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| Mt Gravatt Men's Shed |
Men’s Shed Mount Gravatt welfare coordinator Elwyn Jackson, 70, said the non-profit organisation, which enables retired men to get together and learn new skills, wanted to be able to expand its role in the community and offer new courses.
“Essentially we need those dollars to be able to get the shed to where we want it to be, to get us really operational,” Mr Jackson said.
“Our whole purpose of building the shed was to get retired men together and enjoy the camaraderie of the other men involved, and that’s why having the Men's Shed open is so important to us.”
Mr Jackson said a $100,000 pledge by Bonner MP Ross Vasta was a welcome start to the fundraising, but that more support was needed to help the organisation make a difference for residents and stay operational.
“We are very appreciative of the local government, state government and even the federal government for all their donations,” he said.
“I think they are realising the importance of getting these facilities up and running.”Men's Shed Foundation member Rodney Larkin said the charity prided itself on community involvement.
“We have been involved in helping out a few of the local groups, such as the Red Cross, Bluecare, Salvation Army, The Anglican church and even some of the local schools,” he said.
“It’s important that all the men are active but it’s more important we can assist the community where we can.”
Nurse and Mount Gravatt resident Elisa Meers said she was glad to have an organisation like the Men's Shed in her local area.
“Working in healthcare I can see the many benefits of the Men's Shed,” she said.
“Keeping active is extremely important for mental wellbeing and I feel that organisations such as this should be a higher priority in the eyes of the government.”
For more information on the Mt Gravatt Men's Shed visit http://www.mtgravattmensshed.org.au/
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