The Allan Labor Government is improving the health and wellbeing of communities across the state, through the allocation of infrastructure funding to 28 Men’s Sheds as part of the latest round of the Men’s Shed Funding Program. 

Member for Monbulk Daniela De Martino today announced that Mountain District Community Shed was among the 28 successful recipients of the Men’s Shed Funding Program. 

Mountain District Community Shed will receive $37,377.00 towards the conversion of a garage into a community shed. 

Mountain District Community Shed will provide a welcoming place for men to connect, socialise, learn new skills and work on common projects together. 

Daniela visited Mountain District Learning Centre (MDLC), the site of the soon-to-be converted garage, and met with MDLC’s Janet Claringbold (CEO) Robyn Burke (Chairperson, Board of Directors) and John Gerrard (Director), to congratulate them on receiving the funding.  

The Allan Labor Government has proudly provided 487 grants to Men’s Sheds since 2015, through an annual $1 million investment.  

To view the full list of grant recipients visit Men's Shed Funding Program - DFFH Service Providers. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Monbulk Daniela De Martino 

“Mountain District Community Shed will provide a welcoming place for local men to learn new skills, contribute to the community and improve wellbeing. I am thrilled that they are successful recipients of this grant.” 

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