Brumby Government Helps Frankston North Men Build Community
The Frankston North community will be boosted by a $50,000 Brumby Labor
Government grant to build a new Men's Shed.
Senior Victorians Minister Lisa Neville joined local residents at the site
of the new Pines Community Men's Shed in Mahogany Avenue today as part of
Bayside Community Cabinet.
"The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to assist people to better
connect with their neighbourhoods, to build stronger families and stronger
communities,'' Ms Neville said.
"These sheds will provide a relaxed place for men to make new friends,
talk things over, learn new skills and get involved in the local
community, which has great benefits for their individual health and
wellbeing.''
Member for Cranbourne Jude Perera MPsaid the shed would be of great
benefit to the local community.
"A purpose-built Men's Shed that is accessible for men of all ages is a
great result for the whole region,'' Mr Perera said.
"Local men will be encouraged to come along, talk over their issues with
others, seek help and advice, and work on projects that will have real and
practical benefits for the community in a relaxed environment.
"Using their existing talent, or learning new skills from others, the shed
will assist local men to take part in community projects such as building
benches and playground equipment for public parks and schools or projects
within the broader Frankston community.''
The new Men's Shed was part of 51 new Men's Sheds funded by the Brumby
Labor Government since last year as part of a $4 million program.
Ms Neville said the Frankston North Community Renewal program would be
extended for a further three years thanks to a $630,000 Brumby Labor
Government boost.
She said Community Renewal was having a real impact in Frankston North,
and the way residents have stepped up and worked to develop local
solutions to issues has been truly impressive.
"Through this initiative, we've created strong partnerships between
government, community organisations, individuals and businesses - which
has helped create better opportunities for local people,'' Ms Neville
said.
"During renewal consultation issues of male isolation were identified in
the Frankston North community, the community then identified a local
solution in a Men's Shed and set about making it a reality.''
Frankston North shared in a $9 million Brumby Labor Government budget
boost to extend Community Renewal projects across Victoria.
Men's sheds and community renewal are funded as part of the Brumby Labor
Government's $1.9 billion Fairer Victoria initiative; a whole of
Government social policy action plan to address disadvantage and promote
inclusion and participation.
