The Allan Labor Government is improving the health and wellbeing of communities across the state, through the allocation of infrastructure funding to 28 Men’s Sheds as part of the latest round of the Men’s Shed Funding Program. 

Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh today announced that Benambra was among the 28 successful recipients of the Men’s Shed Funding Program. 

Benambra will receive 100,000 towards the construction of a brand new facility. It comes as the latest in a number of grants provided to Men’s Sheds by the state Labor government. 

The Allan Labor Government has proudly provided 487 grants to Men’s Sheds since 2015, through an annual $1 million investment.  

To view the full list of grant recipients visit Men's Shed Funding Program - DFFH Service Providers. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria MP Tom McIntosh:

“The Benambra Men’s Shed will make such a difference for the local region. 

“It’ll provide great facilities for locals to learn new skills, contribute to the community and improve wellbeing.” 

Quotes attributable to Benambra Neighbourhood House Manager Trudy Anderson: 

“The Benambra community is so very excited and grateful for the allocation of funding.” 

“Supporting peers, building resilience, and being self sustainable is very important to our community.”