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September is a landmark month for men’s health, with three major awareness campaigns highlighting issues that affect men across Australia. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that anyone with a prostate is at risk. With more than 26,000 diagnoses each year, it’s vital to know who is most at risk, how to spot the warning signs, and why early detection can save lives. Father's Day in Australia falls on Sunday 7th September and we encourage everyone to get on board with the national Man with a Pram campaign in support of new fathers. Look out for the Fathering of the Year Awards, presented by the Fathering Project and announced on 4th September. Another great way to celebrate Fathers is the Biggest Barbecue Ever fundraiser, in support of Grab Life by the Balls - a great men's mental health charity which organises social catch ups for blokes across Australia.     World Suicide Prevention Day is on 10th September and R U OK? Day is on Thursday 11th September. Find out how you can get involved (below), and check out our Know Your Man Facts toolkits on Mateship, Men's Mental Health and the How to Help a Mate Doing it Tough booklet.  Best Wishes, Glen Poole, CEO The Australian Men's Health Forum Supporting dads on Father's Day Man with a Pram is one of the few national events held on Father’s Day (September 7) which highlights the importance of perinatal support for new dads. Joining or starting a group is a great way of making a difference. Money raised by the Man with a Pram campaign goes directly to running dads groups, community programs, and hospital initiatives to support fathers. FIND OUT MORE Step up for prostate cancer September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is calling on Australians to get moving for men’s health with The Long Run – a month-long challenge to run, walk, or ride 72km in September FIND OUT MORE  September Spotlight on Men's Mental Health September is a significant month for mental health awareness, with a number of national and international campaigns urging Australians to start conversations, change the narrative, and take action to save lives, starting with World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. As 75% of deaths by suicide are male, it is critical to understand the facts about men's mental health and how to help a mate doing it tough.  FIND OUT MORE The Biggest BBQ ever  Grab Life By The Balls is back with the Biggest BBQ EVER on Father’s Day, building on the simple idea that a barbecue is a classic way to celebrate the day, celebrate mateship and ignite conversations about men's mental health. Fire up the barbie between 7-28 September, and help smash the world record for the largest barbecue in a single location. FIND OUT MORE KNOW YOUR MAN FACTS TOOLKITS Know Your Man Facts Toolkits Know Your Man Facts Talks are suitable for anyone to deliver. They are interactive and come with full speaker notes. Be a men's health champion and help improve the lives of men and boys in Australia. We have toolkits on Men's Heart Health, Men's Mental Health, Mateship, Exercise, Men's Health Checks and the new Men's Health Facts. You can also download Know Your Man Facts graphics and share them on your social channels, as well as print out our popular Men's Health Infographics.  VIEW ALL Download the How To Help a Mate Guide & Posters