Thursday, 14 November 2024

 Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (12:43): (1254) My question is for the Minister for Carers and Volunteers, and the question is: will the minister support members of the Whittlesea Men’s Shed by supporting their grant application to extend their shed and continue their fantastic work? Together with the Liberal candidate for McEwen Jason McClintock I recently had the pleasure of speaking with members of the Whittlesea Men’s Shed, who told us about the incredible work that they are doing to provide a place where men can connect with each other, share a yarn, learn new skills, swap ideas and build useful things. Whittlesea Men’s Shed have about 70 participants as well as a growing women’s group and desperately need to expand their shed. They have applied to the men’s shed funding program for a grant of $45,000 to extend the shed to accommodate a larger machine workshop. They do terrific work, and both Jason and I fully support their very worthy application, which deserves the minister’s close consideration.