Hobart - 2009

Welcome to the 3rd National Men's Shed Conference which is hosted by the Tasmanian Men's Shed Association Inc. in conjunction with AMSA Inc. (Australian Men's Sheds Association).

Following the unequaled success of the first two National Community Men's Sheds conferences it is now becoming evident that Men's Sheds are the fastest growing community development segment in Australia.  The first conference at Lakes Entrance introduced the early Sheds to each other whilst the Manly conference demonstrated the Shed movement to the whole outside community.  The theme for this conference is "Where to from Here"? with emphasis on Sustainability, Shed Management and the future direction for Sheds.

A major feature of Men's Sheds is helping to improve men's health and there will be a special focus on this role of Sheds in relation to these issues.  National Men's Health Ambassadors and a number of National Men's Health groups will be explaining "Why Health organizations want to affiliate with Men's Sheds" and what positive features they see in the Shed concept.

Having pioneered the concept, Australia is getting ready to export Community Men's Sheds to the world and speakers from overseas will explain the developments in their countries.  As with all of our Conferences there will be plenty of time for Shedders to meet, chat, exchange ideas and renew friendships.

The Organisers hope that the rich programme of keynote speakers, papers, workshops, debate and conversation will stimulate, inspire, encourage and energise all participants to become further involved in the ground breaking, joyful and constructive innovation of Men's Sheds.

Ted Donnelly - President, AMSA Inc
John Waters - President, Tasmanian Men's Shed Assoc.Inc

Presentations

Monday 24th August, 2009