MEN’S health and wellbeing was the focus of a forum at Frankston Football Club last week.
Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea hosted the event last Wednesday, in partnership with fellow MP Dan Repacholi and Man Cave. The Dunkley Men’s Health and Wellbeing Forum brought together men and boys aged 16 and over to discuss men’s health initiatives, prostate cancer and early detection, the impact of social media, mental health awareness and suicide prevention, local agencies and community organisations, and gaps in existing local services.
Belyea said the forum “was designed to build a clearer picture of the health and wellbeing landscape for men in Dunkley, and to establish a framework for ongoing collaboration to ensure men and boys get the support they need when they need it.”
“Earlier this year, I met with local men – Tom, Ben, Wayne and Michael – to talk about how we can bring men together in a way that fosters connection, understanding and practical action,” she said. “This forum is the outcome of these discussions and the next step in that journey. It’s about mapping what we have, recognising what’s working, and identifying local opportunities to better support men and boys in our community.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 18 November 2025