Brimbank council hosted a week packed full of events and activities as part of Men’s Health Week which ran from June 12 to 18.
The event is celebrated every year around the world, and this year’s theme was Healthy Habits – focussing on encouraging men and boys to build healthy habits by identifying small changes they can make that benefit their health and wellbeing.
Brimbank council proudly supported a range of activities during the week, with events that included cooking, exercise, social connection, family connection and art across various sites in Brimbank.
The activities were aimed at supporting improved mental wellbeing, healthy eating, active living and physical activity and support economic and social inclusion.
This year the main event took place on Thursday, June 15 at the Westvale Community Centre.
Locals joined the council in celebrating Men’s Health Week 2023 with guest speakers, former AFL premiership player and advocate for mental health Tom Boyd, and Councillor Thomas O’Reilly.
Former Western Bulldogs star Tom Boyd shared his story with mental health and the techniques he used during his AFL career and continues to use, in order to achieve happiness and balance.
Mr Boyd has long championed opening up the conversation of mental health, and authored his memoir, ‘Nowhere to Hide’, a candid account of his own personal struggles with mental health.
The event brought the community together in a united celebration for Men’s Health, featuring everything from health checks to Tai Chi demonstrations and much more.
Hannah Hammoud
