By JONATHON HOWARD
THE Noosa Men’s Shed has revealed its new short-term location based at House with No Steps in Doonan.
The move, which is yet to be finalised under a memorandum of understanding, could see Noosa Men’s Shed members helping out disadvantage kids.
A group of more than 30 men attended the Noosa Men’s Shed meeting and barbeque on Wednesday, 23 July.
Noosa Men’s Shed president Peter Magarry chaired the meeting at the House with No Steps’ auditorium.
A house on the large property at Charles Duke Memorial Drive, off Fellowship Drive, was voted the most favourable site for the Noosa Men’s Shed.
Members of the Noosa Men’s Shed bring a wealth of experience in trades, corporate operations and the running of successful businesses.
Their skills could be invaluable to House with No Steps in promoting its services such as lawn mowing and gardening.
House with No Steps operations manager Samantha Fitzpatrick said the idea of a short-term partnership with the Noosa Men’s Shed was exciting.
“We’re extremely open to the idea and welcome the Noosa Men’s Shed group into our cottage property, which is being underutilised,” she said.
Although not in Noosa, the Doonan site is funded under the State Government and other options were limited in the Noosa region.
Previous options included TAFE Tewantin, Noosa Sea Scouts and vacant land throughout the Noosa Council district.
Mr Magarry said the club was still open to shifting to a Noosa site.
“The Noosa Men’s Shed sees the House with No Steps as a facility that can be used immediately, however, we remain open to the idea of housing the club in the Noosa region in the future,” he said.
Mr Magarry said the knowledge and experience pool from the Noosa Men’s Shed would make an invaluable contribution to the House with No Steps.
“We see this partnership as helping a worthy organisation achieve its goals while also allowing our club to get established in a facility that’s ready to go,” he said.
