MALE SUICIDE
PM Anthony Albanese addresses national suicide crisis at World Suicide Prevention Day breakfast
10 September 2024
At a special breakfast hosted by Suicide Prevention Australia in Canberra today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the huge toll on “every single Australian” from the suicide crisis.
MALE SUICIDE
Live recording of next Over The Fence Conversations podcast
The fourth episode of the Over the Fence Conversations podcast will be recorded live on September 11th from 9:30am - 10:45am (AEST).
09 September 2024
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
Rotary clubs support regional men’s health checks
Rotary clubs in Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour Daybreak, Coffs Harbour City, Dorrigo, Sawtell and Woolgoolga have combined efforts with Bunnings sausage sizzles to support the Men’s Health Rural Education Van, otherwise known as...
03 September 2024
FATHERS
Supporting CALD men’s journey into fatherhood
Western Sydney University, in partnership with the PREPARE Foundation, has developed research-informed video resources designed to support new and expectant fathers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds as they transition into parenthood....
02 September 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Getting real about men’s health
Michael Whitehead, a registered nurse specialising in men’s health, emergency nursing and remote Indigenous Health, has launched a new website called Real Men’s Health that takes a plain-speaking approach to a range...
02 September 2024
FATHERS
Simply the Best: Jimmy Barnes and son David Campbell win Fathers of the Year award 2024
Rock singer Jimmy Barnes has shared the Father of the Year 2024 Award with his son, singer David Campbell.
30 August 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Tackle Your Feelings program kicking goals in Aussie football clubs
With backing from the AFL Coaches Association and the AFL Players’ Association, Tackle Your Feelings is scoring points in the field of mental health at a grassroots level.
28 August 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
New Know Your Man Facts website launched
Know Your Man Facts – an ongoing campaign developed by the Australian Men’s Health Forum to raise awareness about men’s health – has launched a dedicated new website.
23 August 2024
FATHERS
Planning ahead for Father’s Day 2024
While Father’s Day in Australia falls on Sunday, September 1, several organisations are asking people to plan ahead this year for two major events that they hope will put dads’ mental health...
22 August 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
New Over the Fence Conversations podcast dives into men’s lived experience of suicide
The new men’s mental health podcast Over the Fence Conversations has released a second instalment featuring R U Ok? Ambassador Glenn Cotter.
21 August 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Bunnings offers free blood pressure checks in NSW
Bunnings Warehouse stores in NSW are trialling free blood pressure checks, with a focus on encouraging men to take the test.
20 August 2024
FATHERS
Join the Man with a Pram fundraiser for dads’ mental health
The Man with a Pram movement continues to grow as families and friends across Australia prepare to roll into Father’s Day on 1 September, raise funds and bring greater awareness to dads’...
12 August 2024
Tradies National Health Month in August focuses on physical and mental maintenance
August is Tradies National Health Month, a time to invest in tradies health ‘whether you know one, love one or are one.’
29 July 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
New National Stroke Week resources ask people to look closely for signs of stroke
The Stroke Foundation has developed a series of new posters for National Stroke Week from 5-11 August 2024.
29 July 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Shining a light on the power of men’s groups to combat loneliness
August 5-11 marks the start of Loneliness Awareness Week and an opportunity to shine a spotlight on shared experiences of loneliness.
29 July 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Movember men’s health campaign asks people to be part of the solution
This week, Movember released a comprehensive report on ‘The Real Face of Men’s Health’, sparking further discussion about the state of men’s health in Australia and worldwide.
19 July 2024
Loneliness in the workplace is greatest among men with traditional views about being the breadwinner
Loneliness affects everyone at different times. Although it is well documented men are less likely than women to talk about feelings and to seek help, our research found men’s work arrangements can...
18 July 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Better Man Project seeks men to test relationships website
The Safer Families Centre is seeking men between the age of 18-50 to complete a few short surveys over a six-month period that may also help improve their relationships with a partner....
17 July 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Movember report highlights the impact of poor men’s health on everyone
Movember's newly created Institute of Men’s Health has released a comprehensive report called ‘The Real Face of Men’s Health’ which focuses on the impact of gender on health.
16 July 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Champions chosen as IMD 2024 theme
The theme for International Men's Day 2024 is "Men's Health Champions".
15 July 2024
FUNDING
MENTAL HEALTH
The Barstool Project receives $250k funding from the NSW Government
The NSW Government has committed $250k to help the Raising the Bar Foundation design and deliver The Barstool Project, a custom mental health training package for employees in the state’s hospitality and...
12 July 2024
2024 RUOK? Day message announced
RUOK? Day is on 12 September 2024 and this year's theme is, Ask RUOK? Any Day.
