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How the Men’s Shed is helping Riverstone students

IT’S the old school style of mentoring from the Riverstone Men’s Shed which is making a positive impact on youngsters in the area.

Student Elias Rojas learns tips from Riverstone Men’s Shed member Phil Dailey. Pictures: David Swift
Student Elias Rojas learns tips from Riverstone Men’s Shed member Phil Dailey. Pictures: David Swift

IT’S the old school style of mentoring from the Riverstone Men’s Shed which is making a positive impact on youngsters in the area.

Last week, five students from Riverstone High School were mentored by these passionate Men’s Shed members who showed them basic plumbing, lawn mower and rope splicing tips at three different stations.

Mick Johnson from the Riverstone Men’s Shed said they enjoy teaching the youngsters with several of their members having years of experience to pass on.

The local Men’s Shed has been actively involved in making a positive difference, including making wheelchairs for young victims of war.

Trevor Rice and Ricky Singh work on the skate ramp.
Trevor Rice and Ricky Singh work on the skate ramp.

He thanked Riverstone resident Michael Murray for his generous donation of $2,500, the third year he has provided a much-needed financial boost for the Men’s Shed.

“Murray gives as much as he can and while we haven’t decided exactly what we can buy with that, it is most likely to go towards the workshop.

Phil Dailey shows Elias Rojas how to change a spark plug.
Phil Dailey shows Elias Rojas how to change a spark plug.

“The students built a skate ramp today and also learnt how to look after a lawn mower, including changing a spark plug.”

Riverstone’s Michael Murray hands over the cheque for $2,500 to Mick Johnston from the Men's Shed.
Riverstone’s Michael Murray hands over the cheque for $2,500 to Mick Johnston from the Men's Shed.

The five students later helped out with the dozens of gardens, which the Men’s Shed harvests to benefit seniors in the neighbourhood.

“This was an opportunity for the men in the men’s Shed to share their knowledge and skills, to build connections to the younger generation and to understand that they still have a vital role in the community,” said Angela Van Dyke, the new centre manager at Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre.

This program was funded by Riverstone Schofields Memorial Club under the Aged Care & Wellness – Ageing Well Program.

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