Members

Mt Eliza Men’s Shed is an Incorporated Association of members.

New members must submit an application form and be approved by our committee.

All financial members are eligible to stand for election to our committee. With our small shed numbers, we invite any member to join us for committee meetings at any time. It is your committee and we can only create a great shed with the involvement of all members.

Membership fees are $50 per annum, payable in June–July.

Download a membership form

Code of conduct

We expect our members to endeavour to:

  • Work towards the achievement of the aims and purposes of the organisation

  • Be responsible for their own personal behaviour in the operation of the shed

  • Maintain a respectful approach to others involved in the programs and activities

  • Be fair, considerate and honest with others

  • Treat other members of the shed with respect and value their ideas and opinions

  • Act as a positive role model in mentoring others

  • Be responsible for their actions

  • Comply fully with all our shed safety requirements

  • Operate within the policies and guidelines of the Mount Eliza Men’s Shed

Our expectations

  • Remember we’re here to have fun

  • Use our tools but don’t BE a tool

  • No words in anger, be tolerant and treat each other with respect

  • Make visitors and new members feel welcome

  • Be helpful inside and outside the shed

  • Bring solutions, not problems

  • Share your knowledge, skills and experience

  • If you are feeling unwell or depressed, tell someone

  • No smoking in the building only in designated smoking area

  • No illicit drugs or alcohol, if affected stay home

  • Be safe, act safely and look out for each other

  • No fewer than two people in shed when in workshop

  • Report any hazards, accidents, injuries, incidents or near misses to the President

  • No tool or machine use without instruction / authorisation

  • Closed shoes and safety glasses must be worn in workshops

  • All machines to be used as per machine instructions

  • If you don’t know how to do something, ask for help

  • If you use a tool, hardware or accessory, put it back where you found it

  • If you make a mess, clean it up

  • Clear off work benches at the end of the day

  • If something breaks or appears faulty, tell someone

  • If we’re running low on something, order it, don’t wait ‘till we run out

  • If you need reimbursement for something, provide a receipt

  • Parking only in designated areas

Duty of care

The Mount Eliza Men’s Shed has a duty of care to provide a safe workplace, and ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that workers, volunteers and guests, and other people are not exposed to health and safety risks.

See our Duty of Care document