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The Guardian Australia corrects domestic violence article

April 17, 2015
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The Guardian Australia corrects domestic violence article

In an article titled "Quentin Bryce urges focus on gender inequality to tackle domestic violence", published on April 6th, Guardian journalist Melissa Davey claimed that "Two women are killed through domestic violence in Australia every week, and it i...
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Men, Unemployment and Suicide 2015

February 6, 2015
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Men, Unemployment and Suicide 2015

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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6th National Australian Men’s Shed Association Conference

February 5, 2015
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6th National Australian Men’s Shed Association Conference

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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New Centre Puts Focus On Men’s Health

November 20, 2014
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New Centre Puts Focus On Men’s Health

The first Australian health care service focussed specifically on the health of men was officially opened in North Melbourne today. The Australian Centre for Prostate Cancer and Men's Health will cater to male patients experiencing conditions such as ...
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One third of domestic violence victims denied services

September 15, 2014
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One third of domestic violence victims denied services

Following last week’s launch of Our Watch – a new national initiative aimed to prevent violence against women and their children – the One in Three Campaign has released a new analysis of the latest Australian data on male victims of...
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Men’s Research Study (sexual abuse by a biological mother)

September 9, 2014
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Men’s Research Study (sexual abuse by a biological mother)

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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Men’s Health Toolkit booklet

September 9, 2014
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Men’s Health Toolkit booklet

Foundation 49 provides a 38 page colour A5 booklet covering a range of men’s health topics in everyday language. From 1 November 2013 the Men’s Health Toolkit will be available free of charge to individuals and ‘Not For Profit’...
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A Whole New Ballgame

September 9, 2014
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A Whole New Ballgame

An excellent regular free Men's Health newsletter from Foundation 49. Click here to go to their website.
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Prostate Cancer Fun Day – Tuncurry (NSW) – Fathers Day

August 14, 2014
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Prostate Cancer Fun Day – Tuncurry (NSW) – Fathers Day

A FREE FAMILY FUN DAY OF ACTIVITIES AT JOHN WRIGHT PARK TUNCURRY (JUST NEAR THE BRIDGE) Fathers Day - Sunday 7th September 2014, 10am to 2pm Bring Dad out on his special day and celebrate life to the fullest with lots of free entertainment for the who...
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More man-friendly health services needed to stem suicide flow

June 11, 2014
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More man-friendly health services needed to stem suicide flow

Suicide continues to be one of the top 10 causes of death amongst men, with suicide prevention campaigners using a Canberra conference to call for more "male friendly" health services to encourage men to seek help. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of ...
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More man-friendly health services needed to stem suicide flow

June 11, 2014
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More man-friendly health services needed to stem suicide flow

Suicide continues to be one of the top 10 causes of death amongst men, with suicide prevention campaigners using a Canberra conference to call for more "male friendly" health services to encourage men to seek help. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of ...
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High male death rates throughout the world must be tackled, says new global men’s health body

June 9, 2014
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High male death rates throughout the world must be tackled, says new global men’s health body

Globally, men die five years earlier than women and are 50% more likely to die between the ages of 15 and 60. In countries classified as ‘least developed’ and ‘less developed’ by the United Nations, adult mortality fell faster ...
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For Men’s Health Week – have the chat that saves lives!

June 9, 2014
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For Men’s Health Week – have the chat that saves lives!

Men’s Health Week is a good time to ask the blokes in your life – have you thought about organ and tissue donation? In Australia there are around 1,600 men, women and children on transplant waiting lists at any one time.  With only 1%...
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Preventing and Responding to Sexual and Domestic Violence against Men – A Guidance Note for Security Sector Institutions

June 7, 2014
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Preventing and Responding to Sexual and Domestic Violence against Men – A Guidance Note for Security Sector Institutions

Large numbers of men are subjected to Sexual and Domestic Violence (SDV). For example, official statistics from Australia estimate that 336,000 men (4 per cent of the male population) have been victims of sexual violence and 448,000 men (5.3 per cent)...
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Does men’s health policy deserve our special attention? (Seminar)

June 1, 2014
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Does men’s health policy deserve our special attention? (Seminar)

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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Does men’s health policy deserve our special attention? (Seminar)

June 1, 2014
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Does men’s health policy deserve our special attention? (Seminar)

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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