The Sons of the West men’s health program will be bigger and better than ever when it returns in June this year, expanding to twelve separate sites across Melbourne’s West, including Ballarat for the first time.
Sons of the West is a 10-week program that aims to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of men in the Bulldogs’ heartland through a series of interactive workshops, a range of guest presenters, events and experiences.
Activities are run under the themes of healthy eating, physical activity and mental health, and if that’s not enough, the program is packed with loads of giveaways and incentives including match day experiences, customised Sons of the West hoodie and signed Western Bulldogs merchandise.
*How do you get involved? Easy! All you have to do is turn up to a session.
There are 12 locations over the six different program councils in Melton, Wyndham, Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay, Brimbank City Council and Ballarat.
Speaking with westernbulldogs.com.au, 2015 graduate Jonathan Manallack of West Footscray said that he can’t wait to get going again in June.
“I am really pumped about the program starting again soon, he said.
“I still have a few goals to tick off and being back there again weekly with the rest of SOTW team is going to be great.
“I’m so looking forward to seeing our mates again and welcoming many new faces as well.
“Bring it on!”
2016 will be the highly successful program’s third year in operation, with the City of Ballarat partnering with the program for the first time.
2016 SESSION
LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Every Monday night from 6 June to 8 August, 7pm-9pm
Deer Park – Sassella Park Hall, 119 Station Road, Deer Park 3023
Sebastopol – Ballarat South Community Hub, Tuppen Drive, Sebastopol VIC 3356
Every Tuesday night from 7 June to 9 August, 7pm-9pm
Williamstown – Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club, Cnr Esplanade and Victoria Street, Williamstown 3016
Caroline Springs – Taylors Hill Community Centre, 121 Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill 3037
Braybrook – Braybrook Community Hub, 107–139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 3019
Wendouree – Yuille Park Community College, Violet Grove, Wendouree VIC 3355
Every Tuesday night from 7 June to 9 August, 7pm–8pm
Werribee – Werribee Bowls Club, 239 Watton Street, Werribee 3030 (guest speaker only)
Every Wednesday night from 8 June to 10 August, 7pm-9pm
Delahey – Delahey Community Centre, 80 Copperfield Drive, Delahey 3037
Footscray West, Victoria University Whitten Oval, 417 Barkly Street, Footscray West 3012
Every Wednesday night from 8 June to 10 August, 7pm–8pm
Werribee – Eagle Stadium, 35 Ballan Road, Werribee 3030 (fitness session only)
Every Thursday night from 9 June to 11 August,7pm-9pm
Melton – Arnolds Creek Community Centre, 19 Claret Ash Boulevard, Melton West 3337
Laverton – Laverton Community Hub, 95–105 Railway Avenue, Laverton 3028
Every Thursday night from 9 June to 11 August, 7pm–8pm
Tarneit – Penrose Promenade Community Centre, 83 Penrose Promenade, Tarneit 3029 (guest speaker only)
