2026 International Men's Day Lunch by Healthier Illawarra Men

Clear your calendar on Friday 13 November 2026 to join Samuel Johnson OAM as he headlines Healthier Illawarra Men’s 2026 International Men’s Day Lunch.

Samuel's extraordinary story of resilience, compassion and service has inspired millions of Australians and aligns perfectly with Healthier Illawarra Men's commitment to building stronger men, healthier relationships and stronger communities.

This year we're also introducing a new campaign theme:

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 - Inspired by Samuel's journey with his sister Connie and the enduring legacy of Love Your Sister, the campaign encourages men to bring one of the important women in their lives to share in a meaningful conversation about men's health, connection and community.

Whether it's your sister, partner, daughter, mum, colleague or lifelong friend, the message is simple:

Healthier communities are built when we have these conversations together.

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