Mens Sheds Build Healthy Communities

This week the The Australian Men’s Shed Association is celebrating the role Sheds play in fostering social connections, improving wellbeing, and strengthening local networks.

Across Australia, more than 1,200 Men’s Sheds provide a place for people to work, share, and support each other, with 40 of these located in Tasmania.

Media release – Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA), 8 September 2025

Building Healthy Communities across Australia

The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is celebrating Men’s Shed Week 8–13 September 2025 with the theme of Building Healthy Communities across Australia.

Every week, thousands of Australians walk through the doors of more than 1,200 Men’s Sheds nationwide – and in doing so, they help build healthier, stronger communities, one project and one conversation at a time.

Led annually by the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) in the week following Father’s Day, Men’s Shed Week is a national celebration of the role Sheds play in building healthy communities across Australia.

Men’s Sheds deliver programs and activities that foster community spirit, create social connections, and strengthen local networks. They bring together people of all backgrounds to work, share, learn, and support each other – helping to build a more inclusive Australia while improving health and wellbeing.

In 2025, the theme “Building Healthy Communities” highlights the vital role Sheds play at the heart of their towns and suburbs. Men’s Sheds don’t just build community within their own walls – they take their skills and spirit into the wider community, supporting local charities, lending a hand to neighbours, and tackling projects that make a real difference. In doing so, they meet practical needs while strengthening the social fabric that keeps communities connected and resilient.

Giving back is at the core of the Shed movement – with 61.03% of shedders saying one of the main reasons they attend is to contribute to their local community. In towns and cities nationwide, the work of Men’s Sheds leaves lasting impacts – strengthening wellbeing, reducing isolation, and creating a sense of belonging.

Throughout the week, Sheds across the country will open their doors, share their stories, and showcase how connection, purpose and mateship are as valuable as any project completed. Local, state and federal government representatives are being invited to see first-hand how Sheds are building healthier, more connected communities every day.

“Men’s Shed Week is an opportunity to honour the community that the Men’s Shed movement creates and invite more Australians to get involved – whether that be by joining, supporting, or simply learning more,” said AMSA Executive Officer David Helmers.

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