The foundation inspired by legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne has helped deliver more than a thousand free health checks at the Royal Geelong Show.
The Shane Warne Legacy and Diabetes Australia partnered to provide 1200 people access to Sisu health stations at this year’s show.
Since late 2023 the organisation has delivered more than 365,000 free health checks, which assess risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Shane Warne’s son and Legacy representative Jackson Warne said he was “incredibly proud” the organisation had brought such an important health initiative to the Geelong Show.
“This collaboration embodies my dad’s values in supporting individuals and the community, and I know he would be genuinely excited to see such an impactful program come to fruition,” he said.
“These screenings are not just about checking your health, they’re an opportunity to take proactive steps towards a healthier future, which countless people have done since Dad has passed.
“Dad would have wholeheartedly supported this initiative, urging everyone to take advantage of these complimentary services.”
Diabetes Australia Group chief executive Justine Cain said people living with diabetes were twice as likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke.
“There are 1.3 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes and we estimate another 500,000 are living with it but aren’t diagnosed,” she said.
“While not all diabetes can be prevented and some people are at higher risk due to genetic factors, or family history, we know that 58 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases could be prevented or delayed. For that to happen, early detection of risk is critical.”
Visit portal.sisuhealthgroup.com/find-health-stations to find your nearest Sisu free health station.
