The Dunsborough Men's Shed is 650 square metres plus a paved patio of 160 square metres. The shed includes a secure timber storage section, specific areas for metal and wood working machinery, and a separate area for work benches. There is also a 90 square metre recreational room equipped with a kitchen.
The shed has a range of quality machinery and tools to cater for every carpentry or welding requirement. Dust protection is provided by a fully ducted dust extraction system.
The establishment of the Dunsborough Community Mens Shed (DCMS) commenced on 5 August 2013 at Artezan, attended by David Bell, Peter Thomas, Mike Allison, and Joe McEncroe.
January 2014
Preference for the Dunsborough Lakes Drive site submitted to Shire, with a proposed shed size of 360 sqm.
July 2016
Dunsborough Community Greenfields Committee successfully applied for a $117,000 grant from Lotteries West for the Dunsborough Men’s Shed.
October 2017
Official opening of the shed by Hon. Nola Marino MP, on 27 October.
September 2019
70SQM enclosed annex completed.
September 2021
Ducted dust extraction system commissioned.
October 2023
AGM granted full voting rights to Lady members.
December 2024
130sqm of paved area completed
December 2013
DCMS was incorporated. Life member Mike Allwood offered his shed until a permanent one was built.
July 2014
Initial site design, concepts, and early applications for grants began.
December 2016
The foundation slab poured for a shed 510 SQM. April 2017: Construction of the shed complete and the fit-out process commenced.
October 2018
DCMS Constitution debated and ratified.
October 2020
A motion to accommodate women in the shed was defeated with further discussions to be undertaken.
October 2021
AGM voted in favour of accepting women in the shed, designating Wednesday as Ladies Day.
March 2024
A Shed extension of 75sqm completed.
February 2025
Completion of a further shed extension of 125 sqm with the shed now covering 650 sqm. Additional paving completed to give a total of 160 sqm.
Membership
The Shed has around 100 members. In 2023 we adopted a policy of inclusiveness and opened membership to women. There are some 20 lady members who have full voting rights and they have their own day and are supervised by male members. The Shed welcomes new members and encourage anyone interested to call into the shed or to contact us.
SHED OPENING HOURS
The Shed is open for men on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am to 1.30 pm and for ladies on Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm
The Shed has been very fortunate to have had the support of various government, corporate and private sponsors and we thank them all for assisting us to build and maintain the excellent facility that is the Dunsborough Community Men’s Shed.
Significant contributors include:
Lotterywest
City of Busselton
Men’s Shed of WA
Bendigo Bank
Dunsborough Lions Shed
David Jenkins (Architect)
MACBUILD (Trevor McKinnon)
Peter Jenkins (Machinery)
Australian Men’s Shed Association
Rio Tinto
Federal Government via Stronger Communities and DVA Grants.
Membership
The Shed has around 100 members. In 2023 we adopted a policy of inclusiveness and opened membership to women. There are some 20 lady members who have full voting rights and they have their own day and are supervised by male members.
The Shed welcomes new members and encourage anyone interested to call into the shed or to contact us.
SHED OPENING HOURS
The Shed is open for men on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am to 1.30 pm and for ladies on Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm
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Our Client Says
Excellent customer service, polite and friendly with good products and great prices! The quality of the workmanship is tremendous, also care and attention to detail throughout the project gave us great confidence and peace of mind!
Paul Bradley
New York
Excellent customer service, polite and friendly with good products and great prices! The quality of the workmanship is tremendous, also care and attention to detail throughout the project gave us great confidence and peace of mind!
Paul Bradley
New York
Excellent customer service, polite and friendly with good products and great prices! The quality of the workmanship is tremendous, also care and attention to detail throughout the project gave us great confidence and peace of mind!
Paul Bradley
New York
Become A Member
We’re always happy to have new members! If you’re curious about our shed and what we do, feel free to come by anytime we’re open. You can also reach us at 0427 651 863 or dunsshed@gmail.com.