Lockdown has meant our shire's Men's Sheds can't meet every week, or catch up over the all important morning tea, but members have still found ways to stay connected.

Batemans Bay Men's Shed vice-president Les O'Connell said members were just a phone call away.

"It's important to pick up the phone and check in on each other at the moment when we can't meet in person," he said.

"I like to give the other members a call a couple of times a week to catch up and make sure they're ok, and it also lets them know I'm ok."

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We all now know the impacts social isolation can have on our physical and mental health and for many of us the pandemic has been the first time we've experienced such isolation.

Australian Governor-General and Men's Shed Association patron the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC said organisations like the Men's Shed could make "a world of difference" during the lockdown.

"I've seen first-hand how the organisation can give someone a new lease on life," he said.

"The theme of this year's Men's Shed week - connection, community, camaraderie - goes to the heart of what's important in life and what make's our nation strong."

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Sadly over the weekend Batemans Bay Men's Shed life member George Fitzgerald died, aged 89.

Mr O'Connell said the members were keen to celebrate his life, friendship and contribution to the shed as soon as lockdown restrictions lifted.

"When we're allowed 20-plus people indoors we'll start looking at returning to the shed, we can't wait," he said.

"It's going to be one very special morning tea, that first time we get to be back together again."