Men in Emerald are being urged to make their health a priority as the local Freemasons get ready to host the latest in a series of state-wide events focussed on improving men’s mental and physical health.
On March 7, Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, and the Emerald Freemasons, in partnership with community health non-profit CheckUP, will run a free public information session as part of the ‘Men’s Health Matters’ awareness campaign.
The state-wide campaign began in September 2019 and is visiting towns all over Queensland until March this year.
Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Officer Gary Mark said Men’s Health Matters was an important part of the charity’s work in the community.
“Improving men’s mental and physical health, both at a state-wide and grassroots level, is part of our charitable focus, which is why we’ve partnered with CheckUP to bring this potentially lifesaving initiative to communities across Queensland,” Mr Mark said.
The free public information session will be delivered by a healthcare provider and will cover a range of topics such as nutrition and physical activity, early detection of cancer, diabetes and heart disease, mental health and relationships.
CheckUP CEO Ann Maree Liddy said this format is the perfect vehicle to spread awareness about men’s health and wellbeing.
“We are delighted to have formed this partnership with Hand Heart Pocket and Freemason Lodges throughout the state to deliver this campaign,” Ms Liddy said.
“The importance of mental and physical health can’t be ignored and providing a safe environment for attendees to have conversations about these matters is essential.”
Emerald Freemason Malcolm Crozier said they were excited to be hosting such an important event that will be of benefit to the wider community.
“Many of us are time-poor these days and struggle to stay on top of our health, so this will be a good opportunity for us to get together and make some positive changes,” Mr Crozier said.
The Emerald Men’s Health Matters information session will take place from 5pm on Saturday, 7 March at the Alexandra Masonic Lodge at 66 Borilla Street.
