Burdekin Men’s Shed Hosts Inter-Shed Visits
Burdekin Men’s Shed hosted their first inter-shed visit since COVID on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, with 14 members from Townsville Men’s Shed, 4 members from Vincent Men’s Shed, and 3 members from Rollingstone Men’s Shed visiting our local shed.
On arrival, the guests were treated to morning tea and mingled with members from the other sheds. This was followed by a guided tour of the Burdekin sheds, then a general discussion and Q&A session with all shed members participating—mainly outlining the red tape new sheds have to overcome in obtaining land and securing finances to establish a Men’s Shed.
The Burdekin Shed is fortunate, attributing its success to its office bearers, committee, and the commitment of its members. The extremely strong support from Burdekin Shire Council, local State and Federal Members of Parliament, and the community makes our shed the success it is today.
May General Meeting Focuses on Men’s Health
There is a monthly general meeting on the third Saturday of each month, with a guest speaker on men’s health at the start of the meeting, followed by a sausage sizzle.
At the May general meeting, we had two guest speakers—Physiotherapist Isabelle Ryan and Occupational Therapist Lucy Penny from NQRH (North Queensland Regional Health). Isabelle spoke on men’s pelvic floor muscles and the exercises men can do to strengthen these muscles as they age, along with the associated problems that may arise. She also outlined the effects the prostate can have on men throughout their lives, using anatomical models and a PowerPoint presentation, followed by a Q&A session.
Lucy spoke on the NQRH vision, the areas and towns they cover, the services they can assist with, how to contact them, using existing care plans or creating a new one, how often practitioners can provide home or regional visits, and handed out information booklets. She also fielded questions from the members.
Contributed with thanks to Rob Ritchie, President of BMSA
Lucy Penny, Isabelle Page from NWRH & Rob Ritchie, President of BMSA
Question & Answer session involving Townsville Men's Shed, Vincent Shed, Rollingston Shed and Burdekin Shed
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