| BENDIGO
TAKES THE LEAD IN REGIONAL MEN'S HEALTH |
| Bendigo
took the lead in regional men's health throughout Australia
on Tuesday 21st August with a high profile Men's Health Night.
The Men's Health Night featured the launch of Andrology Australia's
'dad care' national campaign for Fathers Day and the first
in regional Australia of Pfizer's national program, 'Men's
Health Tune-up'. Other highlights of the very successful night
organised by the Centre for Advancement of Men's Health (CAMH)
with funding from Andrology Australia in partnership with
the Rotary Club of Bendigo, local community organizations
and ManEvo Pty Ltd. |
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- 330 men participated
in a very informative and entertaining men's health and awareness
night162 men participated
in Pfizer's 'Men's Health Tune-up' health screeningAFL/VFL legend
Simon Madden highlighted the value of his great relationship with
Essendon's 'medicos' to enhance his capacity to perform magnificently
in 378 senior games of football and for him and his family to
enjoy good health post football; Simon also shared a conversation
with Jack Lockett, Australia's oldest man and keen Essendon supporter
prior to the proceedingsBernard Denner,
CAMH, Dr Andrew Chan, Roger Williams, Rural Ambulance Service,
Beth Woodward, Pfizer and Carol Holden, Andrology Australia were
the other informative speakers 50 men purchased
Andrology Australia's 'dad care' kit - also available from Coles
New World Supermarkets189 responses
are to be evaluated to identify priorities and inform future of
men's health directions in Bendigo from a range of twenty questionscollaborative
partnerships and local support with All Seasons International
Hotel, Community Health Bendigo, Bendigo District Division of
General Practice, Bendigo/Loddon Primary Care Partnership, City
of Greater Bendigo, Central Victorian Veterans Support Centre,
Shared Action Project Long Gully, Bendigo Dja Dja Wrung Aboriginal
Assoc. Inc., Bob Jane T-Mart Bendigo, Ron Poyser Motors, Just
A Bloke Gifts for Men, Bendigo Advertiser, ABC Regional and local
radio stationsTrevor Williams
from Thornbury, won the romantic weekend for two in MelbourneMature single
men were encouraged be more active and attend the 'Twin Hearts
Ball' in Bendigo on Saturday 27th October In response
to the Night further Men's Health Tune Up sessions will be conducted
at Ballarat and Shepparton in October with the support of CAMH
- Rural Ambulance
Service have been invited to four organizations to conduct CPR
sessions
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330 men
attended
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Simon Madden
speaks ...
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An Executive
Summary of the evaluation of the Men's Health Night will appear
soon on the CAMH website: www.mannet.com.au
For further
information on the Night or how to successfully conduct a night
in your community, please contact:
Bernard Denner, CAMH Email: man@mannet.com.au mobile: 0419 566750
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Tune Up
for Blokes
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The speakers
team
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Organised
Locally By:
Centre for Advancement of
Men's Health
Rotary Club of Bendigo
ManEvo…Men's Wellbeing Projects
Funded through 'dad care' By:
Monash Institute of Reproduction and Development
and Andrology Australia
'dad care' Supported By:
Coles Supermarkets
Renault Australia
Channel 9
Herald Sun
Monash Institute of Reproduction
and Development
Andrology Australia
Department of Health & Aged Care
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Local
Sponsors:
Rotary Club of Bendigo
All Seasons International Motor Inn
Community Health Bendigo
Bendigo District Division of General Practice
Bendigo/Loddon Primary Care Partnership
Shared Action Project Long Gully
City of Greater Bendigo
Trades Hall Council Bendigo
Central Victorian Veterans' Support Centre
Bendigo Dja Dja Wrung Aboriginal Assoc. Inc.
Bob Jane T-Mart Bendigo
Ron Poyser Motors
Just A Bloke - Gifts for Men
and supported by
Pfizer 'Men's Health Tune-up' |
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