The Men's Health Project

A health conference just for men. The day will include guest speakers, lunch, general health check and a social game of footy.

About this Event

Join other blokes for a health conference focusing on men's health, lifestyle approach to wellness, perspective and resilience and the idea of being tough.

The day will include four guest speakers, a general health check, lunch and an opportunity to catch-up with mates for a social game of footy.

Guest Speakers:

Duncan Marchant - Owner of Coffs Coast Health Club, survivor of the 2003 Canberra bushfires

  • Learning how to restart, rebuild and recover after bushfire.
  • Re-experiencing fire in 2019.
  • Health, exercise and resilience.

Jeremy Holder - Former Army medic, Intensive Care Ambulance Officer, Managing Director TacMed Australia, 2020 Prime Minister's Award

  • Perspective and Resilience.
  • Jeremy also suffered testicular cancer and will discuss health cancers and his approach to cancer and health.

Gus Wilson - Owner of Jolly Roger Barber Bar, Army veteran, rugby coach and marriage celebrant

  • The idea of “being tough” and seeing warning signs to seek help.
  • Men’s mental health and reasons why looking after yourself is important for you and those who support you.

Dr Rosie Ross - Northside Health, Coffs Harbour

  • Common concerns for men’s health.
  • Lifestyle and holistic approach to wellness.
  • Mental wellbeing and how to use lifestyle choices as life management.
  • Dr Rosie unplugged - Q&A.

General Health Check: Blood pressure, weight, blood glucose test, body scan check and breathing techniques.

Enjoy lunch and the day with a social game of footy.

When: Sunday December 13

Where: Nana Glen Community Hall

Time: 8.30 am - 2.00 pm


IMPORTANT: To ensure this is a COVID safe event, registration is required for all people attending.


To register please click here

For enquiries please contact Melinda Brooks on 0417 828 591

This free event is supported by the Coffs Harbour City Council Bushfire Recovery Program.

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