Members statements
Hume Men’s Shed
Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (09:37): Last Friday I had the privilege of again visiting the Hume Men’s Shed in Craigieburn. Thank you to Bruce Tripptree for hosting the visit and for sharing insights into the work of the shedders. This vital community hub provides invaluable services for residents in both the Kalkallo and Greenvale electorates, so it was great to visit with the member for Greenvale. With the shed currently running an impactful program mentoring students from Hume Valley School, it was also great that the member for Broadmeadows could come along. The shed offers a welcoming space for men to connect, share skills and support one another, and the mentoring initiative sees members of the shed generously sharing their time, wisdom and practical skills whilst building confidence and positive relationships with the students.