Key Facts

• Prince Harry combined his interests in mental health and sports during his visit to Australia.
• He talked about his own experiences as a father and the need to "upgrade" parenting from one generation to the next.
• Harry was a guest at the launch of a report by the charity Movember focusing on fathers' mental health.
• The report found that one in five fathers felt very isolated after having a child, and many were not asked about their wellbeing during the first year.
• Harry highlighted the importance of men speaking about their mental health rather than seeing it as a weakness.
• Movember’s research shows over 70% of men do not want to parent like their own fathers did, reflecting changing ideas about fatherhood.
• The event included Indigenous Australian Nathan Appo, the first Indigenous member on Movember’s global board, who praised Harry's efforts.
• Harry’s wife, Meghan, did not attend the event and is reportedly exploring her lifestyle brand’s expansion in Australia.