The aim of the shed is to promote mental and physical health.
The blokes meet to take on personal projects and tasks for the community. Thousands of jobs have been completed for the community since opening.
They have included 10 red gum seats for the Caldwell wetlands, and 80 bird nest boxes, of various sizes and design for eight different species of birds, for the West Berriquin Irrigators Inc.
The shed organised and hosted a men’s health forum in 2011 which was attended by 96 men from across the region from Balranald to Albury, and assisted in two health nights held by Intereach.
A variety of grants, including a substantial grant from the formation of the Edward River Council have helped the shed’s equipment expansion, and it now has more excellent wood and metal working equipment, new dust extraction arrangements and one extra modern computer. The Bendigo Community Bank provided funds to set up a demountable as an office and computer room. Other organisations, businesses and clubs have been supportive.
The original sponsor was Vinnies Reconnect, and the former Conargo Shire was a great supporter over the years.
The members believe the most important room is the smoko room with good conversation and expressing personal opinions on most subjects.
Recently both the Lions and Rotary clubs have held social nights at the shed and been given a tour of the shed facilities including some demonstrations of the equipment. The shed has supported various schools and their projects.
The Deniliquin Menshed is now a member of the Australian Mens Shed Association (AMSA) with around 950 other sheds, of varying sizes and all doing many different projects.
The Deniliquin Menshed opens each Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 4pm.
Visitors and prospective members are most welcome; smoko is at 10am and 3pm.
