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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Mark Furner chats with members of the Cherbourg Men’s Shed at Wednesday’s official opening (Photo: Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 13, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queensland\u2019s first accredited Aboriginal Men\u2019s Shed was officially opened in Cherbourg on Wednesday by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Mark Furner.<\/p>\n

The Cherbourg Men\u2019s Shed has been set up in an old besser block building at the former Emu Farm, and achieved full registration with Men\u2019s Shed Australia on August 1.<\/p>\n

Mr Furner said mental health was often not discussed in Indigenous communities, and local men in Cherbourg will benefit from better mental health outcomes because of the new facility.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s great to see the new Men\u2019s Shed in Cherbourg will provide a safe place for local men to come together, talk to each other and get the support they need,” Mr Furner said.<\/p>\n

“Mental health and getting help have often been overlooked within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, especially within the male population.<\/p>\n

“The new Men\u2019s Shed is changing that, developed and led by the community with activities for local men including health programs and practical support.”<\/p>\n

Mr Furner said the Men\u2019s Shed was the result of work by community members Wayne Farrell and Norman Hegarty, and he commended them for their efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I also thank Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council for their incredible support, providing the building, machinery and tools for the initiative, and other organisations and community members involved,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Having these facilities for local men is so important, helping to relieve the pressures of everyday life and prevent more serious problems with physical and mental health down the track.<\/p>\n

“What makes me immensely proud is that this Men\u2019s Shed is the first to be registered by an Aboriginal community in Queensland and provides a fantastic example for others to follow.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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