Mateship keeps men healthy this Men’s Health Week

Published on 29 May 2026

Moira Shire Council, in partnership with NCN Health and Yarrawonga Health, is hosting a series of free community breakfast events across the Shire to mark Men's Health Week (9 to 15 June 2026).

The free events will be held at four locations throughout June:

• Blake Street Plantation, Nathalia on Thursday 11 June from 7am to 9am.
• Bunnings Yarrawonga on Tuesday 16 June from 7am to 9am.
• Federation Park, Cobram on Thursday 18 June from 7am to 9am.
• Newman Square, Numurkah on Tuesday 23 June from 7am to 9am.
  
  

All community members are welcome to come along and enjoy a free egg and bacon roll and coffee, access on-the-spot health checks and mental health support and connect with others in their community.

Each breakfast will be supported by Wellways Mental Health and Wellbeing, ensuring mental health support is available right across the Shire.

NCN Health will attend in Nathalia, Numurkah and Cobram, with Primary Care Connect’s Community Paramedic on hand at Nathalia and Numurkah to conduct free health checks.

Yarrawonga Health, SES and Ambulance Victoria will round out the support on offer at the Yarrawonga event.

Men’s Health Week is a nationally recognised initiative that encourages communities to highlight the importance of men’s health and wellbeing, and to take action to improve health outcomes for men and boys.

At the heart of this year’s events is a simple but powerful message – mateship keeps men healthy.

Moira Shire Council Chair Administrator Dr Graeme Emonson PSM said the events were a great opportunity for men across the Shire to prioritise their health and connect with their community.

“Mateship keeps men healthy, and that’s exactly what these breakfasts are all about,” Dr Emonson said.

“We know that when men feel connected to their community, they are more likely to reach out, open up, and take action on their health.

“I encourage every man in Moira to come along, enjoy a free breakfast, meet some new mates, and take advantage of the health checks and support on offer.”

All events are free and open to the entire community.

For more information, contact Moira Shire Council on 03 5871 9222.