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 $761,000 to date.

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

The 8th formal (black tie preferred) Gala Ball will be held in Melbourne at Hyatt Place Event Centre – 1 Larkin Boulevard, Essendon Fields, VIC 3041 on Friday 12 June 2026 from 6.00pm till late. Funds raised at the Melbourne 2026 ball will predominately go to Healthy Male – a national for-purpose organisation working with Australia’s leading experts to improve the health of men and boys.

Healthy Male focus on the issues that can be tough to talk about, like fertility, mental health and sexual health—and they do it in a way that’s accessible, evidence-based and free from stigma.

Partnering with us shows your commitment to better health for your employees, customers and their families. An evening at the 8th Gala Ball in Melbourne is more than a night out – it’s a statement of support for the health of men, boys, and their families.

Photos of previous Men’s Health Awareness Balls:

Get involved reach out if you are interested in sponsoring a table in Melbourne on 12 June 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

Diana Todaro
Business Manager, Healthy Male
03 9989 0637 or admin@healthymale.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 better men’s health. A donation to Healthy Male helps provide trusted health information, translate the latest research and deliver education and campaigns that encourage men to understand their health, seek help earlier and make informed decisions.

Scan the QR code or Donation link to Healthy Male Healthy Male 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 Balls

The 9th Gala Ball is scheduled to be held in the Gold Coast in November 2026.

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