Call on your SHED mate-Think on Good- Guest Peter Siney, President, Maroochy Men’s Shed-shares what goes on at the Men's Shed and how vital it is for healthy community connections.

Hello and welcome to think on good, coming up do you feel lonely or are you experiencing social loneliness? According to a relationships Australia survey 1 in 5 Australians “said they often feel lonely” and 28% said they are experiencing social loneliness. today, we find out how one community group is gaining momentum to connect people across the sunshine coast, Australia and even the globe.

Think on good is the place to share inspirational stories and learn about building a healthy mind through community connections, therapy, programs and resources.

Australian Men’s Shed Association

Shoulder to shoulder

History

Start-ups in 1980’s

2007 research

establishment of manual registered Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA)

More than 1000 Men’s Sheds in Australia.

Registered charity

www.mensshed.org

Australian Men’s Shed Association

Skills Groups

Woodwork

IT and computers

Metal work

Home Brewing

Songwriting

Repair work

1300 550 009

Australian Men’s Shed Association

Benefits

Health and well-being

Meet new friends

Give back to the community

To share knowledge and expertise

Learn new skills

Ref: Men’s Sheds in Australia effects on physical health and mental wellbeing, Beyond Blue 2013

Maroochy Men’s Shed

www.maroochymensshed.com.au

Queensland Men's Shed Association

www.qmsa.org.au

Australian Men’s Shed Association

www.mensshed.org

Other resources

Local Library-courses, events

Local councils’ events

Listen to Community Radio

Lads Connect- Instagram for young men)

@theladsconnect

Think on good is a program offering information for mind health and is not intended to replace medical treatment, professional advice or diagnosis.

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health symptoms, for immediate support contact- Lifeline 13 11 14.

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