Whether you are looking for tips on improving your exercise routine, looking for information on health matters or just wanting to build stronger connections with your family, Men’s Health Week in Brimbank could be the answer.
Running from June 12-18, Men’s Health Week is an annual worldwide call to action about the health and wellbeing needs and issues that relate to men and boys.
This year’s theme is Healthy Habits – focusing on encouraging men and boys to build healthy habits by identifying small changes they can make that benefit their health and wellbeing.
During the week Brimbank council will be hosting a range of activities and events that include cooking, exercise, social connection, family connection and art across various sites in Brimbank.
Activities are aimed at supporting improved mental wellbeing, healthy eating, active living and physical activity and support economic and social inclusion.
This year the main event will take place on Thursday, June 15 at the Westvale Community Centre. Brimbank locals are invited to join in this event to celebrate Men’s Health Week 2023 with guest speakers, Tom Boyd, former AFL premiership player and advocate for mental health and Cr Thomas O’Reilly.
The event will feature:
– Hearing checks
– Massages
– Health information stalls
– Council services
– CPR lab
– 15 minute group fitness come and try sessions
– Tai Chi demonstration
– Raffle
– Spinning wheel
– Sausage sizzle
Information: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/events-brimbank/mens-health-week
