Why We’re Here — And Who We’re Here For. A bit about our plan for The Sharing Shed!

This one’s not about fitness, gear or grinding. It’s about why The Sharing Shed exists. And more importantly, who it’s for.

🐑 It’s for Everyone Who Makes the Shearing Industry What It Is!

Whether you’re swinging the handpiece, penning up, pressing wool, running the teams, the farmer or farm worker, even if you have a relative or mate involved in any part of the industry — this space is for you.

• Shearers

• Woolhandlers

• Pressers

• Contractors

• Farmers

• Partners

• Whānau

• Mates of mates

Everyone counts here.

🛠 What This Is All About

The Sharing Shed is a place to share:

• Real stories — the good, the bad, the hard, the funny, the serious

• Health & wellbeing tips that make a difference

• Fitness, recovery and injury prevention advice

• Tools and tricks to make the job easier

• Gear reviews, market info, and good yarns from our world

If it matters to you, it belongs here.

💬 Because Some Conversations Need a Place to Start

We know this industry is tough — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

We also know our suicide rate is too bloody high. And too many of us are carrying weight we don’t need to carry alone.

This blog isn’t just a place to read. It’s a place to reach out.To connect. To start the conversations that matter.

Even if it’s just one person thinking: “I needed to hear that today.”

Then it’s worth it.

📣 We Want to Hear From You

This isn’t just our blog — it’s yours.

We want:

• Your feedback

• Your ideas

• Your stories

• Your struggles

• Your wins

• Your truth

Got a yarn to tell? Got something we should cover? Need someone to talk to?

👉 Just reach out. We’re listening.

You can message us, email us, or pull us aside in the shed.

This is your space too.

🤝 What We Stand For

• Looking out for each other

• Sharing the stuff that actually helps

• Giving everyone in the industry a voice

• Making our people stronger — physically and mentally

Because the strongest sheds aren’t built from timber and tin.They’re built by good people who’ve got each other’s backs.

📬 Tell Us What You Want to See

Drop a comment. Flick us a message.Tag us in a post, or just come tell us next time you see us in the shed or out on the farm.

This thing works best when we build it together.

The Sharing Shed is open. And you’re always welcome.

Catch you next week —until then, look after your crew, look after yourself,and keep sharing the strength.

– The Sharing Shed Team (Powered by McSkimming Shearing)