 3rd February and they expect to finish the work by the end of the month. The site works are complete and new boundary fence erected ready and waiting for construction to begin. With the assistance of the shire, the boundary trees were pruned and debris from that taken away leaving a tidy clear block for

work to commence.The Shed has been funded by generous support from a number of sponsors large and small, notably Lotterywest ($150,000), Collgar Wind Farm ($50,000), Merredin Shire ($50,000). The Westpac Foundation has donated $10,000 for tools and equipment while M & B Geier and Sons have provided free use of an operating shed for three years. In addition, there has been huge support from local businesses and farmers in the form of goods and equipment, furniture and office machines.

Donation: Michael Townrow, Jim Flockart, James Teasdale, Neville Jolly, Terry Keitel, Eric Doncon and Harry Rogers with a Pegasus sign that sold for $500 with the money being donated to the RFDS.


Every day in Australia 50 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. This illness affects not only the man diagnosed but their partners, families, friends and the wider community. Many people report experiencing emotions such as shock, anger and sadness when they are told they have cancer and it can be hard to know where to turn when this rollercoaster of emotion hits.

“Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australian men with almost 20,000 men being diagnosed each year,” states Dr Anthony Lowe, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s Chief Executive Officer.

PCFA can provide both community awareness and a network of support for men and their families. PCFA’s Ambassador Program is a public speaking program in which trained volunteers present to workplaces, groups and community organizations, such as Men’s Sheds, on the importance of prostate cancer awareness. Many Ambassadors have first-hand experience of prostate cancer, are the partner or carer of someone who has, or simply have a passion for men’s health. Hosting an Ambassador as a guest speaker at your shed is a great way to increase awareness of this important issue amongst shed members. Ambassadors are available as a free community resource.

Ambassadors generally speak for 15-20 minutes, plus Q&A time, and will cover information on prostate issues, specifically prostate cancer, as well as

men’s health and well-being activities. If your shed would like to host an Ambassador speaker, please contact [email protected].

If anyone you know is going through the experience of prostate cancer, PCFA also has a network of affiliated support groups throughout WA to provide assistance. Most support groups are led by people in the community who have had prostate cancer and have a passion for helping men and their families. Generally support groups have doctors and other specialist medical professionals speak at their meetings, thereby providing a forum for people to ask questions of the experts. Support groups also have access to a vast library of resources on all issues relating to prostate cancer.

Currently there are eighteen support groups operating in WA; however there is a growing need to establish more groups. If you would like more information about establishing a support group in WA, please contact Emilia Hay, Support Group and Outreach Coordinator, WA, on [email protected].

For more information about PCFA’s support groups, or to learn how you can host an Ambassador speaker at your shed, please contact PCFA’s free call number on 1800 22 00 99, or visit PCFA’s website, www.pcfa.org.au.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is a broad-based community organisation and the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia.

The organisation is dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners, families and the wider community.

They do this by:Promoting and funding world

leading, innovative research into prostate cancer

Implementing awareness campaigns and education programs for the Australian Community, health professionals and Government

Supporting men and their families affected by prostate cancer through evidence-based information and resources, support groups and Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses

PCFA receives Government funding for specific projects and relies on the generosity of individuals, the community and partnerships, such as those with the Movember Foundation and Commonwealth Bank, to carry out their essential work.

Prostate Cancer Support for

WA MEN’S SHEDS


Walking Around AustraliaBy Mike Pauly

I’m 73 years old, secretary of the Fremantle Menshed and I’ve had osteoarthritis most of my life. In 2009 I walked unaccompanied from Fremantle to Melbourne with my camping gear in an old pram converted by fellow Shedder Fred Parker into a lightweight box on wheels. In 2011 I reversed the journey and walked from Federation Square in Melbourne to Kings Square in Fremantle.

You may ask, “Why would anyone want to do such a thing?”It was a combination of things pushing me to do something so out of character in my normal life. It was like trying to stop a car with your thoughts. Once you start telling people what you are going to do, there is no going back, I would lose too much face!

