Sporting chance - using sport to improve men's health – Tuesday 9th June

How can we engage more men and boys in programs that improve their health? According to the National Men’s Health strategy, investing in outreach programs that seek to connect with men at social settings such as sporting clubs is one way to do this. This one-day event focuses on ways that different programs around Australia are using sport to engage men in programs that are designed to improve their physical, mental and social health and wellbeing.

Using sport as a tool for better mental and social health

Speakers include:

Dave Burt, Founder, SALT (Sport and Life Training)

Paul Sharp of the Sport and Exercise Science Human Performance Research Centre Faculty of Health UTS

James Rice, Project Officer - Sports Program SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY

Dr Neil Hall, Men's Health Information and Resource Centre

Chris Lockwood, CEO, MATES In Construction

Lunchtime Talks

Sports Programs and COVID-19
Paul Peacock of Richmond Wellbeing in WA who will talk about Bouncing Back, a 4-part mental health awareness program delivered through cricket clubs and how they are adapting to COVID-19.

Leveraging the power of sports brands – are we converting all our chances?

Speakers include:

Jake Edwards, former AFL player and founder of Outside the Locker Room

Catherine Dell Aquila, “Sons of the West” men’s health program, Western Bulldogs Community Foundation

Timmy Duggan, Hoops 4 Health and Anthony Mundine, Mindset of a Champion tour (and former basketball pro)

Dr Emma George, the lead investigator on the Active Breed men's health program, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRL club

Dave Oliver, Rugby Coach, Life is a Team Sport (Sexuality, Sport + Masculinity Resource)

It’s not rocket science, how sport-based programs are working for men

Speakers include:

Timothy Branston, Program Manager – MAN v FAT Soccer

Professor Phil Morgan, School of Education, University of Newcastle

Professor Jeff Coombes, Director, Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health