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A Men’s Shed is any community-based, non-profit organization that is accessible to all men and whose primary activity is the provision of a safe, friendly and active environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects at their own pace in their own time in the company of other men.

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A major objective is to advance the well-being and health of their male members and to encourage social inclusion which research has shown not only improves their physical and mental health, thus reducing costs of health care but also improves personal and family relationships, all of which benefit the local community.