About Men’s Sheds
Men’s Sheds are Growing
In the few years since the Men’s Sheds idea started to become formalized and recognized in Australia until now, the needs and benefits have become recognized and accepted in many countries.
In Canada, there are now over twenty sheds, growing from one in 2012. In a similar time window, Ireland grew from one trial to over 250 in less than five years; Great Britain established several hundred in five years. The difference is the degree of support from the various levels of government and the recognition of cost benefits and a return of support through health service agencies.
Men’s Sheds are being established in many countries in Europe, New Zealand, United States and elsewhere. Australia has established approximately 1,000 sheds with about 100,000 members and is recognizing cost benefits in the delivery and quality of many health services to senior and aboriginal males.
Links to Men’s Sheds
Men’s Sheds in Canada
A registered charity, Men’s Sheds Canada (MSC) was formed in 2022 to support both the strengthening of existing Sheds and the expansion of new Sheds across the country. Although a relatively new organization, we have emerged as a driving force for innovation within the men’s health sector and are at the forefront of addressing the pressing issues of men’s mental health and social isolation. Here is how we are working to support and grow the Men’s Shed movement across Canada:
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International Men’s Sheds
Click here to link : Men’s Sheds Across the World is a regular newsletter provided by Punch Jackson of Edmonton. A wide range of topics, developments and research about Men’s Sheds, men’s health and related subjects around the world.