The Corrimal Community Men's Shed is a not-for-profit association registered with the NSW Department of Fair Trading. It is also registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, and has been endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Tax Office.
The Men's Shed.
The Shed has been an important place in Australian culture for many generations. It can be a place to share experiences and skills; a place to go and socialise.
Many men, after retiring, feel unproductive and as a result health problems may develop. Many retirees have lost their shed or garden in which to potter.
The Corrimal Uniting Church saw a need within the Church and Community to form a Men's Shed in this region. So the idea of a Community Men's shed was born. Construction started on the 1st May 2007 and the official opening took place on 14th September 2008.
Men can come and pursue their pastime interests and hobbies, spend time with other blokes with similar interests, use a fantastic variety of tools, keep old skills honed or learn new skills and/or use tools for the first time. Also, men can feel viable and vigorous by contributing to community needs and/or create projects of personal interest using their expertise.
All are Welcome
The Men's Shed is a fully equipped workshop where skilled and unskilled men can share time, swap yarns and work together on community or personal projects.
Never used power tools?
No problem! We will show you.
What experience should I have?
While tools and machinery are provided, no previous experience is required. Many of our participants are experienced tradesmen and are willing to share their skills.
What training is provided?
Safety and men's health are paramount considerations. Training on all tools and machinery is mandatory on becoming a participant. Ongoing training and safety procedures are constantly updated.
See the 'Training Program for Members' covered on the 'Programs' page.
Never used power tools?
No problem! We will show you.
What experience should I have?
While tools and machinery are provided, no previous experience is required. Many of our participants are experienced tradesmen and are willing to share their skills.
What training is provided?
Safety and men's health are paramount considerations. Training on all tools and machinery is mandatory on becoming a participant. Ongoing training and safety procedures are constantly updated.
See the 'Training Program for Members' covered on the 'Programs' page.
Membership:
Annual Subscription: $30.00
Annual Insurance: $35.oo
Daily Attendance Fee: $5.00 per day
Opening Hours:
9 am to 3 pm.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Location:
30 Underwood Street.
Corrimal. NSW 2518.
For further Information contact:
Email us at: [email protected]
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 23, Corrimal NSW 2518.
Shed Phone Number: (02) 4283 4994
Other Details:
Website: corrimalmensshed.weebly.com
Incorporation No. 1400732.
Australian Men's Shed Assoc. Membership No. 100585.
Australian Business Number (ABN): 21840509865.
Activities:
Members personal projects.
Making craft items for sale or donation to Community Organisations.
Learning how to use woodworking and metalworking machinery.
Crafts & Arts - Intarsia; Pyrography; Carving; Woodturning; Metal Turning; Metal Milling; Laser Cutting & Engraving Wood.
Making toys for Grandkids.
Painting, assembling, sanding, staining, varnishing and many other activities.
The Corrimal Community Men's Shed is proudly supported by:
- Corrimal Uniting Church
- Corrimal RSL Club
- Wollongong City Council
- Corrimal Lounges
- Federal & NSW Governments
Helpful Information:
We have suggested to our members to install the 'Emergency Plus' application on their mobile phones. This app. helps you call triple zero(000) and accurately communicate your location to the emergency call-taker.
Watch the video below and it explains...
Watch the video below and it explains...
Making Emergency Triple Zero calls at our Shed:
Our Shed is located on Church property and the entrance laneway to the Shed is in a neighbouring street to the Church.
We have had a few difficulties over the years in trying to clearly explain our Shed's location. We always want the emergency vehicle to come to the front entrance roller door to our Shed. From this location we can redirect the vehicle if required. The sign below has been made up and copies displayed in and around the Shed. eg. workshop area, dining area, nearby toilets and storage sheds.
Having the Shed's location affording.patches.inspected displayed on signs makes it easier and quicker to make the emergency call. The signs also assist those who don't have the 'Emergency Plus' app. on their mobile phone....they just need to call 000 and quote the location on the sign i.e. affording.patches.inspected
Note: The 'Emergency Plus application is a very handy tool to have at all times.
The 'what3words' /// location displayed on a sign in a public area can have benefits also.
We have had a few difficulties over the years in trying to clearly explain our Shed's location. We always want the emergency vehicle to come to the front entrance roller door to our Shed. From this location we can redirect the vehicle if required. The sign below has been made up and copies displayed in and around the Shed. eg. workshop area, dining area, nearby toilets and storage sheds.
