Chairmans annual report

A Word from the Chair
A significant milestone was reached in FY23 – the long-awaited securing of a location for the Hedland Men’s Shed. On the 24 July 2023 the HMS signed a sub-lease with the Port Hedland International Airport giving the HMS tenancy over the Former Riders Club for an initial period of three years, with a provision to extend. This milestone has been over five years’ in the making and it is a credit to the commitment of the HMS committee and the incredible support from all of our supporters. With a location finally secured, our focus for FY24 will be on completing all works necessary to open a fit-for-purpose space for the men of the Hedland community, one that is safe, inclusive, where we can build, learn and grow together. With respect to the lease, I would like to offer a special thanks to the Town of Port Hedland, particularly Josephine Bianci, and the Port Hedland International Airport.
FY24 and FY25 will be exciting years for the HMS where we will work to establish our shed, expand our membership and continue to grow our presence and positive impact within the community.
I would like to thank the efforts of the committee through FY23 and look forward to working together to build a great Men’s Shed for the Hedland community (hopefully sooner rather than later).
Achievements in FY23

• Signed three-year lease for the HMS with the PHIA.
• Raising over $8,000 from the container’s for change scheme.
• Securing over $15,000 in grant funding.

Community Engagement
The HMS committee has focused its efforts on first securing a location for the Men’s Shed, and now, to opening a safe, fit-for-purpose space. Community engagement has been intentionally kept to a minimum to limit raising expectations, negative perceptions of the HMS committee, and overall disappointment until the space is open. The HMS committee intend to activate community engagement in FY25.
Supporters and Grants

• Town of Port Hedland – Community engagement grant, provision of interim shed location
• Port Hedland International Airport - Provision of interim shed location
• Waypoint (Compass Group) – Collaboration working towards the provision of buildings and other in-kind support (decision pending announcement in FY25)
• The Esplanade Hotel and Port Haven (Compass Group) – Container for Change Partnership
• Care for Hedland – Support for involvement in CDS

Membership
Membership for the HMS was understandably low given the development phase we are in. The HMS membership in FY23 was limited to it’s committee:

• Shane Hashim (current Chair)
• Sam Ariff (current Deputy Chair)
• Nygell Topp (current Treasurer)
• Julie Ariff (current Secretary)
• Dave Drury (current committee member)

Priorities for FY24 and FY25

• Open the HMS and establish suitable workshop and meeting spaces for members.
• Significantly expand non-committee membership
• Secure sufficient grant funding to enable the sustainable growth and operation of the HMS
• Develop and imbed systems and routines for effective, regular engagement with the Hedland community
• Identify and offer services/activities that help to maintain and improve mental wellness of our members

Financial Report for FY23
As at 30 June 2023, the HMS’s closing equity was $57,865.08. The HMS’s net profit for FY23 was $9,251.79, which was primarily earned through refunds from the containers for change scheme. Breakdowns of income and expenditure and equity are provided in the HMS Treasurers Report.




Shane Hashim
Hedland Men’s Shed Chair

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