Movember 2025: Supporting Men’s Health with Your Local Bondi Doctors
Each November, the world comes together for Movember — a global movement aimed at raising awareness and improving outcomes for men’s health. From the iconic moustache-growing campaign to local fundraising events, Movember 2025 is about more than just facial hair; it’s about saving and improving men’s lives.
At our Ocean Medical, Bondi’s trusted medical centre on Bondi Road, our dedicated male and female GPs are passionate about supporting men across Bondi and surrounding suburbs to take charge of their health.
What is Movember About?
Movember focuses on the three biggest health issues facing men:
- Prostate cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Mental health and suicide prevention
The campaign encourages men to open up about health concerns, attend regular check-ups, and adopt healthier lifestyles.
For many men in Bondi, where an active, beachside lifestyle is common, Movember serves as a reminder that physical fitness alone doesn’t guarantee good health — early detection and prevention are just as important.
Men’s Health Risks in Bondi
While Bondi is known for its coastal lifestyle and outdoor activity, local men still face several important health challenges:
- Prostate cancer: One in six Australian men will be diagnosed in their lifetime.
- Testicular cancer: Most common in younger men aged 20–40.
- Heart disease: A leading cause of death in Australian men, often linked to stress, diet, and smoking.
- Mental health: High-performance, fast-paced lifestyles can increase anxiety, depression, and burnout risk.
- Skin cancer: Bondi’s sun-loving culture means increased exposure to UV rays, raising melanoma risks.
Our Bondi GPs & Bondi Doctors encourage regular health checks to address these risks early — prevention and early intervention truly save lives.
Protective Measures for Men’s Health
Bondi residents can take proactive steps to improve long-term wellbeing. Some key preventive measures include:
- Regular check-ups with a trusted Bondi GP to monitor cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose levels.
- Cancer screening — including prostate and testicular checks, especially for men over 40 or with a family history.
- Skin checks for those spending time outdoors.
- Mental health reviews and open discussions with your GP. Your local Bondi doctors and GP team can assist with referrals to a psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan or Psychiatrist where required. Our Bondi GP team can also assist with lifestyle advice and medications.
- Healthy living habits such as balanced nutrition, regular exercise, reduced alcohol intake, and quitting smoking.
At our Medical Centre on Bondi Road, our GPs provide confidential, comprehensive assessments and personalised advice for every stage of life.
Getting Tested During Movember
Movember is the perfect time to book a men’s health check with our friendly team of Bondi doctors. Common tests and assessments include:
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test for prostate health
- Testicular examination and self-check guidance
- Heart health checks, including ECGs and cholesterol testing
- Mental health screenings and support plans
- Skin cancer checks
These tests can help identify early warning signs and give men confidence about their health status.
Understanding the Limitations of Health Investigations
While health checks are vital, it’s also important to understand their limitations.
- PSA testing may detect prostate changes that are not cancerous, leading to unnecessary worry or procedures.
- Imaging scans and blood tests sometimes cannot detect every issue — further testing or monitoring may be needed.
- Mental health assessments rely on honest communication and ongoing support rather than a single test result.
Our Bondi GPs focus on clear explanations, shared decision-making, and ensuring patients understand every step of their care.
How You Can Support Movember in Bondi
There are many ways locals can get involved this Movember:
- Grow a moustache and use it as a conversation starter.
- Host or join a fundraising event such as a walk, run, or fitness challenge.
- Book a men’s health check with one of our Bondi doctors.
- Encourage friends and family to talk about health openly and get screened.
Together, we can make Movember 2025 a month of awareness, action, and change.
See Our Male and Female GPs in Bondi
At our Medical Centre on Bondi Road, our experienced male and female GPs provide compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based care for men’s health. Whether you’re seeking routine screening, mental health support, or lifestyle advice, our team is here to help you live your healthiest life.
This Movember, take the first step towards better health — book an appointment with our trusted Bondi doctors today.
