Bonnyrigg Men’s Shed

The Bonnyrigg Men’s Shed is a multicultural meeting place for men, it is a place where both skilled and unskilled men can exchange ideas and work together on individual and community projects. The Bonnyrigg Men’s Shed members are semi or retired men, young men and men recovering from heath and metal health issues. The shed has strong relations with Breaside Hospital, TAFE NSW, Bonnyrigg Management and Fairfield City Council.

	The Shed works within the community to encourage reduction of waste material and uses that waste and turns it into reusable item such as rocking horses, the shed also has several outreach project throughout the year, including exercise programs, Garden projects, wood working and education projects that are open to community participation such as financial literacy programs. The men can obtain information regarding topics of interest to them, programs and services they may need.
	The Shed allows for all men in the community who are interested to participate in projects and events. It reduces social isolation, as it promotes social inclusion in the programs that it offers. It raises self esteem and enhances the social well being of the male members of the community, a more engaged and healthy male population benefits the community as a whole.
	The Shed participants are involved in numerous local communities BBQ’S and events, as well as undertaking small projects for other community centres and service providers. The Bonnyrigg Men’s Shed is open Monday and Tuesday from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm. For future information on what is happening at the shed ring Ross Smith on 02 8786 0040 or Mathew Dillon 02 96097400