Please click the link below to take part in a survey about Australians' understanding of fertility and attitudes towards fertility testing. The study is being run by Alisha Thompson, Professor Kelton Tremellen and Professor Sheryl de Lacey of Flinders...
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What do men think women’s genitals should look like? Why should anyone care?
Because women are having pieces cut off their genitals to make them conform to an idealised standard that’s been likened to a Barbie doll: smooth, hairless...
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A researcher at the University of Canberra is collecting information from Australian males about males’ experiences seeking and/or receiving counselling for sexual abuse by a biological mother.
This research has been given approval by the Univers...
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Deakin public health policy seminar: DOES MEN’S HEALTH POLICY DESERVE OUR SPECIAL ATTENTION?
The Deakin public health policy seminar series is targeted at senior researchers, academics and policy makers.
Date: Tuesday 10 June 2014 Time: 12pm for...
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Deakin public health policy seminar: DOES MEN’S HEALTH POLICY DESERVE OUR SPECIAL ATTENTION?
The Deakin public health policy seminar series is targeted at senior researchers, academics and policy makers.
Date: Tuesday 10 June 2014 Time: 12pm for...
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An online ‘domestic violence study’ has been ordered offline by the University of NSW Human Research Ethics Committee.
Flyers published by the survey organisers have been ordered destroyed.
The study, being conducted by the Gendered Violen...
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A national coalition of men’s health advocates has made a formal complaint to the UNSW Ethics Committee about an ‘online study of young people’s attitudes towards domestic and family violence’ that it appears to have approved.
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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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One in three victims of domestic violence in Australia is male, according to a report released in December by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012 collected information from men and women aged 18 years and ove...
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The number of men who report experiencing domestic violence from their current partner has almost doubled since 2005, according to a new survey released in December by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The ABS Personal Safety Survey 2012 coll...
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PLEASE NOTE THIS STUDY HAS NOW CLOSED.
We would like to invite you to take part in a research project about the experience of fatigue, parenting and partner relationship satisfaction in fathers of young children aged 1-4 years. This research is being...
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The first of the University of South Australia Male Studies courses planned for 2014 is now accepting applications for enrolment.
You can find information about the first of the courses on offer – the Professional Certificate in Male Health and ...
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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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