Men’s Health Week

Date: Wednesday 17 June
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Location:  Aspendale Lifesaving Club,  Groves Street,  Aspendale 3195

Worried about a mate? Not sure what to say?

Having someone in your corner makes a big difference when things gets tough.

This training gives you simple, practical skills to have tough conversations, support your mate, and know when to get extra help.

No cost.

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Date: Thursday 11 June
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Cheltenham Library

Join mental health advocate Chelsea Frawley for an honest and powerful conversation during Men’s Health Week.

After losing her father, AFL legend Danny “Spud” Frawley, to suicide in 2019, Chelsea has dedicated her work to raising awareness and encouraging life-saving conversations.

No cost to attend. Bookings required.

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Date: Wednesday 10 June
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location:  Chelsea Heights Community Centre (CHCC),  160 Thames Promenade,  Chelsea Heights VIC 3196

Join us for a Men’s Health Week event where Simon shares his personal mental health journey, helping break stigma and encourage open conversations. Learn about Beyond Blue’s support services and how to seek help, followed by a light refreshments and time to connect.

Free. Donations accepted.

All proceeds of this session will be donated to Beyond Blue.

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Register via the link above, or call CHCC Office  03 9772 3391.

Date: Tuesday 9 June
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Aspendale Garden’s Community Service,  103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens, VIC 3195

This information session, presented by Relationships Australia, is to support dads with community education and awareness around topics of interest in the developmental needs. This particular session will focus on strategies to help dads manage the emotions of their children, and ways to develop healthy and respectful relationships in their role as a dad.

The session will include discussion on the development stages of children, dealing with escalated emotions, identifying emotional triggers, strategies for self-care, and more.

No cost, registrations essential.

Date: Saturday 20 June
Time: 6:45am for 7am start
Location: Next to Mordialloc Pier, Mordialloc Beach

Take the plunge for men’s health! Join the Mordy Sea Dippers in partnership with Mordialloc Neighbourhood House for a refreshing ocean dip and a chance to connect with other local men.

Part of our men’s health promotion, this is a great opportunity to boost your wellbeing, challenge yourself, and be part of a supportive community.

Warm up afterwards with coffee and a muffin on us.

No cost to attend, no bookings required.

Date: Saturday 13 June
Time: 9:15am-10:00am
Location: Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Avenue, Cheltenham 3192

Anthony Grace, accredited meditation teacher and experienced counsellor, will lead you on a unique beginner friendly meditation session.

Bookings required.

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Date: Saturday 13 June, Saturday 20 June and Saturday 27 June
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Avenue, Cheltenham 3192

Start your Saturday with calm and clarity. In these introductory yoga sessions, you’ll learn gentle stretches, simple poses and breathing techniques.

Bookings required.

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Date: Wednesday 10 June
Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm
Location:  Aspendale Garden’s Community Service,  103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens, VIC 3195

A regular social (non-competitive) basketball program where dads (and other dad-like figures) can come along and shoot some hoops in our indoor basketball stadium and play social (non-competitive) games.

No cost, please register to attend so we know who we are expecting.

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Date: Thursday 11 June
Time: 10am
Location:  Chelsea Heights Community Centre (CHCC),  160 Thames Promenade,  Chelsea Heights VIC 3196

Explore local paths and tracks before returning to the Centre to enjoy a relaxing cuppa.

The walk will cover approx. 3-4km nearby the centre and take approx. 1 hour.

Drop in - $2.50 per walker*
*All proceeds of this walk will be donated to Beyond Blue

For bookings and further information call the CHCC Office 03 9772 3391.

Date: Wednesday 10 June
Time: 9.30am
Location:  Chelsea Heights Community Centre (CHCC),  160 Thames Promenade,  Chelsea Heights VIC 3196

Enjoy a ride with volunteer leaders while improving your fitness, explore local paths and tracks and make new friends!

BYO bike, helmet and any other gear you need.

Drop in - $2.50 per bike rider*
*All proceeds of this ride will be donated to Beyond Blue

For bookings and further information call CHCC Office 03 9772 3391.

Join Kingston’s Access Care nurses for an informative presentation on maintaining heart health.

Take-home men’s health information and resources will be available at the session.

Light refreshments provided.

No cost and no bookings required, just come along on the day.

Date: Tuesday 2 June
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: Chelsea Activity Hub, 3-5 Showers Ave, Chelsea 3196

Date: Friday 12 June
Time: 12:15-12:45pm
Location: Patterson Lakes Community Centre, 54-70 Thompson Road, Patterson Lakes 3197

Date: Tuesday 23 June
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Chelsea Activity Hub, 3-5 Showers Ave, Chelsea 3196

Men of any age group welcome to come along and hear from Kingston’s Access Care Nurses providing Diabetes health information and resources.

Light refreshments will be served.

No cost and no bookings required just come along on the day.

Date: Monday 15 - Friday 19 June
Time: All programs
Location:  Clarinda Community Centre,  58B Viney Street, Clarinda 3169

During Men’s Health Week attend a class and receive a free pass to try another class at Clarinda or Sundowner Community Centre.

No bookings required.

For further details contact Clarinda Community Centre on 8551 1200, email clarindacc@kingston.vic.gov.au or visit our office.

Date: Saturday 6 June and Saturday 20 June
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Location: Aspendale Garden’s Community Service,  103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens 3195

Calling all dads, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles and other men who play an important role in a child's life! Dads' Playgroup is a space for dads and dad-like figures to have fun, play with their children and find a community with other local dads. 

Dads and dad-like figures (uncles, grandads, step-dads & others) of children under 6 years old. 

No cost to attend. Register into single or multiple sessions.

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Walk-ins welcome, but we will take your details to keep you updated with activities and programs. 

Grab the kids and join a fun Dads and kids storytime for Men’s Health Week.

Date: Thursday 18 June
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location:  Mordialloc Neighbourhood House, 457 Main Street, Mordialloc 3195

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on one-hour workshop where dads can learn the basics of plaiting, braiding, and ponytails. No experience needed—just come along and give it a go!

Part of our Find Your Village initiative, this session is open to all local dads, with a special focus on our occasional care dads. It’s a great chance to build skills, connect with others, and enjoy a supportive social environment.

Light refreshments provided.

No cost to attend. Bookings required. Book below or call 9587 4534.

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Date: Saturday 20 June
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin 3189

An authentic and adventurous exploration in and beyond the blues and alternative rock realms, Nathan Cavaleri's solo show brings life stories and songs from the world stages in a powerful and electric solo format to theatre experience.

Booking details:
$55 full price
$45 concession
$45 – groups of 4+

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