Having the Shed's location affording.patches.inspected displayed on signs makes it easier and quicker to make the emergency call. The signs also assist those who don't have the 'Emergency Plus' app. on their mobile phone....they just need to call 000 and quote the location on the sign i.e. affording.patches.inspected
Note: The 'Emergency Plus application is a very handy tool to have at all times.
The 'what3words' /// location displayed on a sign in a public area can have benefits also.
This is where we got the idea for our sign above.
The 'Emergency Plus' application is linked with the 'what3words' application to create the three words from the GPS Co-ordinates (longitude & latitude readings) for the particular 3 square metre location.
*To find the three words for a location from 'what3words';
Click on the button below then click on 'Map' at the top right of the page.
*To find the three words for a location from 'what3words';
Click on the button below then click on 'Map' at the top right of the page.
The arial photo below shows the location and the corresponding three words.
'what3words' Map with the 3 square meter grid & the 3 words - shown below.
Advanced Mobile Location (AML)
On 25 August 2021, the Australian Government announced the completion of the rollout of Advanced Mobile Location (AML) technology for the Triple Zero Emergency Call Service.
AML is a technology built into the operating system of Apple and Android telephones which *will provide greater location accuracy to Triple Zero during an emergency call from a mobile telephone. It has the potential to save lives and improve outcomes for mobile callers in Australia, as it is doing in the countries in which it has already been deployed.
*Thus just finding the 3 words for a location using the 'Emergency Plus' application can be frustrating. Use the 'what3words' app. as AML only works when a Triple Zero call is made.
AML is a technology built into the operating system of Apple and Android telephones which *will provide greater location accuracy to Triple Zero during an emergency call from a mobile telephone. It has the potential to save lives and improve outcomes for mobile callers in Australia, as it is doing in the countries in which it has already been deployed.
*Thus just finding the 3 words for a location using the 'Emergency Plus' application can be frustrating. Use the 'what3words' app. as AML only works when a Triple Zero call is made.
Note: Other than with the 'Emergency Plus' application the 'what3words' application is not widely used by businesses in Australia at this point in time.
The 'what3words' application is a handy tool to have on your phone when trail bike riding, hiking or communicating your location.
The 'what3words' application is a handy tool to have on your phone when trail bike riding, hiking or communicating your location.
One business that is using what3words is the Sydney Markets. Click on button below.
GEIO(Government Employees Insurance Organisation) in the USA is equivalent to our NRMA(National Roads and Motorists' Association).
GEIO are using what3words. Click on button below.
GEIO are using what3words. Click on button below.
Bush Walker saved on Tasmania's Flinders Island.
*Does the app work without phone signal?
Without phone signal, the app functions the same as when you have no data connection. You can view the location of any what3words address you enter because it comes from the satellite but the map may not appear. You can also navigate to it using compass mode.
Click on the button below to see it explained...
Without phone signal, the app functions the same as when you have no data connection. You can view the location of any what3words address you enter because it comes from the satellite but the map may not appear. You can also navigate to it using compass mode.
Click on the button below to see it explained...
To share a what3words address over the phone or in a text message you need phone signal. To load maps, or share in other apps or social media, you need a data connection.
Women's Sheds....yes they do exist....over 60 in Australia (as at August 2016)...click on the button below.
Examples:
Tuncurry Women's Shed.
Orange Women's Shed.
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Former mechanic Paula Beattie (right) shows Melissa Macdouall how to check the oil in her car.
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Robertson Women's Shed.
Click on the button below...
Albury Women's Shed.
Click on the buttons below.....
Women's sheds are providing a place for older Australians to meet up and learn new skills....
Wagga Wagga Women's Shed.
Parramatta Women's Shed.
Click on the button below...
Women's Shed Canberra.
Click on the button below....
Clarence River Women's Shed.
Toowoomba Women's Shed.
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Click on the button above and watch the video with Bettina Arndt.
How to Start a Women's Shed.
Pallet Furniture & Other Examples:
Children's Playhouse - made from pallets.
Pallets treated with methyl bromide are banned in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Canada (and probably many other countries). Methyl bromide is banned because it is a dangerous chemical – dangerous to both people and the environment. Work health and safety regulations in the above countries preclude the handling of pallets treated with this poison. Instead, pallets are either heat treated, or untreated.
Australia's best looking 'Shed'.
Wallace Hut - Falls Creek, Victoria.
