The Kinglake Ranges Men’s Shed will offer local men a place where they can meet, network, share skills and experiences and begin the process of the recovery and rebuilding of their communities in the aftermath of the 2009 bushfires. Anticipated outcomes will include: * Establishment of a functional meeting place for local men offering a range of programs both formal and informal ranging from health and wellbeing sessions facilitated by Familycare to an ideal venue to meet with builders and workers associated with the rebuilding of the Kinglake Ranges * Intergenerational activities encouraging mentoring and linking of men across various ages from older males to young boys, achieved through school based sessions in partnership with local primary schools * Providing a safe and welcoming venue where men, (many of whom are no longer linked into their community as they are living off the mountain) can plan and begin to implement the rebuilding of their own homes, with the support and assistance of their peers * Access a variety of tools from a vibrant and well stocked tool library (funded through DHS and through the many donations and sponsorships already received from the business community) * Development of a shared community space (located across the road from the soon to be established temporary village) connecting people to a diverse range of organisations and groups in an inclusive, participatory and safe environment, for example the Men’s Shed will * Provide information to men of all ages on services, programs and in so doing facilitate social interaction between individuals and groups, enabling participants to become aware of community services and be better skilled to access these services * Development of a strategic plan focusing on sustainability of the men’s shed and relevant policies (e.g. occupational health and safety)