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About Australia · 10 June 2026
Men's Sheds
HBMSN has now grown to an average membership in excess of 300 members. We are here for the men in all aspects of health, wellbeing and peace of mind. We offer a wide range of interests and activities for our members as well as services for said members and the wider community. Whether you are into volunteering in a working style environment or just chilling with a few friends over a Friday BBQ lunch, we have something for everyone. While Men's Health remains our priority HBMSN over the years has developed into a "community shed" where membership is not based on gender alone.
HBMSN is idyllically situated within a large coastal green space, bayside in Altona. To the south lies Laverton Creek, Altona Foreshore Reserve, Cheetham Wetlands and the Bay to the southeast. As mentioned, we are immediately surrounded by remnant bushland (TER) with Kooringal Golf Course across the road to the North. The TER also has 2 heritage cottages on our Eastern side where there are additional "off site" activities conducted by HBMSN members.
"We look forward to welcoming you."
Activities include Woodworking, technology, electronics, metal work, social, catering, music, gardening, restoration, photography.
Phone and website are the direct paths. To send a written enquiry, use the form below; we will forward it to Hobsons Bay Men's Shed Inc immediately.
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