men of malvern Inc.
&
east malvern men's shed
present
CHECK
THE MALE
june 18th 2020 is cancelled due to the COVID-19 issue
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ABOUT
'CHECK THE MALE'
Men of Malvern Inc. is a local group supporting the health and welfare of men. Established in 2013, Men of Malvern have previously hosted health forums as has the
East Malvern Men’s Shed.
The two groups have come together to offer our communities an opportunity to access important health knowledge
During International Men’s Health, we’re excited to present our next health forum
‘Check the Male’
Our Men's Expo is about offering our community an opportunity to access important health knowledge.
This expo is an open environment where both men and their partner’s are welcome, covering a range of important issues relevant to both men and women.
We are proudly supported by our generous contributors
Cabrini Hospital
East Malvern Branch of the Bendigo Bank
&
The Stonnington Council.
SCHEDULe
talks held in Banquet Hall, located behind the Main Hall
SESSION 1
1.30-2.50 PM
CANCER IN MEN
WELCOME and OPENING. A/Prof Doug Lording (Andrologist)
CANCER IN MEN. A/Prof Gary Richardson OAM (Oncologist)
PROSTATE CANCER A/Prof Nathan Lawrentschuk (Urologist)
BOWEL CANCER Mr Pravin Ranchod (Colo-rectal surgeon)
MELANOmA. Dr Edward Upjohn (Dermatologist)
SESSION 2
3.10-4.10 PM
Arthritis
ARTHRITIS IN MEN. A/Prof Peter Ryan (Rheumatologist)
HIP AND KNEE SURGERY Mr Tim Lording (Orthopeadic surgeon)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES Mr Rob Anderson (Musculoskeletal Australia)
SESSION 3
4.30-5.30 PM
Mental Health IN MEN
OVERVIEW OF MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. Dr Katie Bourke (Psychiatrist)
DRUG AND ALCOHOL Dr Michael Savic (Psychiatrist)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES Dr Michael Hurley (General Practitioner)
SESSION 4
5.45-7.00 PM
heart disease
COMMON HEART PROBLEMS Dr Prakash Pillay (Cardiologist)
STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHY EATING Mr Daniel Platt (Dietitian)
EXERCISING FOR HEALTH Ashley Briganan (Exercise physiologist)
THANK YOU AND CLOSURE A/Prof Doug Lording
hands on
St Johns Ambulance will offer an opportunity to update your CPR skills, Healthy Male will offer the “Spanner in the works” screening, and the Life programme will be there to evaluate cardiovascular risk.
all talks will be supported by display booths, with health agencies providing individual information and support.