It will be a different type of celebration for Victorian Men's Sheds for National Men's Shed Week.
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While other states will host open days, Victorian Men's Sheds remain closed due to coronavirus restrictions.
Australian Men's Shed Association chairman Paul Sladdin said they were forced to think outside the box to keep Men's Sheds going during the pandemic.
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"It's certainly going to be different this year," he said. "We have launched two online activities since the pandemic hit - one is The Shed Online, which is like a blog where blokes can keep in touch, and The Shed Wireless podcast which has been very successful thanks to a fantastic take up of listeners.
"In Victoria, they're the key ones as others states continue with with open days."
Mr Sladdin said Men's Sheds had been keeping in touch with one another during the lockdowns to ensure no one feels isolated.
"A huge reason why the sheds are so successful is because they help prevent issues associated with isolation," he said. "Blokes who attend the sheds, a lot of them, are single people who don't have social connection through work after retirement. Men's Sheds are excellent in providing social connection opportunities.
"Isolation can lead to substance abuse, mental health issues and overall wellbeing issues. So it is a very important role sheds play in preventing that."
