More than a place for men to meet
The Tasmanian Government is a proud supporter of Tasmania’s Men’s Sheds. We recognise the important place Men’s Sheds have in communities and the role of the Tasmanian Men’s Sheds Association in advocating for, and supporting, sheds across Tasmania.
Did you know Tasmania has the highest number of sheds per capita in Australia?
Men’s Sheds across Tasmania
Men’s Sheds support the health and wellbeing of Tasmanian men by providing a safe place for members to connect and share, while working on community projects.
Most sheds offer a range of activities, including woodwork, welding, metal work, car maintenance, computer skills, gardening and furniture restoration.
While Men’s Sheds are usually a men’s health initiative and have been designed and developed for men, some sheds also offer membership to the wider community.
Find a Men's Shed near you at the Tasmanian Men's Shed Association website.
Men’s Shed grant programs
Tasmanian Men’s Sheds Association Grants Program
Men's Sheds can apply for funding to:
- Buy tools, equipment, machinery, or other related items that are not considered capital works, permanent or fixed upgrades to the sheds themselves.
- Run men’s health and wellbeing programs, including mental health initiatives.
- Train and educate members.
- Deliver initiatives that support the broader community.
Further information about the program is on the Service Tasmania website. If you would like to be notified when this program opens next, sign up to receive grant alerts via email.
Tasmanian Men’s Shed Capital Investment Grants Program
Men's Sheds can apply for funding for:
- The construction of new Men’s Sheds where the remaining required funds have been secured.
- Capital works to current Men’s Sheds including infrastructure upgrades, renovations, construction or building improvements.
- The outright (freehold) purchase of Men’s Sheds where the remaining required funds have been secured.
Further information about the program is on the Service Tasmania website. If you would like to be notified when this program opens next, sign up to receive grant alerts via email.
