I AM writing to let you know that beyondblue is giving away free computers and internet connections to newly-established Men’s Sheds across Australia.
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We still have quite a few computers to give away and I would encourage anyone thinking about establishing a new Men’s Shed in their community to get in touch with the Australian Men’s Shed Association, which administers this initiative.
The Australian Men’s Shed movement has brought together thousands of men over the past decade to share their interests, learn skills and build lifelong friendships – and this has benefitted not only the communities in which the sheds have been established, but also the men themselves.
For men who don’t have a computer at home, they can use the shed’s computer to develop new skills, access websites, email family members and perhaps learn how to pay bills online.
Also, all of the Men’s Sheds have a page on beyondblue’s The Shed Online website www.theshedonline.org.au, where they can promote their activities and interact with the broad online community.
Research shows that attending a Men’s Shed can improve men’s mental and physical wellbeing by helping them feel socially connected and less lonely.
With loneliness and social isolation a growing problem in our communities, establishing a Men’s Shed is one of the best ways to ensure that men in your community stay connected to each other.
The sheds often foster a sense of acceptance and create a sense of purpose as the men work together on projects such as making or fixing things for the community,
So if there has been talk of starting up a Men’s Shed in your area, please contact the Australian Men’s Shed Association on 1300 550 009 to find out how to access the benefits that they bring.
Georgie Harman
BeyondBlue