Tag: Men’s Shed

Community project funds up for grabs

The Stand Like Foundation is seeking applications from community groups and not-for-profits based in or servicing the Limestone Coast seeking help with projects.
The annual...

One Nation seeks ‘please explain’

One Nation MLC Sarah Game visited the Limestone Coast last week, speaking to a number of local groups and constituents about local issues.
Her latest...

Repair skills showcased

Arepair project with a difference is half way through its trial period in Millicent.
 The Millicent Repair Cafe started in March as an initiative of...

Pooch avoids dog house

Apopular Millicent dog was literally heading to the dog house after he damaged a favourite garment belonging to his owner.
Bolt is a black and...

Project grants help communities thrive

Several Limestone Coast community groups have been allocated substantial grant funding as part of the State Government’s “Thriving Communities” program.
The Kalangadoo Community Club, Millicent...

Repair cafe brews

The six-month trial of the so-called “Repair Café” began in Millicent on Saturday morning.
Members of Millicent’s Men’s Shed and the Millicent Craft Group are...

Artificial hollows help birds thrive

Community organisations have joined forces to save threatened woodland species at Bool and Hacks Lagoon, south of Naracoorte.
Friends of Bool and Hacks Lagoon, Naracoorte...

Community projects in bloom

OneFortyOne and Stand Like Stone have teamed up to grant another $50,000 for five important community projects across the Limestone Coast. Stand Like Stone chief...

Model train show conducted

High profile Millicent resident Chris Mathias is well-known in the local community for the hours he devotes to such groups as the RSL, Men’s...

Students build community ties

Allendale East Area School students are building strong community relations through a successful grant application through the Stand Like Stone Foundation. The money donated was...

Sheds a sanctuary for men

Many men gather at the Mount Gambier Men’s Shed each week, a safe and welcoming space which helps support men’s health and wellbeing. The concept...

Men’s Shed builds on success

The Millicent Men’s Shed has accepted $25,000 in Federal Government grant funding to expand the Fifth Street building to include a metal workshop. Millicent Men’s...

Millicent Men’s Shed takes shape

After two years of planning and fundraising, work is well under way on an extension to the Millicent Men’s Shed. All the earthworks have been...

Funds boost Men’s Shed programs

The Federal Government provided an early Christmas present to four Men’s Sheds in Barker by allocating a total of $12,277 to continue to support...

Christmas support praised

Members of the local community have rallied to support Uniting Care’s Christmas donations. Local coordinator Jan Stafford was full of praise for both businesses...