Building Healthy Environments for Men’s Health Week

Marked in the middle of June every year, Men’s Health Week is an important opportunity to highlight, promote and support the health and wellbeing of Australia’s men and boys.

The theme of the 2022 Men’s Health Week is building healthy environments for men and boys. Focusing on ensuring and creating healthy environments physically and emotionally in the home, workplace and social settings.

Whether we are men or women, we can all play a part in supporting the health and wellbeing of men in our families, workplaces and communities, and by improving the health and wellbeing of Australia’s men of all ages and from all walks of life, we can ensure a healthier, happier and stronger society in the future.

Learn more about men’s health here. Download our fact sheet here.

Helping our men and boys

Whether we are men or women, we all have a role in supporting the health and wellbeing of men in our families, workplaces and communities.

We can start by looking out for our fathers, brothers, husbands, sons, mates and colleagues.

An important first step is to be open in talking about both physical and mental ill-health. Removing stigma is essential.

Talk to your mates and don’t be afraid to have tough conversations if it looks like someone you know is struggling. If you yourself are struggling, get help – talk to someone you trust, go to a GP or speak to a counsellor. Access OzHelp services through your workplace, or find out more about what we provide.

By improving the health and wellbeing of Australia’s men and boys of all ages and from all walks of life, we can ensure a healthier, happier and stronger society in the future.