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About Australia · 10 June 2026
Men's Sheds
Kurri Kurri Community Men's Shed
About Kurri Kurri Community Men's Shed
Kurri Kurri Community Men’s Shed officially opened in May 2012 and was funded by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
It currently has more than 50 members who work on various projects throughout the community. The shed is designed to forge community partnerships and provide retired and other local men with the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the community.
Anyone is welcome to join Kurri Kurri Men’s shed, whether they want to come along for a cup of tea, meet other people or help out with a project. There are no age restrictions, and the amount of time given is entirely up to the participant’s schedule and availability.
Activities include woodwork, furniture restoration.
Location
Po Box 12, 20 Brunker St, Kurri Kurri, NSW, 2327, AustraliaOpen in maps
Get in touch
Phone and website are the direct paths. To send a written enquiry, use the form below; we will forward it to Kurri Kurri Community Men's Shed immediately.
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Source: Australian Men's Shed Association national directory.
