Australian Men's Shed Association
About
The Australian Men's Shed Association (AMSA) is the national representative body for over 1,200 Men's Sheds across Australia. It supports men's health and well-being by providing a safe, friendly environment for men, especially older men, to socialize, share skills, and engage in community projects. AMSA focuses on advocacy, resource provision, and capacity building for the Men's Shed movement.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should be a registered Men's Shed or an entity planning to establish one, aligning directly with AMSA's mission to support men's health and community engagement. Applications should clearly demonstrate how funding will improve the shed's operations, member well-being, and community impact. Focus on tangible outcomes related to men's health (physical, mental, social) and social inclusion.
Giving Philosophy
AMSA's approach to 'giving' is primarily focused on supporting and empowering the Men's Shed movement across Australia. While they administer some grant programs for individual sheds (often government-funded), their core philosophy is about providing resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities to foster social inclusion, improve men's health outcomes, and facilitate community engagement through the Shed model. Their 'grants' are typically small-scale support or seed funding to establish or improve sheds, rather than large philanthropic disbursements.
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.8M | $4.3M | $2.6M | $353K |
| FY2022 | $2.1M | $4.1M | $2.8M | $261K |
| FY2021 | $1.6M | $3.5M | $3.1M | $332K |
| FY2020 | $688K | $2.4M | $4.7M | $238K |
| FY2019 | $1.0M | $2.7M | $3.0M | $300K |
| FY2018 | $1.3M | $3.0M | $1.0M | $377K |
| FY2017 | $914K | $2.8M | $1.1M | $522K |
| 7yr total | $9.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (1)
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National Shed Development Programme (NSDP)
Administered by AMSA with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, the NSDP provides financial assistance to Men's Sheds for essential tools and equipment, health and safety improvements, member training, and shed development. Specific amounts and deadlines vary by funding round.
Program History (1)
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National Shed Development Programme (NSDP)
Administered by AMSA with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, the NSDP provides financial assistance to Men's Sheds for essential tools and equipment, health and safety improvements, member.