International Men’s Day (IMD) is this Thursday 19 November and Goulburn District Prevention Network, NSW Police (Hume PD), PCYC, Mission Australia and The Man Walk - Goulburn are hosting a walk, yarn and barbeque to celebrate the positive value men bring to our community.
The event is at Goulburn PCYC and starts at 5pm. All men and boys are welcome. Bringing along children is encouraged as well.
IMD highlights the positive male role models and raising awareness of men’s wellbeing. The theme for this year’s IMD being ‘Better Health for Men and Boys’. The day aims to encourage men to teach the boys in their lives the values, character and responsibilities of being a man.
November is an important month in bringing attention to men’s health. It brings awareness to several causes together that are important to men’s overall health, including mental health, prostate and testicular cancer. Big Aussie Barbie’s will also be held nationwide on the 27 - 29 in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Movember is held throughout November, with Mo Bros growing moustaches and getting support for it, as well as Mo Sisters joining in too. Support the Goulburn participants here.
Mahatma Gandi said, “We must become the change we seek.” It is when men and women lead by example that we will create a fair and safe society which allows everyone the opportunity to prosper.
On 20 November we celebrate International Children’s Day – forming 48 hours of celebration for men and children.
