The Second Central Coast Big Aussie Luncheon and Men’s Health Forum has taken place at Gosford RSL with 150 attendees on Monday December 2, 2024.

The forum included presentations from representatives of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia, and Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP.

Attendees participated in a Q&A session where they were able to ask questions and receive information about men’s health.

Organised by Federal Member for Robertson in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia.

The inaugural lunch and men’s health forum was held last year at Davistown RSL.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP:

“My position is one of community service, and I am passionate about improving health outcomes on the Central Coast.

“Our second Central Coast Big Aussie Luncheon and Men’s Health Forum was a huge success with 150 men and women attending.

“There were important messages being discussed including the importance of PSA pathological testing to examine for prostate cancer.

“Attendees also discussed Federal Government support for prostate cancer medications, and greater community awareness campaigns for men’s health.

“I thank representatives from the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, David Golding and Peter Casey, for outstanding and informative presentations.

“I look forward to organising further health forums in 2025, and a special thank you to partner Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia for supporting men’s health awareness on the Central Coast”, Dr Reid said.

Quotes attributable to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia representative & Saratoga Local, David Golding:

“If you are over 50, get checked. You may save your own life.

“Talk amongst your friends and colleagues and family and encourage all males in your environment to also get checked.

“Seek professional help if you are concerned. Take control of your life.

“Stay positive. Survival rates for men over 80 have increased dramatically. Do yourself a favour and live a long and fulfilling life.

“Men are finally listening. This is wonderful, and in its own right a very strong message”, Mr Golding said.

For more information about the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, visit: https://www.pcfa.org.au/

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