Wyndham men are being asked to focus on small changes in a new program aimed at improving their physical and mental health.
The Sons of the West 12-week program encourages men to live healthier, eat better and improve their mental health.
It is an initiative of the Western Bulldogs based on a program run by English Premier League powerhouse Liverpool and has already gained the support of lobby group LeadWest and western suburbs councils.
Former Bulldogs player and present Hoppers Crossing Football Club coach Stephen Kretiuk is Wyndham’s ambassador for the program.
Kretiuk said the program focused on men making small changes for better health. “It might be as simple as taking one bad thing from your diet for 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, you definitely see some results and that’s what makes people stick to it.”
Western Bulldogs player Will Minson said the club was launching the program because the health outcomes of people in the western suburbs weren’t as good as they could be.
“Our program is going to be a 12-week program that is designed to get men into the game of life.”
A registration expo will be held at Glen Orden football pavilion today from 6.30pm, giving people an idea of what to expect during the program.
Participants who drop a shirt size during the program will receive a Western Bulldogs jersey.
For details visit www.sonsofthewest.org.au.
