During the most recent sitting week of Parliament, Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland raised the funding concerns of the Murchison Men’s Shed, who are still waiting on crucial Government funding.
“Unfortunately, the Murchison Men’s Shed is still waiting on funding promised by this Government at the last election – $100,000 that would go towards improving their meeting space and help keep the older members warm and comfortable,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Despite making this a major local election commitment during the 2022 election, The Labor Government has failed to provide the Murchison Men’s Shed with all the funding they had been promised.”
Ms Cleeland also put forward questions to the Minister for Carers and Volunteers about other Men’s Sheds across the state that may be in similar situations.
“I want to make sure these important community groups are not being neglected by this Government,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Men’s Sheds create safe and inclusive spaces where men can come together, foster social connections, and actively participate in their communities.
“Meeting with our Men’s Sheds across the electorate, I have seen firsthand the wonderful benefit they provide to not only their members, but also to the broader community.
“I am also well aware that many groups have changing circumstances, have a need to expand, or require urgent repairs to help facilitate their programs.”
