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Boys in Custody and the Women Who Abuse Them (USA)

July 2, 2013
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Boys in Custody and the Women Who Abuse Them (USA)

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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EMALE Issue 124 (July 2013)

July 1, 2013
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EMALE Issue 124 (July 2013)

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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Posted in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander males, CALD (Ethnic) Men, Conferences & Symposia, Domestic (Intimate Partner) Violence, E-Male, International Perspectives, Newsletters, Policies, Prostate Health, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

Change.org petition: requesting that the Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre’s (MHIRC’s) funding should be renewed

June 5, 2013
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Change.org petition: requesting that the Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre’s (MHIRC’s) funding should be renewed

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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EMALE Issue 123 (June 2013)

June 1, 2013
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EMALE Issue 123 (June 2013)

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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Posted in ADHD Medication, Boys, Boys' Education, Circumcision, Conferences & Symposia, E-Male, Events: Sexual & Reproductive Health, Men's Health Week, Men\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\, Newsletters, Political Activism, Relationships & Marriage, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

Men’s Fire Circle – All ages welcome, boys to men (Newcastle, NSW)

May 29, 2013
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Men’s Fire Circle – All ages welcome, boys to men (Newcastle, NSW)

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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Posted in Events, Events: Men's Groups, Events: NSW, Events: Self-development, Men's Groups, Self-development, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

Men’s Fire Circle – All ages welcome, boys to men (Newcastle, NSW)

May 29, 2013
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Men’s Fire Circle – All ages welcome, boys to men (Newcastle, NSW)

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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Posted in Events, Events: Men's Groups, Events: NSW, Events: Self-development, Men's Groups, Self-development, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

The Journey of the Masculine – Men coming together to explore their masculinity (Newcastle, NSW)

May 29, 2013
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The Journey of the Masculine – Men coming together to explore their masculinity (Newcastle, NSW)

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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Posted in Events, Events: Men's Groups, Events: NSW, Events: Self-development, Men's Groups, Self-development, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

The Journey of the Masculine – Men coming together to explore their masculinity (Newcastle, NSW)

May 29, 2013
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The Journey of the Masculine – Men coming together to explore their masculinity (Newcastle, NSW)

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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Posted in Events, Events: Men's Groups, Events: NSW, Events: Self-development, Men's Groups, Self-development, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

Help us shape the future care of men with prostate cancer and their families

May 29, 2013
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Help us shape the future care of men with prostate cancer and their families

Australian Prostate Cancer Research is calling for volunteers who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or have a partner with prostate cancer to test a web-based, personalised prostate cancer support system. A number of Australia's leading can...
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Why schools are failing our boys

May 20, 2013
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Why schools are failing our boys

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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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Posted in Boys, Boys' Education, Education Outcomes, Gender & Masculinities, Gender Equity, Male Teachers, Male-Friendly Classrooms, Raising Children, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

Just SOME of the National Men’s Health Gathering Keynote Speakers

May 14, 2013
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Just SOME of the National Men’s Health Gathering Keynote Speakers

Warren Farrell Warren Farrell is an American educator, activist and author of seven books on men's and women's issues. He came to prominence in the 1970s as one of the leading male thinkers championing the cause of second wave feminism, and serving on...
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Just SOME of the National Men’s Health Gathering Keynote Speakers

May 14, 2013
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Just SOME of the National Men’s Health Gathering Keynote Speakers

Warren Farrell Warren Farrell is an American educator, activist and author of seven books on men's and women's issues. He came to prominence in the 1970s as one of the leading male thinkers championing the cause of second wave feminism, and serving on...
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Posted in Conferences & Symposia, Events, Events: International Perspectives, Events: Men's Health, Events: QLD, International Perspectives, Men\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

Mandate Leave Pass

May 14, 2013
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Mandate Leave Pass

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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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Mandate Leave Pass

May 14, 2013
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Mandate Leave Pass

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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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MensWatch – Male Peer Support Training Program

May 14, 2013
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MensWatch – Male Peer Support Training Program

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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Posted in Community Services, Courses, Male-Friendly Services, Occupational Health & Safety, Services, Services: National, Topics & Issues, Work, Workplace Mentoring | No Comments »

MensWatch – Male Peer Support Training Program

May 14, 2013
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MensWatch – Male Peer Support Training Program

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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Posted in Community Services, Courses, Male-Friendly Services, Occupational Health & Safety, Services, Services: National, Topics & Issues, Training Programs, Work, Workplace Mentoring, Workplace Services | No Comments »