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The 45 + Program – a new program to help re-employ mature-aged men

October 10, 2013
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The 45 + Program – a new program to help re-employ mature-aged men

A unique new program designed and delivered by mature-aged men to help re-employ mature-aged men is now available. A Pilot for the Program has been conducted this year in both metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria. The 45 + Program Pilot was part...
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Paternal influence crucial to the success of children: report

September 1, 2013
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Paternal influence crucial to the success of children: report

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Building social skills: Cameron McKay enjoys a romp with his three-year-old twins Thomas and Madison. Photo: James Alcock

Children with involved fathers have better social skills, more successful relationships, stronger self esteem, more self-control and higher grades than those who do not.

They are also less likely to be overweight, suspended from school or...
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Paternal influence crucial to the success of children: report

September 1, 2013
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Paternal influence crucial to the success of children: report

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Building social skills: Cameron McKay enjoys a romp with his three-year-old twins Thomas and Madison. Photo: James Alcock

Children with involved fathers have better social skills, more successful relationships, stronger self esteem, more self-control and higher grades than those who do not.

They are also less likely to be overweight, suspended from school or...
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Posted in Boys, Celebrating Men, Fathers, Gender & Masculinities, Raising Children, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

EMALE Issue 126 (September 2013)

September 1, 2013
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EMALE Issue 126 (September 2013)

In this month's issue: Reflections on Fathers Day by Andrew King Daddy issues: Collective blind spot on parental leave pay Prostate Cancer new report on the next generation new men’s health services training programs 2013 Ten to Men Annual Works...
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Posted in Celebrating Men, Conferences & Symposia, E-Male, Events: QLD, Events: VIC, Fathers, Newsletters, Paternity Leave, Prostate Health, Topics & Issues, Workshops & Seminars | No Comments »

Daddy issues: Collective blind spot on parental leave pay is the mother of all slights

August 20, 2013
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Daddy issues: Collective blind spot on parental leave pay is the mother of all slights

Stay-at-home dads are a growing legion. Photo: Getty Images Stay-at-home dads aren't really a mystery. They're not wrapped in riddles. They shouldn't be an enigma. They are, in fact, legion. A small, undermanned legion, to be sure, but growing in stre...
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Posted in Fathers, Gender Equity, Paternity Leave, Policies, Topics & Issues, Work-Life Balance | No Comments »

Daddy issues: Collective blind spot on parental leave pay is the mother of all slights

August 20, 2013
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Daddy issues: Collective blind spot on parental leave pay is the mother of all slights

Stay-at-home dads are a growing legion. Photo: Getty Images Stay-at-home dads aren't really a mystery. They're not wrapped in riddles. They shouldn't be an enigma. They are, in fact, legion. A small, undermanned legion, to be sure, but growing in stre...
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Posted in Fathers, Gender Equity, Paternity Leave, Policies, Topics & Issues, Work-Life Balance | No Comments »

Man Alive South Coast 2013 (NSW)

August 15, 2013
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Man Alive South Coast 2013 (NSW)

Berry, NSW South Coast 13-15 September subscribe to our email newsletter (use the sign up button below left); follow Man Alive at facebook.com/ManAliveSouthCoast follow Mens Wellbeing at facebook.com/menswellbeing Head or Heart? As men we are genera...
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2013 Menslink Business Breakfast | National Press Club

August 15, 2013
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2013 Menslink Business Breakfast | National Press Club

Tuesday 24 September 2013 7.00am for a 7:30am start - 9.30am National Press Club of Australia $70.00 per person The Menslink Business Breakfast is a great opportunity for leading Canberrans to show their support for a truly local charity and a great c...
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Too young to be a dad? | The Observer (UK)

August 11, 2013
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Too young to be a dad? | The Observer (UK)

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"Mark" and "Lucy" had been together for three years, on and off, at school when, aged 16, Lucy became pregnant. Soon after, the relationship ended. "I told her I'd broken up with her but I hadn't broken up with our baby," says Mark, now 20. "Right from the beginning, I wanted to...
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Posted in Family Law & Divorce, Fathers, International Perspectives, Raising Children, Topics & Issues, Young Dads | No Comments »

Victorian Male Health Gathering 2013

August 5, 2013
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Victorian Male Health Gathering 2013

Friday 30th August, 2013 Learn - Connect - Contribute Male Health Victoria invites you attend the second Victorian Male Health Gathering in Melbourne on Friday 30th August 2013 (incorporating Male Health Victoria Annual General Meeting). GATHERING PROG...
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EMALE Issue 125 (August 2013)

August 1, 2013
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EMALE Issue 125 (August 2013)

In this month's issue: accidents and lifestyle - main risks for men males and body image more help from Federal Government important meetings in Sydney Inaugural AMHF Men's Health Awards men’s health services training program Victorian Male Heal...
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Men’s Health in NSW Planning Meeting, August 13

July 31, 2013
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Men’s Health in NSW Planning Meeting, August 13

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Men’s Health in NSW Planning Meeting August 13  1pm – 3.30pm

Conference Room B Level 4 Ozanam Learning Centre, 99 Forbes Street Woolloomooloo

Dear MHFNSW Members and Supporters,

The NSW Ministry of Health will not be replacing the current NSW Men’s Health Action Plan with another plan or policy. New South Wales was the first...
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Child sex abuse rampant in Afghanistan, documentary shows | Toronto Star (Canada)

July 14, 2013
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Child sex abuse rampant in Afghanistan, documentary shows | Toronto Star (Canada)

Supplied photo   A screengrab from a documentary called This is What Winning Looks Like, produced by Ben Anderson. The film looks at the practice of bacha bazi, or "boy play", in Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Maj. Bill Steuber, like most people in...
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Are you aged 30 to 60 years? Take part in research on men’s and women’s body shape and eating attitudes

July 11, 2013
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Are you aged 30 to 60 years? Take part in research on men’s and women’s body shape and eating attitudes

Are you aged 30 to 60 years? Researchers in the Massey University School of Psychology (NZ) are looking for people aged between 30 and 60 years to complete an online survey that explores men’s and women’s body shape and eating attitudes. I...
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False abuse claims are the new court weapon, retiring judge says

July 6, 2013
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False abuse claims are the new court weapon, retiring judge says

Rise in hostility: Justice David Collier. Photo: Sahlan Hayes Allegations of child sexual abuse are being increasingly invented by mothers to stop fathers from seeing their children, says a retiring Family Court judge. Justice David Collier, retiring ...
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2013 National Men’s Health Gathering – Program Now Available

July 5, 2013
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2013 National Men’s Health Gathering – Program Now Available

The 2013 National Men's Health Gathering has received overwhelming interest and it is with great pleasure that we now release the program. As with previous Gatherings, the program is colour-coded to indicate the streams available on each day. For cul...
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