One of the highlights of the 2013 National Men's Health Gathering in Brisbane was the Men and Vulnerable Families Forum Plenary Session featuring presentations by Dr Warren Farrell (USA) and Glen Poole (UK). Titled Working with men and relati...
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Boys struggling to find their self-worth ... Photo: Getty Images
Given the current deep community outpourings of concern for the senseless violence present on Australian streets at night, the disturbing numbers of little boys being suspended and expel...
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In this month's issue:
spirituality 101 for men
First NSW State Men’s Health & Wellbeing Conference
more health funding for women than men
aussie men closing their eyes to blurred vision
men’s health services TRAINING PROGRAMS
news bri...
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Illustration: Jamie Smetkowski
December 30, 2013
Domestic violence is more common over the Christmas break, fuelled by alcohol consumption, family tension and financial issues. A small but significant number of the victims are men, writes Mark White.
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Illustration: Jamie Smetkowski
December 30, 2013
Domestic violence is more common over the Christmas break, fuelled by alcohol consumption, family tension and financial issues. A small but significant number of the victims are men, writes Mark White.
...
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The first of the University of South Australia Male Studies courses planned for 2014 is now accepting applications for enrolment.
You can find information about the first of the courses on offer – the Professional Certificate in Male Health and ...
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On International Men’s Day this year (November 19th), advertising and marketing company M&C Saatchi released a White Paper titled The Modern Man. The Paper was the result of eight months of one-to-one interviews with 140 men, primar...
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In this month's issue:
The Global Men’s Movement and Australia’s role in it
New book EQUALITY FOR MEN
New graduate courses in male studies
The Modern Aussie Man whitepaper
healthy men in aged care
men’s health services training progr...
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Raising Children Network (raisingchildren.net.au) surveyed expectant dads and dads with children from birth to three years of age about the information they want when their partners are pregnant and they’re about to become a dad. They found uniq...
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M&C Saatchi yesterday released The Modern (Aussie) Man White Paper - an unprecedented qualitative study of Australian men to coincide with International Men's Day.
The study is the result of eight months of one-to-one interviews with 140 men. Seve...
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To the garbagemen who remove our rubbish in the wee hours; the men who construct our buildings and repair our roads; the security guards and policemen who keep us safe; the miners and loggers who risk their lives to help build our world; the long-distance truckers who keep the economy turning; the...
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Powerhouse Programs is the creation of Stephen Halsall and Andy Roy. Both Stephen and Andy have been heavily involved in working with men and boys through well-respected national community development organisations. Their lives and relationships have ...
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A stand-out session from the 2013 National Men's Health Gathering in Brisbane was the world-focus keynote discussion panel sponsored by the Australian Men's Health Forum, titled 21st Century Man: The Way Forward.
This discussion about the changing...
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The Men’s Health Forum New South Wales Inc. invites you to
Helping Men Get Help - the integral approach to helping men and boys get better outcomes
Special Evening Talk by Glen Poole from the UK
Tuesday October 29 6.30 pm - 8.30...
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