Minister backs men’s sheds

Kevin Humphries, Frank Lange, and member for Albury Greg Aplin meet at the MAC Centre in Lavington yesterday. Picture: TARA GOONAN

NSW Minister for Mental Health Kevin Humphries says community groups can benefit people prone to mental health issues.

Mr Humphries was in Albury yesterday and met Mens Shed representatives from Albury, Culcairn, Henty, Howlong and Thurgoona at the Manual Activity Centre in Lavington.

He said it was important for older men to become aware of what their needs were.

People over the age of 70 are more susceptible to disease like dementia, the National Party MP said.

It is important for them to stay connected to their mates and family because they will stay a lot healthier.

He said social and emotional well-being impacted older men who were at risk of chronic disease.

The long-established MAC was one of the best sheds Mr Humphries had seen.

Its great to see what people are doing in the community to help themselves, he said.

MAC member Frank Lange said the city council provided them with the resources needed to cater to the members and he appreciated Mr Humphries support

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