Called the “Spanner in the Works?”, the program plays upon the idea that men often pay more attention to the health and well-being of their vehicles than their own health and well-being.

Through the program In previous years, many men were identified with serious conditions and advised to seek immediate treatment.

Many men remain reluctant to talk about their health and too often delay or avoid going to see a GP to get any potential problems checked out – an attitude that heavily contributes to the fact that men die on average five years earlier than women.  

In June, Wallaga Lake Bermagui Men's Shed, in co-operation with the clinical staff of Bermagui Medical Centre, will conduct  a “Spanner in the Works?” program at Bermagui Country Club.

Men of all ages are welcome to drop in - no appointment necessary - to meet confidentially with a clinical specialist.  

Dates and times are Tuesday, June 13, 9.30am-12pm and Wednesday, June 14, 9.30am-12pm.

In addition, Dr Muller-Grotjan of the Bermagui Medical Centre will present a talk at 5pm, on Tuesday, June 6,  at the Bermagui Country Club, addressing the theme of the 2017 International Men's Health Week “Healthy Body – Healthy mind: Keeping the balance.”  

This is open to all members of the public, both men and all women who have men in their life that they care for.  

This presentation aims to provide an overview of Men's Health issues and is co-ordinated by the Wallaga Lake Bermagui Men's Shed and U3A Bermagui & District.

By reaching out to men locally in the community, and fostering an atmosphere in which they feel comfortable, the project hopes to influence good habits in men and help bridge the gap between men’s and women’s health.  

Of course, this check-up should not be seen as a replacement for a complete check-up by your GP and is more about encouraging men to start thinking more preventatively and acting more proactively about their health.