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| The Australian |
The '''Australian Men's Shed Association''' ('''AMSA''') is a ] organisation that was set up in April 2007 to aid ]s across ]. The purpose of the Association was to offer a central source for all Men's Sheds in the country, due to the number of duplicate men's sheds appearing. | ||
| The AMSA represents |
The AMSA represents 900 men's sheds, acting as a central support organization to over 125,000 Australian men.<ref name="AMSA About">{{cite web | url=http://www.mensshed.org/who-is-amsa/.aspx | title=Who is AMSA | publisher=Australian Men's Shed Association | accessdate=5 November 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029081921/http://www.mensshed.org/who-is-amsa/.aspx | archive-date=29 October 2012 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| ==History== | |||
| ⚫ | In 2010 the ] launched the |
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| The concept was originally discussed in 2005, before it was formally founded in 2007. The initial aim was to provide central support to the men's sheds across Australia.<ref name="History of AMSA">{{cite web | url=http://www.mensshed.org/who-is-amsa/.aspx | title=What Britain can learn about Men's Sheds | publisher=AMSA | accessdate=22 November 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121124224320/http://www.mensshed.org/who-is-amsa/.aspx | archive-date=24 November 2012 | url-status=dead }}</ref> This would be done through distributing free information, while aiming to develop men's sheds, and their effectiveness. These aims resulted in a common goal, which resulted in minimising the setup and running costs associated with men's sheds.<ref name="History of AMSA" /> | |||
| ⚫ | The success of AMSA is now a model, which is being replicated by numerous non-profit organisations worldwide, including |
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| ⚫ | In 2010 the ] launched the Men's Health Policy, which identified and recognized the role the AMSA play in men's health throughout Australia.<ref name="BBC Documentary">{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/documentaries/2010/03/100317_shed_men.shtml | title=BBC Documentary - Men's Sheds | publisher=BBC | accessdate=5 November 2012}}</ref> This identification led to them receiving a grant of AU$3 million to help support their foundation. Later that year the organization also became registered as a tax-deductible recipient.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr11-ws-ws044.htm | title=Department of Health and Ageing Grant | publisher=Australian Health Department | accessdate=22 November 2012}}</ref> | ||
| The organization also aims to source funding and resources that benefit ] across Australia.<ref name="The Shed Online">{{cite web| url=http://www.theshedonline.org.au/news/post/1343/grants-for-nsw-men-s-sheds | title=Grants for new Men's Sheds | publisher=The Shed Online | accessdate=5 November 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | The success of AMSA is now a model, which is being replicated by numerous non-profit organisations worldwide, including Japan, Europe and North America.<ref name="University of Leicester">{{cite web| url=http://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2011-archive/september/sheds-heaven-what-britain-can-learn-from-australia-about-mens-health | title=What Britain can learn about Men's Sheds | publisher=University of Leicester | accessdate=5 November 2012}}</ref> | ||
| ==Support== | |||
| The AMSA provide a variety of services aimed at members, such as risk management advice and insurance.<ref name="AMSA About" /> The organization also aims to source funding and resources that benefit men's sheds.<ref name="The Shed Online">{{cite web | url=http://www.theshedonline.org.au/news/post/1343/grants-for-nsw-men-s-sheds | title=Grants for new Men's Sheds | publisher=The Shed Online | accessdate=5 November 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107005433/http://www.theshedonline.org.au/news/post/1343/grants-for-nsw-men-s-sheds | archive-date=7 November 2012 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Every two years the AMSA holds a National Conference, aimed at sharing knowledge and experiences. In 2015 it held its 6th Annual Conference,<ref name="AMSA Mens Shed Conference">{{cite web|url = http://www.dcconferences.com.au/mensshed2015/|title = AMSA 6th Annual Conference Newcastle|publisher = DC Conferences|accessdate = 22 November 2012}}</ref> where different aims and achievements were discussed. The conference in 2015 attracted over 400 delegates and had a number of key speakers involved in health and men's sheds.<ref name="AMSA Mens Shed Conference" /> | |||
| The AMSA also provides an online forum for members, along with aids to apply for development grants.<ref name="The Australian">{{cite web| url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/secret-mens-business/story-e6frg8h6-1226080062269 | title=The Australian - Secret Men's Business | publisher=The Australian | accessdate=5 November 2012}}</ref> | The AMSA also provides an online forum for members, along with aids to apply for development grants.<ref name="The Australian">{{cite web| url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/secret-mens-business/story-e6frg8h6-1226080062269 | title=The Australian - Secret Men's Business | publisher=The Australian | accessdate=5 November 2012}}</ref> | ||
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| ==External links== | |||
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| Industry | Health & wellbeing |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Area served | Australia |
| Website | mensshed.org |
The Australian Men's Shed Association (AMSA) is a non-profit organisation that was set up in April 2007 to aid men's sheds across Australia. The purpose of the Association was to offer a central source for all Men's Sheds in the country, due to the number of duplicate men's sheds appearing.
The AMSA represents 900 men's sheds, acting as a central support organization to over 125,000 Australian men.
History
The concept was originally discussed in 2005, before it was formally founded in 2007. The initial aim was to provide central support to the men's sheds across Australia. This would be done through distributing free information, while aiming to develop men's sheds, and their effectiveness. These aims resulted in a common goal, which resulted in minimising the setup and running costs associated with men's sheds.
In 2010 the Federal Government of Australia launched the Men's Health Policy, which identified and recognized the role the AMSA play in men's health throughout Australia. This identification led to them receiving a grant of AU$3 million to help support their foundation. Later that year the organization also became registered as a tax-deductible recipient.
The success of AMSA is now a model, which is being replicated by numerous non-profit organisations worldwide, including Japan, Europe and North America.
Support
The AMSA provide a variety of services aimed at members, such as risk management advice and insurance. The organization also aims to source funding and resources that benefit men's sheds. Every two years the AMSA holds a National Conference, aimed at sharing knowledge and experiences. In 2015 it held its 6th Annual Conference, where different aims and achievements were discussed. The conference in 2015 attracted over 400 delegates and had a number of key speakers involved in health and men's sheds.
The AMSA also provides an online forum for members, along with aids to apply for development grants.
References
- ^ "Who is AMSA". Australian Men's Shed Association. Archived from the original on 29 October 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- ^ "What Britain can learn about Men's Sheds". AMSA. Archived from the original on 24 November 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- "BBC Documentary - Men's Sheds". BBC. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- "Department of Health and Ageing Grant". Australian Health Department. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- "What Britain can learn about Men's Sheds". University of Leicester. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- "Grants for new Men's Sheds". The Shed Online. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- ^ "AMSA 6th Annual Conference Newcastle". DC Conferences. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- "The Australian - Secret Men's Business". The Australian. Retrieved 5 November 2012.