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This event is part of Research Rumble<\/a>, a year-long program of events inviting you to discover how Curtin researchers are helping to solve the world\u2019s next big challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Footy has long brought Aussies together, and now it\u2019s helping improve men\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Curtin researchers from the enAble Institute to explore how Aussie-FIT<\/strong><\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenters and panellists:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • WA Football Executive Manager Participation and Strategy WA Football,\u00a0Chris Bandy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Senior Coach Claremont Football Club, former AFL player and Aussie-FIT coach,\u00a0Ash Prescott<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Western Australian Heart Foundation General Manager,\u00a0Dr Helena Viola<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Perth Football Club Community Engagement Manager and Aussie-FIT Coach,\u00a0Riley Wills,\u00a0<\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Panel moderator,\u00a0Professor Andrew Mairoana<\/strong>\u00a0from Curtin\u2019s School of Allied Health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This event is an opportunity for anyone working in healthcare, sports and community organisations, or anyone interested in men\u2019s health, to learn more about the power of sport to improve health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Light refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you can\u2019t make it in person, you can join us online.\u00a0 Once you\u2019ve registered, you\u2019ll receive a confirmation email with the livestream link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Event schedule:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • 5.00pm \u2013 5.30pm: Registration & light refreshments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 5.30pm \u2013 7.00pm: Formal proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 7.00pm \u2013 7.30pm: Networking & light refreshments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Discover how footy is helping tackle men\u2019s health, combining research, community and sport to improve wellbeing on and off the field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":7921,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","wds_primary_category":1,"wds_primary_audience":0,"wds_primary_region":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,31,30,1,3,63,46],"audience":[6],"region":[],"class_list":["post-7920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-free","category-online","category-on-campus","category-uncategorized","category-current-students","category-perth-campus","category-seminar-or-workshop","audience-current-students"],"acf":{"cta":{"title":"Register to attend","url":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/research\/research-rumble\/aussie-fit","target":""},"type":"Seminar (inc. symposium, workshop)","details":false,"date_type":"single","start_date":"08\/05\/2026","event_time":"5pm to 7:30pm","time_details":"","location_type":["offline"],"location":{"location":"other...","other_location":"The Lantern, Level 7, T.L. 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