The older authority figure wins the trust of the young target by cultivating a false friendship, having heart-to-heart conversations, giving gifts, offering protection. And then the sex ensues, sometimes forced, sometimes seemingly consensual.
It is a...
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In this month's issue:
Taking care of men in Canterbury
Health system to recognise Maori men's needs
1 in 3 male victims of DV acknowledged by NSW Government
man therapy with Dr Ironwood launched
Update on National Male Health Policy
Gamarada communit...
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Men take their own lives at four times the rate of women (that's five men a day, on average). Accidents, cancer and heart disease all account for the majority of male deaths (http://www.menshealthweek.org.au/En/Pages/ee4d91/Why-Men-s-Health.aspx)
MHIR...
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In this month's issue:
"Keeping Passion Alive in Your Relationship" by Jed Diamond
Challenges to improving male health in NSW
the first cut is the deepest
new men’s sexual health training
a view on ADHD and boys
news briefs
The Boyfriend Traine...
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The 'Fire Circle' offers men an opportunity to gather together in a deep, authentic and truthful way. It's an opportunity for each man to feel the importance of learning to honour his own capacity to become more present, sit deeper within his truth, co...
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The 'Fire Circle' offers men an opportunity to gather together in a deep, authentic and truthful way. It's an opportunity for each man to feel the importance of learning to honour his own capacity to become more present, sit deeper within his truth, co...
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How are men prepared for the challenges they will face throughout their lives?
Men need purposeful, truthful and resourceful time with a male community that offers them the opportunity to experience personal challenge, accountability, brotherhood, lead...
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How are men prepared for the challenges they will face throughout their lives?
Men need purposeful, truthful and resourceful time with a male community that offers them the opportunity to experience personal challenge, accountability, brotherhood, lead...
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The system is leaving boys behind ... Photo: Getty Images
Boys will be boys, they tell us, but how many of us actually take this adage to heart and embrace it?
I am the mother of four boys, now all adults. If I think back to their childhoods and adolescence, it’s a whirlwind of...
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Give the gift of health to the men in your lives and buy them a Mandate Leave Pass – It might just save his life!
HOW IT WORKS
Give the Mandate Leave Pass to the man/men in your life to take the afternoon off to go and see a GP for a general check...
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Give the gift of health to the men in your lives and buy them a Mandate Leave Pass – It might just save his life!
HOW IT WORKS
Give the Mandate Leave Pass to the man/men in your life to take the afternoon off to go and see a GP for a general check...
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Enables men to support other men in their workplace, organisation or community.
Trains men with knowledge and skills to support other men experiencing challenges with personal, relationship or mental health issues.
Equips men to take action to prevent ...
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Enables men to support other men in their workplace, organisation or community.
Trains men with knowledge and skills to support other men experiencing challenges with personal, relationship or mental health issues.
Equips men to take action to prevent ...
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