Dallas is to get its very own Men’s Shed.
The suburb is one of 15 across Victoria chosen to share $750,000 for new sheds for men to tinker with tools and timber.
Dallas Neighbourhood House’s Frances Trimboli submitted a proposal to the state government earlier this year to build a men’s shed on a concrete slab behind the Widford Street base.
Ms Trimboli was thrilled when the news came through last Monday that the application had been successful.
Families and Children Minister Jenny Mikakos announced the successful grant winners while at the official opening of the Melbourne Men’s Shed at Federation Square.
The grants of up to $60,000 each were intended for communities with a “high need”.
Applications by Colac, Kyneton, Ararat and Warragul were also among those that succeeded. Funds can be used to build a new shed from scratch, refurbish an existing one or co-locate a men’s shed in a community facility such as a neighbourhood house.
The Men’s Shed movement is designed to give older and retired men – or any bloke – places to find companionship, a chat and a sense of purpose.
The community based, not-for-profit Australian Men’s Shed Association is the peak body for Men’s Sheds in Australia.
