Foundation 49 - Men's Health

Foundation 49 is very excited to launch the 2010 Men’s Health Community Grants in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Click here to find out more .

Foundation 49 is an Endorsed Service Provider for WorkHealth. WorkHealth is a preventative health initiative funded by WorkSafe Victoria and is part of the Victorian Government’s plan to improve the health of Victorian workers and the productivity of workplaces. Foundation 49 can come into your workplace and offer the 15 minute WorkHealth check for each employee assessing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Visit www.workhealth.vic.gov.au for more information about WorkHealth.

In 2008 and 2009 Foundation 49 conducted a survey of of over 2000 men about men's health. The results of that survey are available in PDF format for download from the links below.

Our thanks go to all those who completed the survey.

Download Men's Health Survey 2008 Results (pdf 1.26Mb)

Download Men's Health Survey 2009 Results (pdf 178kb)

As an employer, are you aware of the effect of poor health on your employees and its impact on workplace productivity?

Foundation 49 can come into your workplace and offer a cost‑effective, efficient and comprehensive health check for each male employee.

Book the Foundation 49 team to visit your workplace. Call (03) 9508 1567. Or download a brochure here.