The Ellenbrook Men’s Shed

We aim to

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional, and economic wellbeing of individuals in our community.
• Maintain an ‘open door’ policy, not rejecting any person on the basis of ethnicity, age, disability or religion, if any
• Provide a safe physical and supportive social environment
• Offer a range of activities and programs in accordance with the interests of the Shed’s members and attendees, with the intention of furthering these aims and objectives. To respect the rights and decisions of members and attendees, as long as they follow all guidelines, safety policies, and other procedures laid down in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• In addition, it is our aim to respect the confidentiality and privacy of members, associates and attendees, except where life may be in direct danger or where compliance with legislation may be required.

In order to achieve these ambitious aims we expect from members the following

• That all members will actively participate in the activities of the ‘Shed’, contributing as much time and effort as needed/requested.
• All members are expected to respect each other and their opinions at all times and under no circumstances make any remarks or make any statements or take any action, either privately or publicly that may offend, threaten, or upset another member.
• All members are expected to respect the common sense safety and cleanliness codes.
• Don’t use a machine if you don’t know how to use it, as laid down in its manual, and always ensure that if you make a mess, no matter how small, that it is cleaned up correctly using the correct materials to do so before leaving that machine or workstation. Dispose of any waste in the correct manner.
• All members are expected to absent themselves if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• All members are to abide by the Constitution and the Standing Resolution of the Shed. These are available to read in the Shed and can be provided electronically to members.
• Finally, occasionally, photographs or videos are taken in the Shed for promotional purposes, the shed expects that you give permission to use these images where necessary.

All members doing their own projects are doing them for non-commercial reasons and contribute an agreed amount if using Shed materials and equipment, and dedicate an equal amount of time on the group activities, whether it be in making things or performing some other service.

Where this is impractical the Shed is entitled to receive 50% of any commercial value gain to cover the costs incurred in using the Shed’s facilities, this will in the form of a donation.

Fees and any purchases made can be paid at the Shed in either cash or card or directly by bank transfer or Paypal. In this case an invoice will be issued.

Joining Fee – $35

A once off payment covers the cost of registration for each member

Full Year Membership – $96

Covers a full membership year July to June and is renewable every year in June.

Each member is provided with a “work shirt” which if these shirts were worn while attending the Shed are to be worn while attending the Shed. A dress shirt is also available for purchase, and this is used for special occasions. The fee also covers the cost of insurance.

Commencing 2024-2025, Members may elect to have their membership fee paid via direct deduction of $8.00 a month, total yearly fee $96.00.

Tea, coffee, and biscuits are always available in the tearoom.

Partial Annual Membership – $50

For those prospective members joining between December & March of the current membership year, the fee is $50.

If joining in April or May of the current membership year, the fee is $25.

For prospective members, joining in June, the last month of the membership year, there is no charge for that year, but members will be required to pay the next year’s full fee of $96.

Carer’s Fee – $20

This fee for carers covers supervision of the operation of all equipment (if the member is qualified) and for the use of all services and facilities provided by Ellenbrook Men’s Shed.

Attendance is limited to one day per week for a maximum of 3 months, after which time a full membership is required for the Carer.

* When you join, we ask that you complete a medical form, which is inserted into an envelope, sealed, and held in the office.

This form remains confidential and is only retrieved in the event of the member becoming ill or involved in an accident, in which case it is handed to the medical person in attendance.

In addition to being able to meet and chat with other members of perhaps similar age and circumstance, we encourage you to use your skills to benefit the other members of the Shed and local community or simply enjoy a good chat over a cup of coffee or tea and a biscuit.

Each month there is a lucky draw with a prize of a $50 voucher for a good local restaurant available to be used by the lucky member and partner if they wish. The chances of winning the monthly draw are enhanced by regular attendance, being involved with the Shed manufacture, or by volunteering to carry out an important role in the running of the Shed.