Tully Freemasons are putting men’s health first

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Last month, the Tully Freemasons hosted an event which saw men and their families come together to discuss the importance of putting men’s mental and physical health first in order to help them improve their overall wellbeing.

Held at the Tully-Tyson Masonic Centre, the Men’s Health Matters event was part of a series of state-wide sessions run by Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, in collaboration with community health non-profit CheckUP, focusing on improving men’s mental and physical health.

The awareness campaign was launched in September last year and has travelled across the state, visiting towns and supporting local communities.

Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Officer Gary Mark said empowering people to lead better lives 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 life-saving initiative to communities across Queensland,” Mr Mark said.

“Hand Heart Pocket, in partnership with CheckUP, is committed to providing the support and encouragement men need in order to lead better lives through these crucial local events.”

The free information session was delivered by a registered psychologist and covered 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 the event provided a safe forum for men to talk about their experiences and health journey.

“Through this event, attendees were encouraged to put their health first and actually have a conversation about how they are feeling both mentally and physically,” Ms Liddy said.

Tully Freemason Alf Macdonald said the Men’s Health Matters event was crucial in facilitating more open and positive conversations around improving the lives of men in Far North Queensland.

“This event was constructive in educating people about the importance of eliminating the stigma around talking about men’s health and demonstrating how we can work together to support the men in our community through difficult times,” Mr Macdonald said.

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