Federal Member for Monash, Russell Broadbent MP, is calling on community members and local businesses to lend their support in transforming the new home of the Korumburra Women’s Shed into a fully functional and welcoming space.
Following the handover of keys to their new premises at the historic railway precinct earlier this year, the Women’s Shed is now embarking on the next crucial step - fitting out the interior. Starting from the ground up, the group requires a full range of assistance, from plumbing and kitchen installation to shelving, partitioning and essential internal fittings.
Mr Broadbent said the initiative represents far more than a physical space - it’s a vital community asset.
“The Women’s Shed is such an important community-connector and empowers members to both share and learn practical new skills,” Mr Broadbent said.
“Participation promotes positive mental health within a friendly and welcoming environment. This hub of creativity delivers a wealth of benefits to the community, so it needs all our support.”
The Korumburra Women’s Shed evolved from the successful Women on the Tools program, which teaches skills such as carpentry, metalwork, and power tool use - empowering women to build with confidence and create with purpose.
Now located in the former goods shed at the railway precinct, the group is seeking financial contributions, tools, in-kind support, and assistance from local tradespeople to help bring their vision to life.
“This is an exciting time for the Women’s Shed, and I encourage the local community -whether individuals, businesses or service providers - to rally behind them,” Mr Broadbent said.
To support the group, contact with Russell Broadbent’s office at (03) 5623 2064 or russell.broadbent.mp@aph.gov.au
