Mr Perfect BBQ is coming to Geelong to encourage men to get together to have a chat and promote men’s mental well-being.
The free barbeque will be held on the first Sunday of each month, except for January, at the Norlane Community Centre, with the first event taking place from 10.30am to 12.30pm on October 6.
Geelong organiser Michael Grassan said a free barbeque was a “good way of getting men together” and that no one was “under pressure to talk” if they did not want to.
“Over the decades, men have been known not to say too much and some men don’t communicate very well,” he said.
“I hope that the initiative will get men together over a coffee and a BBQ to get them talking. Hopefully, that will also lead to people getting together afterwards.
“Men that have retired after being very active all throughout their life may now be a little lonely, so this group can open doors for them to see other things that they can do.”
Mr Grassan said the event looked to encourage men to have conversations, get outside and meet other men in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Mr Perfect is a registered health promotion charity established by Terry Cornick in 2016 to address concerns regarding men’s mental health.
Visit mrperfect.org.au for more information on the organisation or to find a nearby event.
