Cluster Committee

The Committee of the Central Coast Shed Cluster meet each month on the first Wednesday.

Often, invited guests speak with the group to highlight important issues or relevant to Men's Sheds and their members on the Central Coast this week the group was addressed by -

Job Centre Australia – Brian Yates, Manager & Tony Meredith, trainer who spoke about interest in men’s Sheds and possible partnership for their disability clients. Their aim is to get clients ready for work - .i.e. integration with groups like socialising and communication. Disabilities range from physical, mental health, autism.

Job Centre can offer training and support for sheds currently dealing with disability clients and is looking at feasibility of clients attending men’s sheds in a structured program. Job Centre has just purchased Bateau Bay Golf range where their clients are working. Job Centre has 4 offices on the central coast and 3 in Newcastle.

Therese Wellsmore  – Better Health self-management

This group is for people with long term health issues and get peer support to help them manage their chronic condition. Six week courses to assist people achieve in setting and achieving goals and provide strategies to help with management of condition. Courses held at Mangrove Mountain, Long Jetty, Wyong, Woy Woy, Kincumber.

Handouts given to all Sheds for display on notice boards.

Therese has offered to speak at sheds where there is an interest in the programme or shedders would like to learn more about what is available.