South Brisbane Men's Shed

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South Brisbane Men’s Shed is located at 141 Merton Road Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

It is a traditional Men’s Shed with a special interest group supporting fathers and male supporters of people with autism. The South Brisbane Men’s Shed is a traditional Men’s Shed with a special interest group of supporting fathers and male supporters of people with autism. Whether you’re interested in computers, gardening, restoring furniture, repairing a bike, or building a cubby house for a local charity, we have a range of activities to suit our members interests. Or if there’s something you’re particularly interested in getting involved with, let us know and we’ll try to include it in our program. We’re founded on an atmosphere of mateship with a desire to communicate, collaborate and create a supportive environment to promote men’s health and wellbeing. Being involved with and supporting our local community is at the forefront of our work. Our objective is to provide a safe and supportive environment for men to get involved in activities and receive advice and companionship in a stress free, comfortable and non-threatening environment. We also want to provide a place for fathers and male supporters including brothers, uncles, grandfathers, carers and friends of people with autism to come and talk with others who have similar experiences. Promoting and encouraging friendship and community involvement alongside men’s wellbeing and good health is our priority. Our Executive are here to guide and manage our resources, skills and activities of all members.

19/10/2026

The South Brisbane Men's Shed performance band, No Strings Attached, in action at ShedMusic 2026. Thank's to Coolum Men's Shed for running a great weekend.

17/10/2026

Watching various shed groups ShedMusic presented by Coolum Men's Shed Inc. Our group, No Strings Attached, is on at 4.40 today (Saturday).

Here are The Hip Replacements from the Noosa Men’s Shed & Women’s Shed.

07/10/2026

Another great workshop project, well done team.

29/06/2026

The Storyteller Chair was handed over by Merv with the help of the shed music group.
The Storyteller Chair for Bulimba State School is a great demonstration of the high quality work by the woodwork team, great effort Chris, Des, George, Merv.

26/02/2026

A Community Shed in action!

"When 79-year-old George retired, he didn’t buy a golf club or a hammock. He hung a handmade sign in his garage window: “Broken things? Bring ’em here. No charge. Just tea and talk.”

His neighbors in the faded mill town of Maple Grove thought he’d lost it. “Who fixes stuff for free?” grumbled the barber. But George had a reason. His wife, Ruth, had spent decades repairing torn coats and cracked picture frames for anyone who knocked. “Waste is a habit,” she’d say. “Kindness is the cure.” She’d died the year before, and George’s hands itched to mend what she’d left behind.

The first visitor was 8-year-old Mia, dragging a plastic toy truck with a missing wheel. “Dad says we can’t afford a new one,” she mumbled. George rummaged through his toolbox, humming. An hour later, the truck rolled again—this time with a bottle cap for a wheel and a stripe of silver duct tape. “Now it’s custom ,” he winked. Mia left smiling, but her mother lingered. “Can you… fix a résumé?” she asked. “I’ve been stuck on the couch since the factory closed.”

By noon, George’s garage buzzed. A widow brought a shattered clock (“My husband wound it every Sunday”). A teen carried a leaky backpack. George fixed them all, but he didn’t work alone. Retired teachers proofread résumés. A former seamstress stitched torn backpacks. Even Mia returned, handing him a jar of jam: “Mom says thanks for the job interview.”

Then came the complaint.

“Unlicensed business,” snapped the city inspector. “You’re violating zoning laws.”

Maple Grove’s mayor, a man with a spreadsheet heart, demanded George shut down. The next morning, 40 townsfolk stood on George’s lawn, holding broken toasters, torn quilts, and protest signs: “Fix the law, not just stuff!” A local reporter filmed a segment: “Is kindness illegal?”

The mayor caved. Sort of.

“If you want to ‘fix’ things, do it downtown,” he said. “Rent the old firehouse. But no guarantees.”

The firehouse became a hive. Volunteers gutted it, painted it sunshine yellow, and dubbed it “Ruth’s Hub.” Plumbers taught plumbing. Teenagers learned to darn socks. A baker swapped muffins for repaired microwaves. The town’s waste dropped by 30%.

But the real magic? Conversations. A lonely widow fixed a lamp while a single dad patched a bike tire. They talked about Ruth. About loss. About hope.

Last week, George found a note in his mailbox. It was from Mia, now 16, interning at a robotics lab. “You taught me to see value in broken things. I’m building a solar-powered prosthetic arm. PS: The truck still runs!”

Today, 12 towns across the state have “Fix-It Hubs.” None charge money. All serve tea.

Funny, isn’t it? How a man with a screwdriver can rebuild a world."
Let this story reach more hearts...

08/12/2025

Great idea for the man who has everything!

30/11/2025

ReadThe Shed Where Nothing Goes To Waste: Wagga’s Award-Winning Model of Community and Sustainability and other News for Shedders at The Shed Online

27/11/2025

Best BBQ tool!

🔥 Sheds, we need your wisdom! 🔧🥓

When it comes to firing up the barbie, every shed has its go-to gear.
So tell us — what are your essential and favourite BBQ tools?

✅ Tongs that never fail?
✅ The perfect flat plate scraper?
✅ A snag-turner passed down from a founding member?
✅ A tool designed for another purpose but is also perfect for the bbq?

And don’t be shy — brand recommendations welcome!
We’re putting together a list of tried-and-tested shed favourites, and your tips could help other sheds level up their next cook-up.

Drop your must-haves in the comments! 🍳🔥🍔

23/11/2025

Well done Coolum and thanks No Strings Attached for your support.

Address

141 Merton Road
Woolloongabba, QLD
4102

Telephone

+61732174742

Website

http://southbrisbanemensshed.org.au/

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