2026 Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week (MHW) takes place from Monday 15th June to Sunday 21st June 2026.
In Australia, MHW provides a platform for organisations and communities to draw attention to the poor state of men’s health, organise meaningful activities and advocate for changes that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for men and boys.
If we are to create healthy, safe and respectful communities - we must invest in the health and wellbeing of the boys and men in our lives.
Frankston City Council is facilitating FREE events to celebrate Men’s Health Week in collaboration with local men’s groups across Mornington Peninsula Shire & Kingston City Council.
Free 2026 Events
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The Conversation Men Don’t Have
Friday 19th June, 10:30am – 11:30am
Frankston Library – 60 Playne Street, Frankston 3199
This Men’s Health Week, we invite all men to join Local Author and wellbeing coach - Joe Bakhmoutski (Power to be Happy) and Clinical Psychologist Daniel Rylatt for an honest, relaxed community conversation about the expectations men carry, but also everyday tips and tools that actually help alleviate them.
This session will be a facilitated discussion with Q&A exploring:
- Why many man keeps things to themselves
- Pressure, anger and expectations
- What strength really means
- Why connection between men matters
- Practical pathways forward
Limited spots available, register for your free ticket here!
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‘Left Write Hook’ Film Screening & Dinner
Thursday 25 June, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Cube 37 – Davey St, Frankston 3199
Join us for FREE dinner and screening of ‘Left Write Hook’, a powerful documentary about a world-first trauma-informed boxing and writing in supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse in rebuilding strength, confidence and purpose (please note due to adult themes - recommended audience is 18+ years).
Professor Donna Lyon (Founder & CEO) will also lead a Q&A and will provide details about our upcoming Frankston-based program launching in August 2026, community members register their interest in participating.
Limited tickets available, register for your free ticket here
MWH Events 2025
2025 Men’s Health Week takes place from Monday 9th June to Sunday 15th June 2025
- Matt Brown – She Is Not Your Rehab
Wednesday 11th June, 6:30pm – 9pm at Frankston Arts Centre
Presented by the Men’s Wellbeing Network (Frankston & Mornington Peninsula) join us for an inspiring evening with Matt Brown - founder of the global anti-violence movement and self-titled book: She Is Not Your Rehab.
Matt is a New Zealand-born Samoan author, speaker, and advocate working to end domestic violence by supporting men to heal.
A survivor of family violence and childhood abuse himself, Matt founded She Is Not Your Rehab — an initiative born from his barbershop that invites men to acknowledge their trauma and take responsibility for their healing, so they can transform their pain instead of passing it on to others.
This is a unique opportunity to hear Matt’s powerful story and insights on men’s mental wellbeing and to help break the cycle of violence to create healthy and respectful communities.
Light refreshments provided and copies of Matt’s book will be available for purchase on the night.
Event Details
- Date : Wednesday 11 June 2025
- Time: 7pm – 9pm (doors open 6:30pm)
- Location: Frankston Arts Centre | 27-37 Davey St, Frankston 3199
- Cost: Tickets $19.50
- Tickets: book here or call (03) 9784 1060 (FREE tickets available for those experiencing hardship, please request via email here).
This event is welcoming of people of all genders, diversities and abilities.
Suitable for young people aged 14+ years (accompanied by an adult).
MHW Events 2024
Men’s Health Week (MHW) takes place from Monday 10thJune to Sunday 16thJune 2024.
- Film Screening – ‘Happy Sad Man’ Documentary
Wednesday 12th June, 6:30pm to 9pm at Lloyd Park Pavilion Langwarrin (16 Shute Dr, Langwarrin - Langwarrin Football Club)
HAPPY SAD MAN gives unforgettable voice to the complex emotional landscapes we can all traverse. Touching, funny and tender, this must-see documentary is set to shine a light on and change the dialogue around masculinity and mental health today.
Booking essential, get your FREE ticket here
- Men, Mates & Mental Health Keynote
Wednesday 12th June, 6pm to 8:30pm at Mentone Life Saving Club
Hear shared stories of success and struggle delivered with humour and hope by AFL great Wayne Schwass and an insightful panel featuring Ben Brown, Tao and our MC, Paul Zappa.
Bookings essential, get your FREE ticket here
- Mankind Project
Wednesday 12th June, 7pm to 9pm at Mount Eliza Community Hall
Join us with Billy Hill from Mankind Project in a discussion on men’s roles in relationships & how our foundational myths and stories form the emergence of healthy relationships.
Bookings Essential, get your FREE ticket here!
- Men with Spirit Events & Podcast
Monday 12 June, (Listen live at 12pm & on-demand from 5pm with Radio Carrum)
Men With Spirit (MWS) is a local men’s group seeking deeper meaning in life which are running free and ticketed also host a local radio podcast on modern concepts of masculinity.
Check out the podcast here and other MWS events here.