Joining
New members are welcome.
Folks over 18 years of age are eligible to join
5 Easy Steps to Join
Once your application is received and approved, you will receive an email with information on
- paying the membership fees
- booking your mandatory induction session
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Note: All memberships are subject to committee approval.
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3. Book an Induction Session
Before you can start at the Shed, you need to attend an induction session.
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Inductions take about 1 hour and are held fortnightly at the shed. Bookings are essential.
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Note: Instructions for booking an induction are included in the email mentioned in Step-1.
5. Complete "On the Job" Assessment
Once you have attended your induction, you will be trained and assessed on each piece of equipment you wish to use.
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This will ensure you reach the required competence to operate Shed equipment safely.
2. Pay Membership Fee
Membership fees are
- $ 100 joining fee
- $ 80 annual fee
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We offer a 20% concession on membership fees for pension card holders with a valid CRN and full time students.
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There is a $5 attendance fee per week. This enables you to attend as many times as you wish in that week.
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Note: Joining fees are to be paid by bank transfer or PayID. Details are provided in the email mentioned in Step-1.
4. Complete Online Safety Training
Before you can start using machines in the Shed you are required to complete our on-line safety training.
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Note: You will receive an email with instructions on how to complete this training.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, you are most welcome to visit the shed during opening hours and talk to an on-duty supervisor. Opening hours are listed at the very bottom of this page.
Benefits of Membership
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Unlimited use of shed facilities during opening hours
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Lunch provided on Saturdays
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Assistance to complete your own projects
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Trained first aiders present on days the shed is open
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Short-Term Borrowing of Tools
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Discounts available from selected outlets:
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Urban Salvage = 10% discount
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Carbatec = 15% discount
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Whelan The Warehouse = 5%-15%
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Bunnings = 5% (with Shed card)
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Pianos Recycled for wood
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NDIS clients - special arrangements
Membership attendances are currently provided on Friday mornings for NDIS clients and
their carers to attend the shed. Unfortunately, all available NDIS memberships are currently
filled, and your application may have to be wait listed.
Once a space becomes available, the first person on the waiting list is invited to attend the
shed with their carer for an assessment to determine if the shed can meet the clients’
expectations and to ensure that carer responsibilities are understood. If both parties agree
to proceed, both client and the carer join the shed, complete induction, and are
then welcome to attend on Friday mornings. Please note, clients attending the shed must
be accompanied by a carer who is required to have shed membership and to work with their
client during the session.
Enquiries regarding NDIS client membership can be emailed to membership@ppmsa.org.au