Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay men are encouraged to get active and learn more about supporting their health, as part of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s Sons of the West program.
In partnership with local councils and community health services across Victoria, Sons of the West is a free 10-week health program for men, with the 2023 program commencing in March.
Program participant Mike Dunne said the benefits of the program include weight changes and improvement in overall wellbeing.
“I now have regular medical checks, I’m more outgoing and reduced my weight significantly thus reducing potential health issues later in life,” he said.
“Sons of the West changed my life for the good and will continue to further on into the future.”
Fellow participant Anthony Camilleri said the program is the reason behind his discovery of heart health and other health issues.
“From the first session, they challenged us to go for a health check,” he said.
“To my surprise, I was told that some time in the past I had a heart attack.
“I was admitted to Western Private Hospital where three stents were inserted to clear a totally blocked artery attached to my heart.”
Sons of the West is open to men aged 18 and over who live in West of Melbourne and Victoria.
Details: www.westernbulldogs.com.au/foundation/about-us/expression-of-interest or foundation@westernbulldogs.com.au
