This event is part of Research Rumble, a year-long program of events inviting you to discover how Curtin researchers are helping to solve the world鈥檚 next big challenges.
Footy has long brought Aussies together, and now it鈥檚 helping improve men鈥檚 health.
Join Curtin researchers from the enAble Institute to explore how Aussie-FIT, a free research-led program, is supporting men to lead healthier, more active lives. Learn how the program uses sport, community and evidence-based approaches to tackle key challenges like obesity, heart disease and mental wellbeing.
Presenters and panellists:
- WA Football Executive Manager Participation and Strategy WA Football,聽Chris Bandy
- Senior Coach Claremont Football Club, former AFL player and Aussie-FIT coach,聽Ash Prescott
- Western Australian Heart Foundation General Manager,聽Dr Helena Viola
- Perth Football Club Community Engagement Manager and Aussie-FIT Coach,聽Riley Wills,聽and
- Panel moderator,聽Professor Andrew Mairoana聽from Curtin鈥檚 School of Allied Health.
This event is an opportunity for anyone working in healthcare, sports and community organisations, or anyone interested in men鈥檚 health, to learn more about the power of sport to improve health outcomes.
Light refreshments will be provided.
If you can鈥檛 make it in person, you can join us online.聽 Once you鈥檝e registered, you鈥檒l receive a confirmation email with the livestream link.
Event schedule:
- 5.00pm 鈥� 5.30pm: Registration & light refreshments
- 5.30pm 鈥� 7.00pm: Formal proceedings
- 7.00pm 鈥� 7.30pm: Networking & light refreshments