Some of the other factors were:Health. I suffer from

angina, thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism), pernicious anaemia, obesity, hypertension and chronic arthritis in the knees brought on by being run over by

a car in 1957.Terry Fox. I had read about

Terry with running across Canada with one leg and a prosthesis. His courage inspired me to try at least to do something about my own health that was crippling me in a smaller way.

Depression. I have suffered depression most of my life, something that hasn’t been helped by being made redundant (undeservedly as it turned out ) from a company I had been associated with for 32 years.

Arthritis. Osteoarthritis in my knees has caused me pain since I was 17 years old. However, from the age of 30 it has gotten considerably worse, especially as I became more overweight.

Self Esteem. I found that even small improvements in my fitness and weight loss gave me hope that anything was possible. Before my trek, I was using a walking stick to get to my studio, The Artist’s Way, which was the base from which I have facilitated courses for people involved in

creative arts. Completing the trek told me that anything is possible if you break it down into baby steps.

WAMSA have assisted me with the purchase of an EPIRB devise to take care of emergencies and the Fremantle shed has donated my Swable puncture proof tyres as well as my shoes and sandals for the 15,500km journey.

Both walks so far have been to raise money for Arthritis WA. This next walk around the coast of Australia will be to raise funds and awareness not only for arthritis research but also for men’s health through the Fremantle Menshed. Most importantly, the moral support I’m getting from the Men’s shed movement is exceptional. I urge all the Sheds along the way to get involved in these very worthwhile causes. They will help us to build an even stronger community of Men’s Sheds. We’re currently working on estimated times of arrival anywhere on route.


ALL WELCOMESunday 16th March 20149.30 am to 3.00 pm

Tom Perrott Reserve McCabe St. Mosman Park

FEELING CRAFTY?Perth’s premier destination for locally produced handmade goods

60 stalls selling a wide range of high quality, locally produced hand made goods, including welded steel sculptures, pottery, jewellery, clothing, wooden toys, photographs and much more.

Plus the opportunity to have a look through the largest Men’s Shed in WA.

Food, drinks and children’s

activities available throughout the day.Admission by gold coin donation.

Mosman Craft Market is hosted by the Mosman Park Community Men’s Shed. The Market is supported by the Western Australian Men’s Shed Association, the Rotary Club of Mosman Park and the Town of Mosman Park.


* clothing

* toys & gifts

* photography

* food and drink

* kid’s activitives and much more!

* 60+ stalls

* sculpture

* jewellery

* painting

* pottery

CRAFT Perth’s premier destination for locally produced, hand-made goods

Mosman Craft Markets are hosted by the Mosman Park Community Men’s Shed. The Markets are supported by the Western Australian Men’s Shed Association, the Rotary Club of Mosman Park and the Town of Mosman Park.

Sunday 16th March9.30 am to 3.00 pm

Tom Perrott Reserve, McCabe St, Mosman Park

* Plus, the opportunity to have a look through the largest Men’s Shed in WA

* Food, drinks and children’s activities available throughout the day

* Admission by gold coin donation

MOSMAN PARK

MARKETSMOSMANincl. free face

painting, balloon twisting and

bouncy castle by Rosie O


Join us at the Fremantle Mens Shed for a fundraising event with a difference.

VENEER is an amazing, insight-ful play written by Fremantle playwright, Kerry Bowden. Set in a Men’s Shed, the cast of five talented actors will present this outdoor performance in the grounds of Freo Mens Shed on February 23rd.

VENEER showcased to rave reviews at the 2013 Fremantle Festival.

Just what does happen in

Booking options:

• Online at www.trybooking.com

• Email the Freo Shed [email protected] - Please include contact details and number of tickets required

• Phone the Freo Shed on 9336 3959

• Door sales only if the produc-tion is not sold out.

For Enquiries

Bill Mob 0411 134 808Paul Mob 0450 925 587

Fremantle Men’s Community Shed “Adding Value to out Com-munity”

6-8 Nannine Street, White Gum Valley, WA 6162 Web: www.fremanshed.orgPhone: 9336 3959

MEN’S SHEDS?


At the 2013 WAMSA Seminar, a number of fund raising ideas were elicited from the members of various Sheds. The list below is provided as a set of ideas that can help all Sheds to increase their fundraising opportunities.

