Upgrading Tasmanian Men’s Sheds

Ten Men’s Sheds across Tasmania will receive a share of $476,000 to help renovate, construct or upgrade their facilities.

Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs, Roger Jaensch, said the Tasmanian Government was delivering important investment into Men’s Sheds through the Capital Investment Grants Program.

“Our Men’s Sheds are important places to meet others, share knowledge and get help on those DIY projects,” Minister Jaensch said.

“The Sheds also provides space to improve men’s health and wellbeing by combatting social isolation and offering a friendly place to connect, learn new skills and build camaraderie with others.

“Our Government’s funding will deliver capital upgrades at the Sheds as part of our 2030 strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, ensuring they continue to serve their Tasmanian communities.”

The 2025-26 recipients of the grants program are:

• $115,973 for Swansea Community and Men’s Shed to upgrade and expand the current shed
• $11,691 for Devonport Men’s Shed to invest in solar energy and expansion of internal area
• $220,000 for Kingston Men’s Shed to expand the current building and space
• $5,709 for the Veterans and Community Wood Centre (Kings Meadows Community Men’s Shed) to invest in upgrades to power supply for the shed
• $12,581 for the Geeveston Community Centre to replace the shed’s doors
• $13,328 for the Sorell Men's Shed to invest in solar energy panels
• $15,600 for the Starting Point Neighbourhood House in Launceston for the Health and Safety Comes First at MACS Stage 3 project
• $73,968 for the Tresca Community Centre in the West Tamar to extend the shed
• $6,150 for the Zeehan Men's Shed for the shed’s container extension
• $1,000 for the Spring Bay Men’s Shed kitchen upgrade

For more information about the Tasmanian Men’s Sheds Capital Investment Grants Program, visit the community grants page on the Service Tasmania website.