It's a Bloke Thing

It's a Bloke Thing The 'It’s a Bloke Thing Prostate Cancer Luncheon is an annual fundraising event benefiting various men’s health and research programs.

SAVE THE DATE - 2026 Wagners Its A Bloke Thing Foundation Luncheon is on 21 August. It’s A Bloke Thing is a not-for-profit (NFP) foundation that hosts annual fundraising and awareness-raising events for Prostate Cancer Research. The events include the highly anticipated, annual Wagners It’s A Bloke Thing Prostate Cancer Luncheon – now the largest day-time fundraising event in Queensland. The inaug

ural It’s A Bloke Thing Prostate Cancer Luncheon was held in Toowoomba in 2011, and has since become a significant fundraising event, benefiting various men’s health and research programs, including the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Toowoomba Base Hospital Foundation. An education program has been funded to continue its important work of delivering practical, life-saving health education across Queensland as part of our It’s A Bloke Thing roadshow. In addition, the funds raised from the event also enable a prostate cancer nurse to be employed full-time in South West Queensland (based in Toowoomba). This means that patients from this region no longer need to travel to Brisbane for specialist care and treatment. Excitingly, the It’s A Bloke Thing Luncheon has now also expanded to Darwin, with the inaugural Darwin It’s A Bloke Thing Prostate Cancer Luncheon to take place in February 2018.

19/06/2026

Some may remember Craig Donovan from IOR, who bravely shared his prostate cancer journey with us last year.

Like many men, Craig had no symptoms. It was only after attending one of Ruth’s Education Roadshows that he decided it was time to follow up with a PSA test, which unfortunately resulted in a prostate cancer diagnosis. Although Craig had a family history of prostate cancer, he had let his regular testing slip, leaving eight years between PSA checks.

Today, Craig is determined to turn his experience into a lesson for others, encouraging men to speak with their doctor and get that simple PSA blood test done.

Craig’s story is a powerful example of the impact our Education Roadshow continues to have in communities and workplaces across Australia, helping men understand their risk, start important conversations, and take action when it comes to their health.

Watch Craig's share his story here ➡ https://tinyurl.com/45wrn7ve

If you’d like to help us continue our mission, every donation and every ticket purchased in our Major Car Raffle makes a difference. Your support helps fund vital prostate cancer education, awareness and support programs, while keeping our mobile testing clinic on the road and reaching communities across Australia.

Find out how you can support It’s a Bloke Thing: https://tinyurl.com/bdze238h

We're proud to have McKinney's Jewellers on board as a Emerald Sponsor for the 2026 Wagners It's A Bloke Thing Luncheon....
19/06/2026

We're proud to have McKinney's Jewellers on board as a Emerald Sponsor for the 2026 Wagners It's A Bloke Thing Luncheon.

"𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘢, 𝘔𝘤𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘺'𝘴 𝘑𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘈 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯'𝘴 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳'𝘴 𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰."

Thank you for your kind words and ongoing support of the foundation.

18/06/2026

A familiar face to anyone who has been involved with It's A Bloke Thing, Ruth has spent the past seven years travelling the country as part of the Wagners Education Roadshow, speaking with thousands of men about the importance of prostate health and early detection.

Ruth shares why she became involved with It's A Bloke Thing and her message to men. After countless conversations, one thing remains clear knowing your number and having regular PSA testing can save lives.

Here Ruth's full story here 👉https://youtu.be/pHo4VSAVF5k

Men’s Health Week shines a spotlight on men’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, encouraging open conversations and early action. It’s a message that sits at the heart of why It’s a Bloke Thing exists.

If you’d like to help us continue our mission, every donation and every ticket purchased in our Major Car Raffle makes a difference. Your support helps fund vital prostate cancer education, awareness and support programs, while keeping our mobile testing clinic on the road and reaching communities across Australia.

Find out how you can support It’s a Bloke Thing: https://tinyurl.com/bdze238h

Thank you to NRG Services for once again coming on board as a Diamond Sponsors for the 2026 Wagners It's A Bloke Thing L...
18/06/2026

Thank you to NRG Services for once again coming on board as a Diamond Sponsors for the 2026 Wagners It's A Bloke Thing Luncheon.

As a leading specialist in trades, engineering, and facility management, NRG Services remains dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting causes that are close to the hearts of their people.

Your ongoing support makes a meaningful difference, helping It’s A Bloke Thing Foundation continue its mission of raising awareness and supporting men’s health across our communities.

