Being in a primarily female dominated industry, Singleton Heights Public School teachers Andrew Clayton, Chris Swain and Terry Cone, decided to speak up about men’s health issues.

The trio have been working on growing and grooming their newly formed moustaches with the aim of reminding other men how important it is to get regular health checks.

Studies have shown that men don’t get regular health checks because they are scared it will lead to a hospital visit; embarrassed to discuss their health issues; find it too hard to see a GP because of limited opening hours; or just can’t be bothered making an appointment.

Their aim is also to get men talking to one another.

“Men are far less likely to talk to each other about health issues,” explained Chris.

Movember runs throughout November to raise awareness for men’s health partners The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Beyond Blue.

The unusual appearance of facial hair on the teachers has resulted in a few remarks - even some in approval of the change.

“I have tried to grow the ugliest moustache possible, but some have suggested it to be an improvement,” laughed Chris.

The three Mo Bros, as entrants in the fundraising campaign are called, have been surprised by the response they have had from students.

Terry explained that he has been surprised by just how many children knew what he was doing.

“The children know what Movember is all about and it was surprising that they know it was about men’s prostate cancer and not just men’s health issues,” he said.

With statistics that show that one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85, this awareness campaign is vital to help reduce this statistic.

“As teachers, and public figures in the community we felt that we have a responsibility to be making men aware of the importance of talking about their health,” Chris explained.