The Gisborne Men’s Shed Win an Award for Their Top Shelf

The Gisborne Men’s Shed members are the proud recipients of the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) award for being the Best Shed in Australia for connecting their members with one another and their community.

The AMSA commended the efforts of members to communicate during the height of the pandemic, running a 'virtual Shed' via newsletters and Zoom and proactively keeping in touch with people who needed support in the Gisborne community.

Since the Men’s Shed opened in 2011 the philosophy of the members has been to prioritise connecting with people. When COVID hit the group knew it was more important than ever that people had a means of maintaining ties, and continuing useful projects based on the needs of the community.

Members are thankful to the members of the Board of Macedon Ranges Health who approved their establishment in 2009, and more recently for the ongoing support of the Benetas team.

Steve Waite, Manager – Property Infrastructure, Macedon Ranges Health/ Benetas says,"We are so proud of the members of the Men’s Shed. They work tirelessly for others, and it is lovely to see them receiving recognition for all that they do," he said.

The members will now put their skills to good use, and construct a new shelf so they can display their prestigious award.

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