Supporting Mental Wellbeing: Kingaroy Men’s Shed Mental Health Week BBQ

As part of Mental Health Week, the Queensland Men’s Shed Association (QMSA) and the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) got together to support a friendly BBQ and networking event at the Kingaroy Men’s Shed

The event held on Wednesday, 8 October was a great opportunity for shed members to connect and share a laugh, and highlight the importance of mental health. Attendees enjoyed a classic Aussie sausage sandwich while chatting about what good mental health looks like. The event showcased the role Men’s Sheds play in creating a sense of community, keeping blokes connected, and supporting mental health.

Connecting and Supporting Mental Health

While the event focused on blokes getting together for a chat, it also offered a great chance to learn and share valuable information.

Representatives from a range of local services, including Lives Lived Well, Open Minds Kingaroy, Queensland Health, Marty from the Australian Men’s Shed Association, and Dr John, QMSA’s health and wellbeing specialist, joined the event to contribute to the discussion on men’s health and mental wellbeing. Their presence helped raise awareness and provided insights into services available to support men’s mental health.

The event was a great reminder of how Men’s Sheds help men stay connected, active, and supported in their wellbeing.