Visit the Shed & join
Come along as a visitor first and experience all that the Shed has to offer. If you like what you see, joining is straightforward.
When
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm
Closed the 1st Monday of the month for the Social Meeting · Closed Saturday & Sunday
The Shed is a friendly, relaxed place with plenty of time for a cup of tea and a chat. Check the monthly Activity Calendar for individual activity times.
Where
Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt QLD 4122.
Use the entrance off Broadwater Road, Mt Gravatt, opposite Wardle Street. Look for the windmill.
[PLACEHOLDER: best day/time for a first-time visitor and who to ask for on arrival — not stated on the current site]
Find us
Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
Use the entrance off Broadwater Road, Mt Gravatt, opposite Wardle Street. Look for the windmill.
Get directions
Visiting with a family member
Good health is based on many factors — feeling good about yourself, being productive, contributing to your community, connecting with friends and keeping an active body and mind.
The Shed offers a safe and busy environment where men can find many of these things in an atmosphere of old-fashioned mateship. Importantly, there is no pressure: men can just come and have a yarn and a cuppa if that is all they’re looking for.
The Shed’s aims include addressing isolation and loneliness faced by many men when they stop full-time work, and providing a place — especially for men who have retired — to socialise, use their skills, learn new ones and mentor each other.
Membership
| Eligibility | Males aged 18+ |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $20 |
| Annual membership | $70 (July to June) |
| Daily attendance | $3 |
| Monthly Social Meeting | $8 including lunch |
| Activities & courses | From $0 to $50, depending on consumables (most are $10) |
| Commitment | Up to you — most members attend at least once a week |
Fees as published on the Shed’s current Membership page.
Rules & safety
The rules are set out in the Constitution, the By-Laws and the Code of Conduct. The only real “must” is to observe safe working practices — all in a spirit of mateship.
All new and re-joining members must do the Orientation Program. Anyone who wants to use or visit the workshop must also complete the Health & Safety Program first.
[PLACEHOLDER: links to the Constitution, By-Laws and Code of Conduct — mentioned but not published on the current site]
How to join — 4 steps
- Complete the Application Form. It’s available from the Shed office.
- Hand it in at the office with the application fee. Cash or credit card is preferred.
- Committee check. New applications are assessed by the Management Committee on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. If successful, the Secretary will be in touch with all the paperwork you need.
- Orientation. Do the Orientation Program — check the Activity Calendar for the next session.
[PLACEHOLDER: downloadable application form (PDF) if the Shed wants one online — currently office only]