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Men’s spaces and places community survey (Wollongong)

April 16, 2013
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Men’s spaces and places community survey (Wollongong)

Wollongong City Council is undertaking research into programs and services for men, with a focus on Men’s Sheds. The aim is to gather information to help guide future strategies in relation to places and spaces for men, including Men’s Sheds.

We have a short, five question survey (attached) as part of this project. The...
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Men’s spaces and places community survey (Wollongong)

April 16, 2013
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Men’s spaces and places community survey (Wollongong)

Wollongong City Council is undertaking research into programs and services for men, with a focus on Men’s Sheds. The aim is to gather information to help guide future strategies in relation to places and spaces for men, including Men’s Shed...
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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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The Baby Shed: a hands on workshop for new dads (Randwick, Sydney)

October 9, 2012
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The Baby Shed: a hands on workshop for new dads (Randwick, Sydney)

Venue: JNC Randwick, 2 Albert Street behind 155 Avoca Street Dates: Saturday 13th, 20th & 27th October 2012 9am – 11am SENC Family Support Project at South East Neighbourhood Centre in partnership with Karitane and Junction Neighbourhood...
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Report: "What Works To Engage Fathers?"

July 29, 2012
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Report: "What Works To Engage Fathers?"

On September 14th of 2011, the 'What Works To Engage Dads?' forum, was held at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney. Following on from what was a most enjoyable and most useful day, we are very pleased to share with you the report from the event. &nbsp...
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Father Inclusive Practice Logos (Groupwork Solutions)

July 29, 2012
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Father Inclusive Practice Logos (Groupwork Solutions)

Australian organisations and programs working with dads are encouraged to use these logos and messages as part of their everyday practice. To use these logos, click on the appropriate image on this webpage and ‘cut and paste’ into your doc...
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Making Father Inclusive Practice happen (Groupwork Solutions)

July 29, 2012
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Making Father Inclusive Practice happen (Groupwork Solutions)

This webpage is designed as an induction tool for staff involved in community health/welfare/counselling contexts and how their program/organisation can best involve fathers. Organisations and programs are encouraged to complete the whole FIP process t...
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‘Daycare Dads’ (Channel 7 TV News story – video)

July 11, 2012
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‘Daycare Dads’ (Channel 7 TV News story – video)

Channel 7 News Sydney reporter Sally Bowrey reports on the increase in the number of stay-at-home dads, but the lack of social services to support them. Broadcast on 12th June 2012. Source: 'Daycare Dads' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO4s8X...
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Men’s Network Wins Funding For Flagship Dads Project (UK)

June 15, 2012
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Men’s Network Wins Funding For Flagship Dads Project (UK)

The Men’s Network has won £40,000 of funding for its flagship dads project - Dads Connect – which aims to deliver our vision of making Brighton & Hove the worlds’ most father friendly city. The Dads Connect project &nd...
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Robyn Urback on shocking anti-male hatred on the SFU campus (Canada)

May 20, 2012
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Robyn Urback on shocking anti-male hatred on the SFU campus (Canada)

The student union at Simon Fraser University in B.C. has made the apparently contentious decision to finance the creation of a Men’s Centre on campus. Motivated, surely, by deep-seeated patriarchal values, the union approved a budget of $30,000 t...
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Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service

May 15, 2012
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Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service The Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service is a new national program to help those affected by prostate cancer The service will be delivered by a team of expert pros...
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EMALE Issue 109 (April 2012)

April 1, 2012
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EMALE Issue 109 (April 2012)

In this month's issue: Dear Doctor, these mags are killing me effects of the recession on European men Current Training Programs Effective Ways of Engaging Men Effective Men’s Health Promotion ‘Linking Up’ Conference, May 1 & 2 ...
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Dads Talk (Rosebery, Sydney)

January 18, 2012
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Dads Talk (Rosebery, Sydney)

An opportunity for fathers to get together and not only talk about their experiences but to also gain some real, practical ideas around being a parent. When: Every Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pmWhere: Level 3, 55 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018Contact: Jaso...
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The Baby Shed: a hands on workshop for new dads (Eastlakes, Sydney)

April 3, 2011
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Venue: SENC at BKK Shopping Centre Eastlakes Dates: 14th, 21st & 28th May 2011 10am – Noon SENC Family Support Project at South East Neighbourhood Centre is pleased to offer The Baby Shed, a hands-on workshop for new fathers originally devel...
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