It’s the month of November – and if you think changing the face of men’s health in New Zealand is important, please get out and support Movember!

Movember is an annual event in New Zealand to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide.

Movember is famed for people growing moustaches to support the leading charity working to turn Aotearoa’s men’s health statistics around – but today there are a heap of other ways you can help raise money and awareness for the cause too.

Aside from growing stubble – or a bushy beard – participants can Move for Mental Health, Host a Mo-Ment or Mo Your Own Way.

Move for Mental Health is where people can run or walk 60km – in one go or during the month – to remember the 60 men lost to suicide globally every hour.

Hosting a Mo-Ment is hosting an event that raises awareness and funds for men’s health. Make having a good time your goal and you won’t go wrong!

Mo Your Own Way is about choosing your own adventure – e.g. climbing a mountain, breaking a personal best, quitting a bad habit for a month or taking on a dare for men’s health.

Or you can fundraise at your workplace. Not only is it loads of fun – it will bring people closer together, drive employee engagement and boost job satisfaction while championing men’s health.

In fact, there are a heap of fundraising resources on the NZ Movember website at: How to fundraise for Movember | Ultimate resource page for fundraising ideas - Movember

You can do something fun with a group of people, either digitally or in real life, and foster a conversation about men’s health.

If you just want to donate to the cause, see: How to donate to Movember and support men’s health – Movember

And if you’re wanting to tackle important conversations with those you know, love, care about – or don’t know – see: Tackle Difficult Conversations | Movember Conversations

So what are you waiting for?