Community shed: A place to belong

Retirement can leave many men wondering what comes next. For some, the answer is found in a simple space — a community shed where connection, purpose and belonging are rebuilt.
(Photo: Sophie Minorgan).

For countless Australian men, retirement is a big adjustment with many reporting feeling lost on how to spend their time.

A variety of men including retirees, find their local community shed is a place they can belong and do what they love.

Sophie Minorgan investigates how community sheds are making a difference for men’s mental health and social wellbeing.  

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