Bairnsdale Men’s Shed

13/09/2026

Member’s project. Paul had a small outdoor glass top table & an idea to enhance the size of the top. To create a hexagonal timber top with the glass inlaid. Howard & Paul did some maths trying to calculate the correct mitre angles & ended up doing some trial & error cutting to get that Hexagon to fit together. It was then biscuit joined & glued before routing out the rebate to set the glass top. Came up looking good.

19/08/2026

Another Health session provided by Lauren of Ambulance Victoria Community Engagement Team. This month’s topic was STROKE, 25% of Australians suffer at least 1 stroke in their life.

03/08/2026

Members share this with family & friends who may be considering doing distance/ online learning or out of school VCE, at TAFE or university.

Only three days to go until the Gippsland East Study Hub ‘Uni Your Way’ Pop-Up Open Day at The Hub - Bairnsdale 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale on Wednesday 5 August 2026.

The Pop-Up Day is designed to complement, rather than replicate, a tertiary Open Day experience for VCE/VM, VET, home-schooled, mature-age and adult learners in our region by helping prospective regional students explore tertiary education options without needing to leave their community to study.

The event will include subject-themed stations with representation from a range of universities, TAFEs and RTOs who will showcase their courses and help prospective regional students explore qualification options across a range of study areas.

Time: 12:00pm-6:30pm
BBQ Lunch: 12:00pm-2:00pm
University representatives available from 12:00pm-4:30pm
STEAM Lab 3:30pm-6:30pm
- Hourly Door Prize Draws
- Fun Competitions and great prizes from local businesses to be won.
- Tour the Gippsland East Study Hub and find out how we can support your studies.

To find out more call 03 5153 1745

31/07/2026

Share with family & friends who may be considering upskilling with an online senior school, TAFE or University course.

The Gippsland East Study Hub team are arranging a “Uni Your Way” Pop-Up Open Day event at the Bairnsdale Study Hub, 27 Dalmahoy Street Bairnsdale on the 5th of August from 12:00pm to 6:30pm.

Regional students often face hurdles that urban students do not. At the Pop-Up Day, we aim to complement (not replicate) a Uni Open Day experience for students in our region; rather, promote options for students considering further study and the practicalities of being a student either living at home or away.

We are inviting VCE/VM, VET and mature aged students within the East Gippsland and Wellington Shires who may be exploring future study options and may not have the opportunity to attend an Open Day at their preferred university on set dates. Parents and carers are most welcome to attend.

There are an enormous range of courses available to study Online or Hybrid Australia wide, allowing students to learn and gain qualifications without leaving their homes or communities.

Participants can learn about a range of distance education courses available, explore free student support facilities, early entry programs and regional pathways, alternate learning opportunities, career and practical living supports.

- Free BBQ lunch (12-2pm)
- STEAM Lab & Tech Library activities to explore creativity with science and technology (including virtual reality and robotics). (12-6.30 with a likely concentration of visitors after school or work from about 3:30pm onwards).

Please note, the QR code on the flyer leads to the Gippsland East Study Hub website with an evolving list of upcoming 2026 Open Days in Victoria. Explore!
..Consideration for students in Outreach areas who may be unable to make the Bairnsdale event who are interested in receiving further information; we can share and distribute via a Local Student Support colleague at an *Outreach Study Hub nearest to you. Outreach locations include Orbost, Omeo, Heyfield, Mallacoota and Yarram.

Please contact [email protected] for more information or phone 03 5153 1745

31/07/2026

You can support this campaign by signing the petition at The Hub office, Bairnsdale Men’s Shed, Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House

📣 Calling all shedders and shed supporters!

🛠️ STRONGER MEN'S SHEDS MEAN STRONGER COMMUNITIES
Victoria's men's sheds deliver enormous health benefits and a huge social contribution to members and communities across the state.

❗ INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT FOR MEN'S SHEDS
Men's sheds have received the same amount of funding since 2012 but our network has tripled in size. Men's sheds are underfunded and under-resourced.

✅ WHAT'S NEEDED
Men's sheds are calling for an increase in State Government funding from $1 million to $3 million per annum from 2027/28 with ongoing indexation.

💙 HOW YOU CAN HELP
Show your support on our e-postcard on our website or put your name on a form at your local shed. Every name counts!

👉 Add your name now : https://www.vmsa.org.au/help-us-build-a-future/

31/07/2026

Lisa dropped in with a friend’s home made ‘bingo box’ - mini lectern that holds markers, clips etc. She wanted one with modifications, Robert sourced materials & Howard completed the project.

30/07/2026

Monthly social day out, thanks to Tye Stacey for arranging the July event, a good roll up and great food.

20/07/2026

Men's Health update. Recently we had a visit from Lauren Cornall, Ambulance Paramedic with Gippsland Community Engagement Team Ambulance Victoria to deliver the Call, Push, Shock program which provided an opportunity for hands-on practice for CPR and use of a training defibrillator as we have a defibrillator on site.

03/07/2026

Hi all Bairnsdale Men’s Shed is not accepting individual friends (aside from our members & locals) to limit page traffic to items of interest. We do accept other Men’s Shed pages. You are most welcome to follow us.

01/07/2026

Tuesday 30th June a group from the shed visited demonstration open cut pit at to learn more about this proposed project. Some enjoyed lunch at Lindenow Pub after the tour.