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Movember: Why It Matters and How Everyone Can Make a Difference
- chloejane079
- Nov 4
- 2 min read
Every November, you might notice more moustaches sprouting up around your community. That’s not just a coincidence—it’s Movember! This annual movement is about much more than facial hair. It’s a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues, with a special focus on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
What Is Movember?
Movember began in Australia in 2003, when a group of friends decided to grow moustaches to spark conversations about men’s health. Today, Movember is a worldwide movement, inspiring millions to take action for men’s wellbeing. The moustache has become a symbol—a conversation starter that encourages men to open up, check in on their mates, and prioritise their health.
Why Is Movember Important?
Men Die Younger: On average, men die six years earlier than women, often from preventable causes.
Mental Health Matters: Men are less likely to seek help for mental health challenges. Every minute, one man dies by suicide somewhere in the world.
Cancer Awareness: Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men.
By raising awareness and funds, Movember supports research, education, and programs that save and improve lives.
How Can You Help?
You don’t have to grow a moustache to make a difference! Here’s how everyone can get involved:
Grow a Mo: If you can, grow a moustache and use it as a talking point to raise awareness.
Move for Movember: Commit to walking or running 60km over the month—one kilometre for each man lost to suicide every hour, every day.
Host a Mo-ment: Organise a fundraising event—like a morning tea, trivia night, or community walk.
Donate: Every dollar helps fund life-saving programs for men’s health.
Start the Conversation: Check in on the men in your life. Ask how they’re really doing and offer support.
Let’s Make a Difference—Together!
At Feels Like Home Support Services, we believe in supporting the whole person—mind and body. Movember is a powerful reminder that men’s health matters to everyone. Whether you’re growing a mo, moving, donating, or simply reaching out to a mate, your actions can help change—and save—lives.
Ready to get involved? Visit movember.com to learn more, sign up, or donate. Let’s work together to create a healthier future for all men.
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