The Men’s Health Awareness Ball aims to raise the community’s awareness of men’s health issues one ball at a time, bringing to light aspects of men’s wellness that may not otherwise be openly discussed, whilst raising crucial funds for charities directly associated with men’s health issues.

The Men’s Health Awareness Ball was established in 2016 to encourage men to:

- Get a regular/annual health check-up
- Know and understand their key numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol etc)
- Familiarise themselves with their family’s medical history
- Build a rapport with their GP/doctor
- Take prompt action for any health and other concerns
- Be aware of the health risks associated with their age group
- Live a longer, healthier and happier life with their loved ones

The generosity of our supporters and sponsors has resulted in the Men’s Health Awareness Ball donating to charities a total of $878,500 to date.

Lessons from my father’s death due to high cholesterol – Vik Bhandari

The 9th formal (black tie preferred) Gala Ball will be held in Adelaide at the Ballroom of EOS by SkyCity – 1 Festival Drive, Adelaide, SA 5000 on Friday 13 November 2026 from 6.00pm till late. Funds raised at the Adelaide 2026 Ball will predominately go to Jodi Lee Bowel Cancer Foundation– who’s vision is the prevention and early detection of bowel cancer to reduce the impact of bowel cancer in Australia.

The Jodi Lee Bowel Cancer Foundation is the leading voice for the early detection and prevention of bowel cancer. Each year they reach millions of Australians through national initiatives including their Workplace Program, campaigns like Trust Your Gut and events such as The JLF Trek & Trail Run, and a powerful social media voice to raise awareness about bowel cancer.

Partnering with us shows your commitment to better health for your employees, customers and their families. An evening at the 9th Gala Ball in Adelaide is more than a night out – it’s a statement of support for the health of men, boys, and their families.

Get involved reach out if you are interested in sponsoring a table in Adelaide on 13 November 2026.

Or contact us to secure your table:

Vik Bhandari
Managing Director, Financial Reporting Specialists and Co-founder Men’s Health Awareness Ball
0411 091 263 or Vik.Bhandari@frs.com.au

Sarah Cox
Events and Operations Manager, Financial Reporting Specialists
0412 134 967 or Sarah.Cox@frs.com.au

Alison Neish
Business Development and Events Manager, Jodi Lee Bowel Cancer Foundation
0432 141 122 or Alison@jodileefoundation.org.au

Bhavisha Parmar-Bhandari JP
Co-Founder Men’s Health Awareness Ball
0411 886 740 or Bhavisha.Bhandari@gmail.com

Make a donation

If you can’t attend the Men’s Health Awareness Ball, you can still play an important role in supporting us. A donation to the Jodi Lee Bowel Cancer Foundation helps in their mission to empower everyone to take active steps to lead longer, healthier lives free from bowel cancer.

The Jodi Lee Bowel Cancer Foundation is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (‘DGR’) with charity status. You may be eligible for a tax deduction for your donations of $2 or more.

Future ball

The 10th Gala Ball is scheduled to be held in Sydney in June 2027.