Constituency questions
South-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:47): (1363) My constituency question is for Minister Spence in her capacity as the Minister for Carers and Volunteers. Men’s sheds are safe and practical places for men to meet, make social connections and actively participate in their local communities. In the Berwick electorate Akoonah Park Men’s Shed Inc received more than $3000 as one of the 29 men’s sheds right across Victoria that received funding through the 2024–25 men’s shed funding program. This particular men’s shed provides a variety of activities, including metalwork and woodwork, photography, music, cooking, blacksmithing, pool, golf, caravanning, computers, walking, bike riding, models and community projects. The funding is aimed to ensure that local men’s sheds such as Akoonah Park have welcoming and well-equipped spaces to work on projects, make friends and access support. Minister, how is this government supporting men’s sheds and the important work they do for my constituents in the south-east?