More than making sawdust at the Men’s Shed

Bourke Men’s Shed last Thursday meeting with Beth Gow and Mick O’Bryan from the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) – back l-r: Colin Rose, Beth Gow (AMSA), Ron Wood, Barry Wood, Bob Stutsel, Lachlan Ford, Stephen Walsh, and Mark Scott. Seated at front: Dave Neylon, Leonie Brown, Mick O’Bryan (AMSA), Cecil Dorrington and Robert Whitfield. Photo: Ian Cole

Story: Kristin Murdock and Ian Cole

There is plenty being built inside Australia’s Men’s Sheds, but according to Australian Men’s Shed Association Support Officer Beth Gow, some of the most important work happens around the kitchen table.

Ms Gow was in Bourke last week as part of a western NSW road trip visiting local Men’s Sheds and finding out firsthand how they are going, what challenges they face, and where additional support may be needed.

She visited Nyngan before arriving in Bourke and was due to continue to Cobar, accompanied by NSW committee member Mick O’Brien.

“It’s fantastic for us to be able to come out here,” Ms Gow said. […]

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