The Special Envoy for Men’s Health, Dan Repacholi MP, told a WA conference that men’s health has not had the focus it deserves and that men’s voices were underrepresented in the health system. 

Men’s Shed Week runs from Monday 8 September to Saturday 13 September 2025, shining a national spotlight on the role Men’s and Community Sheds play in improving health, wellbeing and social connection.

They say a week's a long time in politics, but it's now four months since the Government appointed Australian's first Special Envoy for Men's Health and people are beginning to notice that he has no shadow!

Who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding service to men and boys in Australia?

Grassroots men’s mental health projects will take centre stage at the National Men’s Health Gathering 2025, with the launch of the Black Dog Ride Pitchfest at the Brisbane Showgrounds this October.

Brisbane Showgrounds, Thursday 23 October 2025
Day Two marks the formal opening of the Gathering with a panel session on this year's theme - Moving Men's Health Forward.

Brisbane Showgrounds, Wednesday 22 October 2025

The opening day of the National Men’s Health Gathering promises a big start with four dynamic streams to choose from, showcasing the depth and diversity of men’s health initiatives across Australia.

Men’s Health and Wellbeing Western Australia has released an updated edition of its comprehensive resource on all things men’s health, titled The Blokes’ Book.

Men’s Shed Week 2025 will shine a light on the power of connection, purpose and community when it returns from Monday 8 September to Saturday 13 September – the week following Father’s Day.

The program for this year’s National Men’s Health Gathering in Brisbane is taking shape.