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About Australia · 10 June 2026

Men's Sheds
The Kinglake Ranges Men’s Shed was founded as a direct result of the Black Saturday Bushfires. The Shed became incorporated on 17 March 2009 with the first Committee being formed in April 2009. The Founding Committee Members were Graham Blakey, Matt Falla, Damon Groenveld, Peter O’Brien, Michael O’Meara, Janeden River and Cris Ruhr. Strong links were established with a number of organisations including Department of Human Services, Beyond Blue, Mensline and Andrology Australia.
Activities include Wood Turning, Metalwork—welding—cold bending projects, Social get togethers, Community projects.
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