More than 7,400 cricket fans took a proactive step toward better health at the 2025 NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test, participating in the free Shane Warne Legacy Health Checks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
This impactful initiative - delivered by Shane Warne Legacy in partnership with founding partner Latrobe Health Services, health partner Diabetes Australia, and Cricket Australia - continues to raise awareness of cardio metabolic health and type 2 diabetes risk by making health checks more accessible to the public.
Shane Warne Legacy CEO Helen Nolan said, “Across the two days at the Test we reached the milestone of 400,000 free SWL checks delivered since the Legacy’s inception.”
“Every year, we’re reminded of the profound impact Shane’s legacy has, not just on cricket, but on the health and wellbeing of everyday Australians. These health checks are about making it simple and accessible for people to take charge of their health, and we’re proud to see so many fans step up at an iconic event that Shane loved.”
Health outcomes from the 2025 Boxing Day Test
- 7,431 total SWL Health Checks
- 56% of participants had not had their blood pressure checked in last 12 months
- 1 in 22 participants at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 5 years
- 1,422 participants were prompted to follow up with a health professional due to flagged risk factors
- Average age was 43 and 74% were identified as male
Latrobe Health Services CEO, Ian Whitehead praised the impact of SWL Health Checks.
“These results highlight the importance of accessible health screening in everyday settings. SWL Health Checks have become more than an initiative, they’re a movement that connects communities through the power of health and sport.
“At Latrobe Health Services, we’re proud to stand behind something that makes health simple and accessible, bringing life-changing awareness to places Australians love, like the MCG during the Boxing Day Test.”
Building on a growing legacy
This year’s event featured 56 SiSU Health stations, marking the age Shane Warne would have been. These self-serve stations offered quick, non-invasive assessments of blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, BMI, and type 2 diabetes risk (using the AUSDRISK tool), with results instantly available on-screen and via the SiSU Health mobile app.
Eligible participants also received clinician-led finger-prick blood tests for cholesterol and blood glucose levels, provided with support from Novo Nordisk and the Victorian Government.
Highlighting the critical role of prevention, Diabetes Australia Group CEO Justine Cain says the SWL Health Checks are helping thousands start vital conversations about their health.
“Diabetes Australia is proud to partner with the SWL to deliver so many health checks at this year's Boxing Day Test. The great thing about the SWL Health Checks is that they are free, quick and self-serve, and can help people start a conversation with their health professional, including about diabetes.
“While not all diabetes can be prevented, and some people are at higher risk due to genetic factors or family history, we know that 58 percent of type 2 diabetes cases could be prevented or delayed. For that to happen, we need to reach people who are at risk, and over the past few days we've done that for thousands of cricket fans.”
Health checks available year-round
Over 400,000 free SWL Health Checks have been delivered across Australia. Recent research by Latrobe Health Services shows that nearly half of participants credit their 4-minute health check with improving their health (read more here). SWL Health Checks are available year-round at over 300 locations nationwide. Find out more about our partnership with the Shane Warne Legacy here.