Up until March 27th 2011, I shared a wonderful strong and happy bond with my then 7 year old boy, since the day he was born.
I was never married to his mother, I am 9 years younger than her and our relationship ended prior to her pregnancy.
Without mo...
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The Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies together with the Men's Health Information and Resource Centre at the University of Western Sydney have put together a fact sheet titled Men, Unemployment and Suicide 2015. It contains key points as ...
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Conference Name: 2015 Australian Men's Shed Association 6th National ConferenceLocation: Newcastle, NSWDate: 17 - 20 October 2015Venue: Civic Precinct NewcastleTheme: InnovationWebsite: www.dcconferences.com.au/mensshed2015/
Description: This years&rs...
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The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is investigating how institutions like schools, churches, sports clubs and government organisations have responded to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse.
In its first...
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What helps to prevent suicide in men?
We are looking for men, and their family and friends to take part in a research project examining suicidal behaviours in men
Who are we looking for?
YOU can take part in this study if you are:
- Male
- 18 years or older
- Have made a suicide attempt that was between 6...
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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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In this month's issue:
7 nutrients all men need
Men’s Health Week Community Grants
Work mental health issues cost billions
engaging men national training seminar
barriers that prevent older men getting help
Are you concerned about men and boys ab...
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In this month's issue:
grey is the new black in workplace dynamics
boys hit by body blues
engaging men national training seminar
art therapy - ahead of its time
13 reasons it’s unlucky to be a male
news briefs
World Cancer Day 4 February 2013
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Written by Chiara Muzzin
Bhutan is known in some circles to be a place of happiness and mystery. To others, Bhutan is unknown. Located between Tibet and India, the country thrives with culture and awe-inspiring scenery. The people’s authentic sm...
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OFFICIAL MO NEWS & CULTURE
Movember 2012 has arrived and we're getting down to the raw hard truths of the past two years and taking a look, quite simply, at what it means to be a better man. 2012 is the year of Movember & Sons. The collectiv...
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In this month's issue:
mo bros doing it for men's health
a few points on acupuncture
why men’s work is so important
events
SURVIVORS & MATES SUPPORT NETWORK HALF-DAY WORKSHOP FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF CHILD-HOOD SEXUAL ABUSE AND THEIR SUPPORTERS...
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In this month's issue:
friends are key to midlife wellbeing
fly in/fly out lifestyle bad for workers
male victims of violence face gaps in services and need special consideration: NSW Government Report
airlines demonizing men
events
MEN’S HEALTH...
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