BURRUM District Community Men’s Shed at Howard were successful in Round 3 of the Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Community Grants for 2022-2023.

The group is very appreciative of the support by the Fraser Coast Regional Council, which has allowed the purchase of a safer more efficient sanding machine, pipe to control the stormwater at the western end of their shed, chairs for the common room and a garden shed.

A spokesperson for the group wanted to publicly acknowledge this support for their organisation that provides an important venue and social interaction for the local men.

The Burrum District Community Men’s Shed plays an important role in the Burrum District by providing a safe environment for men to meet to learn new skills, enjoy the company of other men and to participate in community projects. Their aim is to promote the general, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of men.

“By supporting the social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being of men, we are also an important vehicle for maintaining men’s health and for promoting healthy ageing” says the spokesperson.

President John Laffin says “The availability of these grants by Fraser Coast Regional Council to community groups provides much needed funding for them to continue their important work.”

The grant allowed the group to install a stormwater pipe during a “working B” which members experienced the enjoyment of camaraderie while working together. A number other projects were completed on the day with the members enjoying a “Sausage Sizzle” during the break for lunch.

The purchase and installation of the edge sander has provided a safer cleaner environment by being more compatible with our dust extraction system.