Marking its 30th anniversary, this year Men’s Health Week will be held from June 10-16.
This global initiative is an annual worldwide call to action about the health and wellbeing needs of men and boys, urging action and awareness.
This year’s focus is on Men’s Health checks and on encouraging men and boys to build healthy habits by identifying small changes they can make that benefit their health and wellbeing.
Brimbank council will host a range of activities throughout the week, where residents can participate in events including cooking classes, exercise sessions, social gatherings, family activities, and art workshops across various locations in Brimbank.
The highlight of the week is the main event on Thursday, June 13, at the Westvale Community Centre. This celebration features guest speaker Robert Dipierdomenico, a retired AFL player renowned for his 17-year career at Hawthorn. Robert will share his personal journey, focusing on overcoming the stigma of mental health and vulnerability among men, especially in professional settings.
“The stigma around mental health and vulnerability amongst males, let alone males in a professional setting, is one that has been outdated for many years. It is an absolute honour that I am able to share my story with Westvale Community Centre and assist in breaking barriers, hopefully encouraging others to be more confident in speaking out too,” Dipierdomenico said.
The event features health checks, hearing checks, health information stalls, council services, barber services, street art dance, boxercise, raffle, spinning wheel, and sausage sizzle.
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