David Coleman (Banks, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I am very pleased to have the opportunity today to speak about the St George Men's Shed, a really important group in my local community.

I visited the Men's Shed in Penshurst just last week. As always, it was good to chat with the gentlemen there about all of the activities that are taking place. Of course, they do woodwork, leatherwork and a range of other projects. And they do a lot of good things for our community. Recently, they built special sheltered seating for Carinya School in Mortdale, which has helped to make the playground safer for students. They have built iPad backing cases in the past and they have also created possum boxes to help out Hurstville Bushcare.

The shed has been located at Penshurst for some years but it will soon move to Carss Park. I want to thank Kogarah council and its mayor, Stephen Agius, for its very sensible approach in facilitating the move of the St George Men's Shed to these larger premises at Carss Park. It is a very sensible approach by the council.

I would like to congratulate and thank all the committee members: Bernie Dolan, Brian Turner, John Benson, Bryan Smith and Pat Murray, and all the other gentlemen, who make St George Men's Shed such a great part of our community. I look forward to my next visit.