Everlab announces partnership with the AFL Players’ Association.
AUSTRALIA, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 – Everlab, Australia’s leading preventative health provider, is pleased to announce a 2-year partnership with the AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA). The collaboration will provide AFLPA members with access to advanced diagnostics, digital-first doctor consultations, intelligent health insights, and personalised, preventative healthcare programs.
According to the AFLPA, a significant number of players are forced to leave the game due to injury or not being picked up by a club, and the sudden loss of structured seasonal training can often take a toll on their wellbeing. Additionally, many players retire with significant long-term injuries that require ongoing management and support. Everlab addresses this by shifting the focus from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. Through this partnership, current and retired players have the opportunity to receive personalised healthcare that can assist them to, optimise performance, and maintain long-term health - helping them thrive both on and off the field.
Guided by Chief Medical Officer Dr Steven Lu, Everlab will provide AFLPA members with a comprehensive suite of screening services, including advanced blood testing, DEXA scans, VO₂ max assessments, isometric strength testing, continuous glucose monitoring, food journal analysis, whole-body MRIs, and CT coronary angiograms. This data is analysed by Everlab’s AI platform against decades of medical data to deliver personalised results and identify early risk markers. Dedicated doctors then translate these insights into tailored prevention and treatment plans, helping members stay ahead of potential health risks.
“In the past, we have supported our alumni members through reactive health interventions, but preventative health has now become a major priority at the AFLPA, making our partnership with Everlab a natural fit,” said Michael Jamison, AFLPA General Manager Communications and Commercial and former Carlton Football Club player. “Many players leave the AFL with injuries and most without a clear roadmap for managing their health. This partnership helps fill that gap, providing structured support and personalised plans that may help our members stay healthy and confident.”
The partnership marks a significant step forward in the AFLPA’s commitment to supporting its members with innovative health initiatives, ensuring players have access to Everlab’s preventative care throughout and beyond their careers.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the AFLPA to equip players with the tools and insights to proactively manage their health,” said Dr Steven Lu, Founder and CMO at Everlab. “AFL and AFLW athletes face unique health challenges, not only at the peak of their careers but also in retirement. This partnership reflects our mission to make preventative health both accessible and actionable, empowering athletes to sustain peak performance today and enjoy long-term health after they finish playing.”
Everlab now operates across Australia with locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra. For more information, visit www.everlab.com.au or follow Everlab on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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About Everlab
Everlab is an AI-powered health platform delivering personalised, preventative care through advanced diagnostics, automation, and deeply integrated clinical workflows. Based in Melbourne, Everlab’s mission is to build the world’s most effective system for preventing disease and extending lifespan. For more information, visit www.everlab.com.au.
About AFLPA
The AFL Players’ Association is the official representative body of all current and past AFL and AFLW players. The AFLPA plays a vital role to negotiate the terms and conditions on behalf of elite Australian footballers and advocate on issues effecting them relating to their workplace, wages, and health and wellbeing.