The Warbler is eager to publish other ideas and success stories from Sheds, so if your Shed has anything to share, drop a note to [email protected]

Shed Activity Shed ActivityAll Membership Fees AlBANY Garden BenchesBiCtON Make bird nesting boxes

Bikes – repair and sellFurniture for aged careMake things for schools

BiNDOON Jobs around town

BROOME 44 gal drums – sell as garden pots1000 litre drums – sell for $50 for waste products

CANNiNG Pre-cut boxes for kids to put together

Collect cans and scrap metalOdd Jobs

DONGARA Coffee tables

Clean Graffiti from walls etc GERAlDtON Recycle palletsContract work

Flat packs – Bunnings and MastersSausage sizzlesMake toysRepairs

HOPEtOuN Run the tip

Parking for marketsStall at Rotary MarketsBat stand for WACCA

lESCHENAult BikesFlat pack furnitureCubby houses

MOSMAN PARK

Repair trailers for Surf Club boats MuKiNBuDiN Wheat Crop

NARROGiN Entry StatementMain roadsGate duties and parkingRaffle firewood

SuBiACO Breadboard and key boardsChild’s playhouse at PMHCraft Fairs

WONGAN HillS

Salvage and sell railway sleepers YORK Shire fencing and pavingGarage sales

FuND RAiSiNG iDEASFOR YOuR SHED



Linkwest staff are developing a short training program on the Roles and Responsibilities of being on a Management Committee. It is anticipated that this training will available in March this year. It will be conducted on a one to one basis (one person or your whole committee) so there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions specific to your circumstances. Training will be approximately 2 hours and can be conducted either in person or via Skype.

Cost: Linkwest Full members: $110 per hour (inc. GST) Linkwest Associate members $132.50 per hour (inc. GST) Non-members: $165 per hour (inc. GST) To register your interest in this training, please contact our Centre Development Manager [email protected]

Management Committee Handbook

Linkwest is also in the process of developing a Management Committee Handbook covering such topics as:-Governance verses managementCommittee roles and responsibilitiesKnowing your ConstitutionMeeting proceduresThis resource will be free to Linkwest full members and available at a nominal cost to associates and non-members.

Training for Management Committees

Funding of up to $20,000 is provided to help establish a new community garden or up to $10,000 to help maintain existing community gardens.Some ideas of what the grants can be used for include:• garden feasibility, planning

and design• development of policies

and manuals• training, workshops and

other events at your garden• community engagement

strategies and projects• advertising and promotion

including signage• building the capacity of the

community garden sector and volunteers

• evaluation of your garden and its programs

• infrastructure (i.e. reticulation, fencing)

• soil, mulch, compost, etc.

For more information or to apply: Website: http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grants/grants/Pages/Community-Gardens-Grants-.aspxGuidelines:http://www.

communities.wa.gov.au/Documents/Grants%20and%20funding/Community%20Gardens%20Guidelines%202014.pdf

Community Garden Grants

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UP FOR GRABS

A camera memory card that was found in Perth in early December handed in to Andrew Haselden, the Building Services Manager at Central Park Management, who wants to reunite it with its rightful owner. it has a few personal pictures on it but also quite a number of pictures of Men’s Sheds across Perth, including what looks like a conference run by WAMSA in Cannington on the 14th of October this year.

the only identifying info that we can find on the card are some pictures of a relatives(?) graduation from Griffith university and the certificate gives the graduates name. it’s not a lot to go on, but based on the amount of photos from local Men’s Sheds there is a good chance that he is somehow affiliated with the Men’s Shed organisation.

if you think you might be the owner, please contact Central Park or Andrew either by email or on the numbers below:[email protected] 08 9481 8000Fax 08 9481 0841Mobile 0434 413 892

Mosman Park Community Men’s Shed has the following items available free to a good home or homes.

Elu 229mm (9”) Drop Saw with mobile bench. This is a well known brand with a good reputation. The saw is operational.

Paulcall Combination table saw (200mm blade) and planer. This is a Hobby scale unit in working order.


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