Men’s Sheds across Durack are being invited to apply for funding as part of the latest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Programme (NDSP).
Round 24 of the NSDP will specifically prioritise applications requesting funding for events, improvements and equipment with a strong health, mental health, wellbeing or safety emphasis. Considering ongoing COVID-19 impacts, IT equipment and training will be prioritised to facilitate connectivity.
Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price, encouraged all Men’s Sheds in Durack to apply.
“Men’s Sheds offer men a critical avenue for social support and engagement and this new funding round will provide financial support to assist in both setting up, maintaining and ensuring a safe environment for the numerous Men’s Sheds across Durack,” Ms Price said.
“I appreciate every opportunity I get to visit the Men’s Sheds in Durack and witness the social and health benefits the Sheds provide. This funding can help deliver programs with a strong health, wellbeing or safety focus,” Melissa Price said.
Men’s Sheds can apply for financial support across the following funding categories:
· Category 1: Health, Wellbeing, and Events $8,000 maximum
· Category 2: Shed Improvements $8,000 maximum
· Category 3: Equipment $5,000 maximum
· Category 4: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Events $8,000 maximum
· Category 5: Defibrillators $2,250 maximum
Applications for the current funding round close Tuesday 27 September.
For more information, visit https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/national-shed-development-programme-nsdp
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Media Contact:
Jackie Perry 0427 587 395, jackie.perry@aph.gov.au