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Ron and the Men’s Shed

on Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Australian Men’s Shed Association is a charitable not-for-profit association. AMSA is the peak body representing Mens Sheds in Australia providing practical support and assistance. With over 1000 Mens Sheds registered AMSA is now the largest Association in Australia focussed on male health and well-being.

The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of the shed in the backyard that has long been a part of Australian culture. A haven for men to get together, be creative, and do what they enjoy.

Meet Ron - part of the Freedom Aged Care family at their Redland Bay community and frequent visitor to the onsite men’s shed. Ron has always found pleasure and a home working with wood. Coming from a rich family history of working with timber, it’s not surprising that this has become his passion and as much a part of who he is as anything else.

Ron found his passion for timber as a young boy and progressed to building and creating various machines and pieces of furniture where he became a master of his craft, so much so that his great skill and talent was utilized to serve his country.

Ron served in the air force where his skills were called upon to make various machines and machine parts for the armed forces.

For someone with such a long and powerful connection to his craft, it would have been an injustice to not share his passion and even impart his knowledge to other men and the community at large. 

At the men’s shed at Freedom Aged Care Redland Bay community and the local men’s shed, Ron thrives and spends his time creating beautiful pens and various items from the timber that he’s loved since his youth. 

Not only is this a great way to stay connected to a life-long passion but also to maintain the much-needed social interaction that is so important as we get older. 

For most of us, waking up each day and looking forward to what the day holds is what keeps us going. And for those of us lucky enough to find a passion and share it is the ultimate gift.

Watch the full feature video of Ron's story and his amazing pens below. 

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