Wettest Man Walk to date on Monday. Deceptive blue sky at the outset but no visibility of the cape and a rainbow was a give away for what was in store. Well done to the 13 blokes that braved the conditions. Cleared up and air dried by the time we were back at the Goose to hear from the Man Walk community founder Mark Burns via Zoom from Kiama in NSW. Great to hear about the history of the movement and aspirations to bring Man Walks to all local government areas in Australia. Good aspiration, but they may not have heard that we still have 140 odd local government areas in WA so the challenge is on!

Still some places left on the SafeTalk course in Busselton on September 19th. This ½ day course is provided free of charge to Busselton residents courtesy of Open Arms and the RSL and supported by The Busselton Man Walk. The Course promotes suicide alertness and aims to increase participants awareness concerning suicide risk and how to offer help. Be part of helping build our community's resilience and support systems. Call 1800 011 046 for more information or to register.

Magic Man Walk Busselton this morning. Clear skies and spectacular sunrise. Appreciated Zak Kirkup MP and Libby Mettam joining us to talk about the challenges of men's health and the importance of guys getting together to connect informally. Also just how complex mental health challenges can be. Appreciate Zac's support for the GP down south Peel Health Hub servicing youth in his electorate of Dawseville. Zac highlighted the value of groups such as the The Man Walk community in fostering health, well being and connection.

Come and join the Man Walk Busselton on Monday (31st August) and Walk and Talk men's health with Shadow Minister for Health and Mental Health Zak Kirkup MP.
Looking forward to hearing from Zac and talking with him about the importance of men's and mental health, particularly in regional WA and with the various impacts of COVID 19.
Zak will be joined by his local parliamentary colleague and long standing Man Walk Busselton supporter Libby Mettam.
Join us at the foot of the jetty from 6.30am then after at the The Goose Beach Bar + Kitchen for coffees, hearing from Zac and conversation. All fellas welcome. Walk pace is mixed and return to start, so fitness is no barrier.

Interesting topic for this weeks Man Chat post man walk on Monday morning.