MILES, YOU'RE UP NEXT 💙Together with Heart of Australia, and supported by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, we're...
17/06/2026

MILES, YOU'RE UP NEXT 💙

Together with Heart of Australia, and supported by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, we're making it easier for regional men to access this potentially life-saving test close to home.

📍Anzac Park, Corbett Drive

📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 9am – 5pm

📅 Sunday 21 June
⏰ 8.30am – 2pm

✔️ Simple 10-minute blood test
✔️ No referral required
✔️ Convenient local testing
✔️ Walk-ins welcome

If you're aged 50+, or younger with a family history of prostate cancer, now is the time to get tested.

Men living outside major cities have a 24% higher mortality rate from prostate cancer, making early detection and access to screening more important than ever.

📞 Book ahead by calling Heart of Australia on 07 3162 5310 or simply come along on the day.

Tag your dad, brother, mate or neighbour and help us spread the word 💪💙

17/06/2026

Because of his father’s diagnosis, Rodney began regular PSA testing at age 40 and for years, it was just part of his routine health checks. He never expected prostate cancer to affect him personally until his doctor noticed an elevated PSA levels that changed everything.

Family history is a significant risk factor for prostate cancer, with around 15% of Australian cases occurring in men who have a family history of the disease.

Men’s Health Week shines a spotlight on men’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, encouraging open conversations and early action. It’s a message that sits at the heart of why It’s a Bloke Thing exists.

If you’d like to help us continue our mission, every donation and every ticket purchased in our Major Car Raffle makes a difference. Your support helps fund vital prostate cancer education, awareness and support programs, while keeping our mobile testing clinic on the road and reaching communities across Australia.

Find out how you can support It’s a Bloke Thing: https://tinyurl.com/bdze238h

A busy week for our roadshow as Ruth visited BAI Communications in Sydney, where more than 160 staff joined both online ...
17/06/2026

A busy week for our roadshow as Ruth visited BAI Communications in Sydney, where more than 160 staff joined both online and in person to hear about the importance of making a date to check your prostate.

Thank you Chris, for bravely sharing your journey over the past eight weeks following a recent prostate cancer diagnosis. The presentation sparked important conversations that continued over morning tea. A great morning that highlights why It’s a Bloke Thing exists.... to keep the conversation going.

16/06/2026

Eighteen years ago, Lionel was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. Within six days of receiving the news, he began an intensive treatment journey that included a prostatectomy, chemotherapy and 36 rounds of radiation therapy.

Lionel knows that without that blood test, he wouldn’t be here today. Tragically, 11 Australian men lose their lives to prostate cancer every day, highlighting the importance of early detection and regular health checks.

Men’s Health Week highlights men’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, and encourages open conversations and early action, something that is at the heart of why It’s a Bloke Thing exists.

If you would like to help us continue our mission, every donation and every ticket purchased in our Major Car Raffle makes a difference. Your support helps fund vital prostate cancer education, awareness and support programs, while keeping our mobile testing clinic on the road and reaching communities across Australia.

Find out how you can support It’s a Bloke Thing - https://tinyurl.com/bdze238h

As part of Men’s Health Week, our educator Kathryn had the opportunity to speak with Toowoomba Region Council staff abou...
16/06/2026

As part of Men’s Health Week, our educator Kathryn had the opportunity to speak with Toowoomba Region Council staff about the importance of knowing your number through a simple PSA blood test.

👏 A big thank you to everyone who attended as early detection of prostate cancer saves lives, and understanding your PSA level is an important step in taking control of your health.

Awareness starts with a conversation, and Men’s Health Week is an important reminder for men to start those conversations, understand their risk factors, and take proactive steps to prioritise their health and wellbeing.

15/06/2026

Men’s Health Week 15 – 21 June

“When I was diagnosed, I said alright, I can overcome this, it’s not going to beat me.”

Hear Wayne’s story with prostate cancer. His story is a powerful reminder that prostate cancer often develops silently without obvious symptoms. Early detection gave Wayne options, time, and a clear path forward, something he now strongly encourages every man to prioritise.

Men’s Health Week highlights men’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, encourages open conversations and early action, something that is at the heart of why It’s a Bloke Thing exists.

If you would like to help us continue our mission, every donation and every ticket purchased in our Major Car Raffle makes a difference. Your support helps fund vital prostate cancer education, awareness and support programs, while keeping our mobile testing clinic on the road and reaching communities across Australia.

Find out how you can support It’s a Bloke Thing - https://tinyurl.com/bdze238h

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