The 8th National Men's Shed Gathering will be held at Morphettville Racecourse from 10-12 September 2019.
Group Rates are also available - see the Registrations and Info page for more information.
Message from David Helmers Australian Men’s Shed Association Executive Officer/Conference Convenor 2019
‘On behalf of our Organising Committee, I look forward to welcoming you to the 8th National Men's Shed Gathering being held at Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide SA.
The 2019 Conference theme, ‘Our Community’, will include traditional Conference content on Men’s Shed operations and best practice, health &wellbeing, workshops and demonstrations, a robust social programme and an acknowledgement of the increasing position Men’s Sheds have within their communities. Men’s Shed positively engage with their community for the benefit of their community and have become vital community assets and, in many regions, the main or only focal point for positive male engagement and activity.
The Conference streams will be presented by experienced Shedders, professional service providers and the highly skilled AMSA team.
This is a Conference not to be missed and I look forward to meeting you in Adelaide in September.'
David Helmers Australian Men’s Shed Association Executive Officer/Conference Convenor 2019
Message from John Sharples Relieving Chairman Australian Men’s Shed Association Board
‘The Australian Men’s Shed movement has more far reaching influences than simply keeping men occupied by working together on meaningful projects as it touches a much broader demographic of Australian society.
The positive affect of spending time with like-minded Shed members filters down to the families and spouses of participants. Furthermore, the contributions made to the wider community through this significantly effective volunteer force of men who are all seeking a meaningful purpose is also recognised at all levels of our society.
Men’s Sheds also provide the right environment to promote health for men, an issue recognised as requiring a national approach to improving health outcomes for all men and boys in Australia. The AMSA is proud to play a leading role in promoting a range of health-related programs in an environment in which men feel comfortable.'
John Sharples Relieving Chairman Australian Men’s Shed Association Board
“Men don’t talk face to face, they talk shoulder to shoulder”
The 8th National Men’s Shed Gathering will be held at the Morphettville Racecourse Adelaide SA and is expected to attract over 300 delegates. It aims to promote the Community of Men’s Sheds throughout Australia and the contribution Men’s Sheds make to their own communities.
Delegates will come from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, including ‘shedders’, shed coordinators, health and aged care providers, educators and policy makers.
The 2019 Gathering, themed Our Community, will include traditional content such as information on Men’s Shed operations, however, there will be a strong focus on acknowledging and celebrating the community of Men’s Sheds and the impact they have on community capacity building. Men’s Sheds are not isolated, stand alone community facilities but rather an activity that is well enmeshed into their community network.
The Gathering will encourage delegates to share, talk and discover the best ways to keep the Shed movement momentum continuing forward. Streams will be presented by experienced shedders, professional service providers and the highly skilled AMSA team.
Shedders from around the globe are invited to this gathering of the Men's Shed community in South Australia to share, connect and learn.