25/08/2026
What we heard from men
At our Men’s Health Summit, we asked men what they want and need when it comes to their health and wellbeing.
The message was clear. Men want health support that looks at the whole person.
They told us they want more conversations and support around social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and su***de prevention, alongside practical information about diabetes, healthy eating, exercise, regular health checks, sexual health and other important health concerns.
We also heard how important culture, connection to Country, kinship and spiritual wellbeing are to men’s health.
Men want spaces where they can connect with other men, share experiences, hear real stories and support each other. They want services that are culturally safe, accessible and responsive to what men actually need.
Importantly, the men who provided feedback said they felt confident or very confident about taking action to improve their health following the Summit.
This feedback will help shape Wuchopperen’s Men’s Health Strategy for the next four years.
A big thank you to Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective - Cairns for working alongside Wuchopperen to bring the Summit together and for their ongoing commitment to strengthening the health and wellbeing of our men.
We also thank our guest speakers Mick Gooda, Dr Mark Wenitong, Brock Ditton, Dr Matthew O’Bryan, Bevan Bingarape and Bernard Sabadi for sharing their knowledge, experience and perspectives with the men in the room.
Thank you as well to the Wuchopperen staff who worked behind the scenes and throughout the day to make the Summit possible.
Most importantly, thank you to every man who came along, had a yarn and shared what matters to you. Your voices will help guide the next four years of men’s health at Wuchopperen and strengthen the way we support men, families and our community. Bumma Bippera 987fm
