Brilliant conversation this morning with Glen Dunkerton from the Regional Men's Health Initiative following the The Man Walk Group Busselton. Great to hear of their work engaging men throughout regional and remote WA. Powerful message on Situational Distress and not always mental health disorders presenting as a crisis and suicide risk. The organisations "Pit Stop" health checks are simple and well framed to connect with men from all walks of life. The organisation are adopting an accessible approach by meeting blokes where they are. Talking with sporting groups, clubs schools and just about anywhere fellas get together.
The concept of making men include talking about health as part of their everyday conversations is a powerful one....in addition to the routine sport and fishing conversation that is.
Find out more at the Regional Men's Health Initiative website.
Glen is new to Busselton so we hope to see him around on future walks and engaging with men in the Southwest.

Great to see Forty Winks Busselton taking sleep and comfort seriously with their new digital Bed Match system. Dropped in to road test it this week. Getting the right balance of support to different parts of the body, different sleep postures and matching support and softness needs and preferences can be a complex process. The Bed Match system offer valuable information of what bed suits each individual.
Improvements in one's bed can often be immensely valuable for those who struggle with back and neck pain. The right bed needs to be complimented by good sleep hygiene. Drop into Forty Winks or come and speak with one of our health professionals for advice on sleeping well.
Good sleep can be supported by improving your spinal health and pain management (Physio), addressing sleep apnoea (Healthy Sleep Solutions), optimal diet (speak with our dietitians), relaxing the mind (we have a range of psychology services including hypnotherapy), getting fit (Exercise Physiology) or helping free the body of tension (Massage Therapy).
Visit GeoBay Health website for more information on the range of our services that can support better sleep.