05 April 2008

Future Directions



  1. To secure funding and complete 6 metre extension with acoustic insulation for the whole building to allow SIX DAY OPERATION
  2. To continue development of a safe shed environment
  3. To further translate skills held by long-experienced Shed members to others both in and outside the shed.
  4. To grow Shed membership and attendance beyond the current two days.
  5. To bring about more Shed usage including, indigenous youth, students at risk, disabled & women.
  6. To assess need and if required enable a regular ladies' day.
  7. To assess need and enable Saturday opening for men in 5-day weekly employment.
  8. To subcontract to Mary McKillop Mens Shed the manufacture of components for child wheel chairs to Timor and Cambodia for child landmine victims.
  9. To develop communication and linkage relationships and partnerships with other Men's Sheds.
  10. NOT to employ any management or operational persons.
  11. To direct the Shed as a community resource.
  12. To be open and receptive to community needs and aspirations which can be supplied or serviced by the Shed.
  13. To develop and expanding work projects.
  14. To develop knowledge, education & programs for men, in health issues hearing from other community groups, produce a place for men to socialise not necessarily in a work program.
  15. Developed blogspot web newsletter.

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