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T4DM – a study into whether diet and testosterone can prevent type 2 diabetes

April 2, 2013
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T4DM – a study into whether diet and testosterone can prevent type 2 diabetes

What is the T4DM study? T4DM is a study into whether diet and testosterone can prevent type 2 diabetes in men who have prediabetes and relatively low testosterone. Researchers from the University of Adelaide will be recruiting about 1500 men who do not...
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EMALE Issue 121 (April 2013)

April 1, 2013
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EMALE Issue 121 (April 2013)

In this month's issue: USA launches men’s health & wellbeing framework men’s health week 2013 launched UK & Australian professionals reveal reasons men don’t get help Negative Health Effects of Your Desk Job men’s health...
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EMALE Issue 121 (April 2013)

April 1, 2013
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EMALE Issue 121 (April 2013)

In this month's issue: USA launches men’s health & wellbeing framework men’s health week 2013 launched UK & Australian professionals reveal reasons men don’t get help Negative Health Effects of Your Desk Job men’s health...
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Living Outback (new radio series on PBA FM and live streaming)

March 13, 2013
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Living Outback (new radio series on PBA FM and live streaming)

Rural and remote communities are at the centre of the mythology and cultural ethos of Australia. Most of us have indulged nostalgic and sentimental thoughts of the outback and life in the bush – helped along perhaps by a film we’ve seen. B...
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Nordic Countries defund Gender Ideology

March 12, 2013
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Nordic Countries defund Gender Ideology

A devastating blow for “Gender Theory”: the Nordic Council of Ministers (a regional inter-governmental co-operation consisting of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland) has decided to close down the NIKK Nordic Gender Institute. Th...
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Posted in Feminism, Gender & Masculinities, Gender Equity, International Perspectives, Misinformation, Mythbusters, Mythbusters: Gender & Masculinities, Mythbusters: Gender Equity, Mythbusters: Misinformation, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

21st century man: lost and anachronistic? (SMH article)

March 10, 2013
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21st century man: lost and anachronistic? (SMH article)

Today's Sydney Morning Herald features an article by Guy Mosel titled 21st century man: lost and anachronistic. Overall it's a very good overview of the various strands of the men's movement. However, it suffers from a couple of problems that most med...
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Posted in Boys' Education, Domestic (Intimate Partner) Violence, Family Law & Divorce, Family Violence, Gender & Masculinities, Gender Equity, Media Representations, Policies, Political Activism, Suicide & Self-Harm, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

Parenting Plan/Agreement research by Dads in Distress

March 4, 2013
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Parenting Plan/Agreement research by Dads in Distress

To Dads in Distress (DIDSS) members and supporters, As part of the member feedback work we are doing for the Department of Families and Housing, Community Support and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), our next paper (Paper No 5) is going to address the top...
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New Male Studies: An International Journal

March 2, 2013
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New Male Studies: An International Journal

New Male Studies: An International Journal (NMS) is an open access online interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of issues facing boys and men worldwide. Rationale In response to a now well-documented decline in the overall well-being of m...
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Posted in Gender & Masculinities, International Perspectives, Journal Articles, Male Studies, Online Resources, Resources, Resources: Gender & Masculinities, Resources: International Perspectives, Resources: Male Studies, Topics & Issues | No Comments »

EMALE Issue 120 (March 2013)

March 1, 2013
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EMALE Issue 120 (March 2013)

In this month's issue: the way to being a great dad try to see it my way report future events engaging men National Men’s Health, Wellbeing & Relationships Training Seminar March 14 & 15 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle. National Men’...
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EMALE Issue 120 (March 2013)

March 1, 2013
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EMALE Issue 120 (March 2013)

In this month's issue: the way to being a great dad try to see it my way report future events engaging men National Men’s Health, Wellbeing & Relationships Training Seminar March 14 & 15 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle. National Men’...
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Mike Lew Australian 2013 workshops for male survivors of sexual abuse/assault

February 27, 2013
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Mike Lew Australian 2013 workshops for male survivors of sexual abuse/assault

Events are in the planning stages for Mike's return to Australia in 2013. There will be two visits Down Under in 2013. The overall organiser for the March events is Donovan Pill. Anyone interested in sponsoring an event can contact him for...
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Alcohol and junk food advertising is just not cricket!

February 27, 2013
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Alcohol and junk food advertising is just not cricket!

My name is Aaron Schultz and I am a 41 year old Father of two boys from Hobart Tasmania. I have had some major concerns for a while now around the high levels of alcohol and fast food promotion in sport and am worried about the effect it has on mine an...
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Here are 4 important men’s health things we think you should know about…

February 27, 2013
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Here are 4 important men’s health things we think you should know about…

From the Men's Health Information and Resource Centre at the University of Western Sydney. 2013 is shaping up to be a huge year for people working in male health. There's plenty on! 1. The eternal question: how do we get men to become involved in prog...
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National Men’s Health Gathering 2013 (Brisbane)

February 27, 2013
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National Men’s Health Gathering 2013 (Brisbane)

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TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2013 TO FRIDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2013, BRISBANE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

Registrations and call for abstracts are now open for the National Men’s Health Gathering incorporating;

• 7th National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Male Health Convention
• 10th National Men’s Health Conference
• The Men and Vulnerable Families Forum

The...
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National study seeks conversation with carers (Central Coast, NSW)

February 27, 2013
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National study seeks conversation with carers (Central Coast, NSW)

It takes a village to care, is the old adage. Family, friends, church groups, neighbours, schools and support groups are all playing an important role in helping people to care for the dying at home. “I couldn’t have done it without the he...
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2013 Blokes Day Out Festival

February 8, 2013
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2013 Blokes Day Out Festival

Venue Eastern Beach Reserve, Waterfront, Geelong Dates 24.03.2013 - 24.03.2013 Time 10am - 3pm Institution Barwon Health Cost Free Contact Details Peter Kelly 42153470 peter.kelly@barwonhealth.org.au Event Detail...
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