Men’s Shed Week focuses on “Building Healthy Communities”
Men’s Shed Week runs from Monday 8 September to Saturday 13 September 2025, shining a national spotlight on the role Men’s and Community Sheds play in improving health, wellbeing and social connection.
Held annually in the week following Father’s Day, the event raises awareness of the grassroots movement that now stretches across Australia, with thousands of sheds offering a place for men to connect, share skills and support one another.
The 2025 theme, “Building Healthy Communities”, highlights the practical, social and wellbeing benefits sheds bring not only to members, but to families and the wider community.
Throughout the week, sheds are encouraged to open their doors, host events, and share their stories, with a focus on engaging local, state and federal representatives in celebrations.
“Men’s Shed Week is an opportunity to honour the grassroots contributions of shedders, raise awareness of the Men’s Shed movement, and invite more Australians to get involved — whether that be by joining, supporting or simply learning more,” said AMSA Executive Officer David Helmers.
The initiative is supported by the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) and its major partner, Fair Dinkum Builds.
AMSA has highlighted events taking place this week including:
Queensland
Gladstone Men’s Shed Big Day Out
Tool and wood turning demonstrations, shed tours, music and lunch!
Gold coin donation appreciated
10am-2pm, Thurs 11 September
Address: 18 Moura Cr, Barney Point, Phone 0408 980 175
Russell Island Men’s Shed Celebration
Boot Bazaar, live music, sausage sizzle, fire brigade and garden groups
8am-12pm, Sat 6 September
Address: Russell Island Op Shop, 55 Jackson Road, Russell Island, phone 0438 507 516
South Australia
Mannum Community Men’s Shed Open Day
Light morning tea available
9am-1pm, Thurs 11 September 2025
Address: 58A Walker Avenue, Mannum, phone 0407 010 686
Western Australia
Peel Community Men’s Shed Open Day
9am-1pm, Thurs, 11 September
11 Guava Way Halls Head 6210, phone 0417 924 204
Victoria
Men’s Shed Numurkah Shed Open Day
Open Shed to display Christmas decorations the Shed have created together with the Numurkah Yarn Bombers crotched and knitted decorations for the re-cycled pallet Christmas trees.
10am-2pm, Fri 12 September
Address: 50 Knox Street Numurkah, phone 0459 622 155
Tasmania
Men’s & Community Shed Ravenswood Lunch
11.30am-1.30pm Tues 9 September
Address: 341 Vermont Road, Ravenswood, phone 0488180254
NSW
Burra Community Shed Official Opening!
12pm 13 & 14 September
Address: 83 Hilltop Road Burra
RSVP [email protected]
Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed Breakfast
7.30-10am, 10 September
17G Irrawang St, Raymond Terrace, phone 02 4983 2580
Elermore Vale Men’s Shed BBQ Lunch
11.30-1.30pm, Weds 10 September
Address: 127 Croudace Road, Elermore Vale, phone 0417 669 162
Cessnock Men’s Shed and Garden Breakfast
8am, Tuesday 9 September.
Address: Wine Country Drive, Inside Calvary Site, Cessnock, phone 0422 336 367