{"id":25031,"date":"2025-10-20T09:51:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T23:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/fit\/?p=25031"},"modified":"2025-10-21T12:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:00:42","slug":"in-touch-with-dr-bryce-brickley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/fit\/2025\/10\/20\/in-touch-with-dr-bryce-brickley\/","title":{"rendered":"In touch with&#8230; Dr Bryce Brickley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Working out of Darwin, Dr Bryce Brickley is a prominent Research Fellow focused on Men\u2019s Health. Amongst the many initiatives and research focuses he pursues, Bryce has seen time and again that when social sport is used as an entry point, it can open doors to broader conversations about health, family, and community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your role here at Flinders?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a Research Fellow in Men\u2019s Health, based in the Rural and Remote Health discipline at Flinders, working out of Darwin. My research focuses on cardiovascular health equity, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men\u2019s health, particularly supporting men\u2019s groups in remote communities to design, lead, and evaluate their own health and wellbeing initiatives. A big part of my work involves community partnerships, capacity strengthening, and delivering health equity impacts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you initially go down the path of men\u2019s health?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It really started through relationships and community engagement. I was fortunate to connect with leaders in men\u2019s health research, including Professor James A. Smith, Associate Professor Kootsy Canuto, and Jason Bonson \u2013 who continue to guide and support my work. The need for culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive approaches to support men\u2019s health and wellbeing consistently comes up in many conversations with communities and partner organisations I\u2019ve connected with. Their voices inspire me to focus on co-design approaches that value men\u2019s voices, strengths, and leadership in shaping their own health journeys.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is social sport so important for our health?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sport is a powerful connector, it brings people together, creates a sense of belonging, and provides structure and routine. For the men I work with in particular, social sport offers a culturally safe and non-threatening space to yarn, share experiences, and support one another. It\u2019s not just about fitness \u2013 it\u2019s about identity, social and emotional wellbeing. We\u2019ve seen time and again that when sport is used as an entry point, it can open doors to broader conversations about health, family, and community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some of the men\u2019s health problems you\u2019d like to see eradicated, or at least improved, in the near future? And how?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d like to see real progress in reducing preventable chronic conditions \u2013 heart disease, diabetes, and mental ill-health. But beyond that, I\u2019d like to see structural change: more sustainable programs that are led <em>by<\/em> men, <em>for<\/em> men, and <em>with<\/em> community at the centre. Improving health outcomes isn\u2019t just about services \u2013 it\u2019s about belonging, purpose, and strong cultural identity. That\u2019s where the biggest impact happens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have any exciting research projects in the pipeline?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, a few! We\u2019re working with men\u2019s groups in Milikapiti and Nauiyu to co-design local health and wellbeing initiatives and cultural exchanges\u2014helping to fill service gaps in remote areas and generate new knowledge about the connection between heart and mind in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander context.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also partnering with local organisations to co-develop a version of the <a href=\"aussiefit.org\">Aussie-FIT<\/a> program that uses sport as a platform for health behaviour change\u2014one that is community-led, holistic, and designed <em>by and for<\/em> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us about your ideal weekend.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I like weekends that have a mix of rest and connection \u2013 catching up with friends, a bit of exercise, spending time outdoors and at the beach, maybe a bit of footy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working out of Darwin, Dr Bryce Brickley is a prominent Research Fellow focused on Men\u2019s Health. 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