Shed member Ian Gould said the grant would go towards the men getting a shed of their own. 

“It’s been a long time coming and we’re thrilled we got the grant,” he said. 

Mr Gould said the group has been together since March and were looking for a site to build the shed on.

He said they hope to be able to include the shed in the arts precinct at the old primary school.

Mr Gould said the men’s shed would have wide ranging benefits for the community. 

“The men’s shed, it’s not just for guys that are architecturally clever but it’s good to socialise with people to ensure there’s not a lost soul in the town,” she said. 

“Some people want to build, others just want friends - we cater for everything.”

Mr Gould said the members would be fundraising for donations to help make the shed a reality. 

Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said Rainbow Neighbourhood House would be given $60,000 towards the $91,710 cost of erecting the 12.5 by 7.5 metre shed.

She said the Apex Club of Warracknabeal would also receive a $30,000 grant to construct an extension to the town’s men’s shed incorporating an accessible toilet facility.

Ms Pulford said men’s sheds promote good mental health for country men. 

“They also promote social inclusion and enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of men in local communities and are especially important in remote communities like Rainbow,” Ms Pulford said.

“We’re not only building a new shed for Rainbow, but building a stronger and more resilient local community.”