Men’s Health Champion Winners Announced at National Men’s Health Gathering
The spirit of community, compassion and commitment shone brightly at the 30th National Men’s Health Gathering in Brisbane tonight, where the 2025 Men’s Health Champion Awards were announced before more than 200 delegates.
After more than 5,000 votes cast in support of 75 nominees across Australia, the awards celebrated individuals leading the charge in improving the health and wellbeing of men and boys.
The National Men’s Health Champion 2025 was awarded to Queensland’s David Facer, founder of Brave Brothers, a grassroots movement built on connection, courage and conversation. Facer’s tireless advocacy and community engagement have helped countless men open up about their struggles and find strength through mateship.
Coming in second and third nationally were Rebecca Talbot from Men’s Sheds of WA and Bill Van Didden from PROST!, both recognised for their outstanding contributions to men’s health.
Across the country, state and territory winners were also honoured for their leadership and impact. Receiving the highest number of votes were:
- Queensland: David Facer, Brave Brothers
- Western Australia: Rebecca Talbot, Men’s Sheds of WA
- Victoria: Alan White, Continence Health Australia
- New South Wales: Tim Kay, Parents Beyond Breakup
- South Australia: Ukash Ali Ahmed, Multicultural Community Council of SA
- Tasmania: David Taylor, DIY Dads, Hobart City Mission
- Australian Capital Territory: Phil Gouldson, International Men’s Day Canberra
- Northern Territory: Dr Charlie King, AM, No More Campaign
The evening also featured the presentation of the inaugural Greg Millan Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr Uncle Mick Adams, recognising his decades-long contribution to men’s health — particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The award honours the late Greg Millan, a founding member and long-serving board member of the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF). Greg was a tireless advocate, trainer and program developer who helped shape national awareness of men’s health needs and mentored many current leaders in the field. His pioneering work in government, community and private sectors transformed how services engage with men.
Uncle Mick Adams’ recognition carries that legacy forward. With over 25 years’ experience, he has been instrumental in advancing health outcomes for First Nations men, including delivering the first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health Convention in 1999 and completing a PhD in public health in 2007 focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males.
A respected mentor and advocate, Dr Adams continues to champion holistic approaches to men’s health — physical, mental, social and emotional — and to inspire a new generation of researchers and practitioners.
Uncle Mick receives the Greg Millan Lifetime Achievement Award,
presented by AMHF CEO, Glen Poole.