10 July 2024
The new Know Your Man Facts toolkit highlights important facts about Men and Diabetes
National Diabetes Week runs from 14-21 July 2024. To highlight the importance of understanding this chronic health condition, the Australian Men’s Health Forum has launched a new Know Your Man Facts toolkit:...
27 June 2024
FUNDING
Help us improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys
With the end of the financial year looming, please consider directing your support towards a cause that profoundly impacts our communities: men's health.
26 June 2024
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
NAIDOC Loud and Proud: 5 Indigenous men's health projects
National NAIDOC Week will be held across the country from Sunday, July 7th, to Sunday, July 14th, 2024, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples....
25 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Is Dry July good for men’s health?
Dry July is almost here again. It’s a fundraising campaign to challenge social drinkers to change their habits for a month and make healthy lifestyle changes.
24 June 2024
Men targeted in drowning prevention campaign
According to the National Drowning Report from Royal Life Saving Australia, 281 people drowned in Australian waterways in 2023 and 77% of those were male.
24 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
FUNDING
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Grants awarded to support safe spaces for Northern Territory men
The NT Labor Government has awarded grants to 15 projects that recognise the important role of men’s places.
19 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's health sector workers receive King's Birthday honours
Two men who have developed successful programs to facilitate change in men's health were recognised in the King's Birthday honours.
12 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
NRL Magic round targets men’s health
The recent NRL Magic Round (May 16 to 19) focused on men's health, offering thousands of fans free heart health and diabetes tests.
12 June 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Two men’s mental health hubs open in WA
In an exciting collaboration between Mens Talk Au and the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia, two Katitjin Blue Mind Hubs have opened in Busselton and Scarborough, tailored to meet the unique...
11 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Doing It Tough shines a light on storytelling during Men’s Health Week
To mark Men’s Health Week (10-16 June 2024), Doing It Tough is releasing four lived experience blogs.
11 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Olympic champion Duncan Armstrong urges men to unlock their potential through daily exercise
It wouldn’t be surprising for a man who once swam 400 laps a day in his elite training years to champion the importance of exercise.
10 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE MEN
Top 10 highlights for Men’s Health Week 2024
Men's Health Week takes place from 10-16 June 2024, when tens of thousands of people will participate in Men's Health Week activities nationwide.
07 June 2024
Free online lunchtime talks for Men’s Health Week
The Australian Men’s Health Forum invites men to join its free Men’s Health Check-Ins during Men’s Health Week, which officially starts on 10 June 2024.
06 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Tough Guy Book Club’s blood donation challenge
The Tough Guy Book Club, which brings together blokes in pub settings to discuss books and other matters, is challenging its ‘goons’ to become regular blood donors.
03 June 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Why sports fan health checks are working for men
Thousands of Australian men have taken part in on-the-spot health tests at major sports events since December 2023.
03 June 2024
FUNDING
Melinda French Gates donates $40m USD to men and boys' projects
Melinda French Gates plans to donate USD $1 billion to projects supporting gender equality worldwide, including $40 million to two projects focused on men and masculinity.
29 May 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Physical Phil takes centre stage for Men’s Health Week
Physical Phil may look shapeless, but underneath this Health Heroes’ pillowy animated frame is a bloke who knows that movement is an essential part of life, not an optional extra.
28 May 2024
FUNDING
MEN'S HEALTH
Gold Coast Titans throw support around Top Blokes
The Gold Coast Titans rugby league team is donating funds from their Round 14 clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs on 8 June to Top Blokes, which runs mentoring programs for young...
24 May 2024
FATHERS
Grit and Gratitude workshops for dads in the Pilbara
Liam Sorrell, the inspiration behind the Australian Dads Network, has started a new organisation called Grit and Gratitude.
23 May 2024
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
Bogged Brakes helps rural blokes get away to get unstuck
Are You Bogged Mate? is giving rural blokes an opportunity to take an extended break and get unstuck.
21 May 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Self Seen supporting men in Port Macquarie
Founded in 2020, the relatively new mental health and healing group Self Seen offers Port Macquarie men a range of activities that help break down stereotypes about masculinity and get blokes back...
20 May 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Predictors of male loneliness examined in new Australian study
There is a great need for both universal and targeted age-specific loneliness prevention and intervention strategies for male loneliness, say the authors of a new study examining male loneliness in Australia.
15 May 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH
Recognising Mates Day on May 8 in Australia
May 8 has emerged in Australia as a day to check in with a mate. This day might include chatting, catching up for a meal or participating in a favourite activity. ...
07 May 2024
MALE SUICIDE
MENTAL HEALTH
OzHelp Life Skills Toolbox for construction apprentices receives national accreditation
OzHelp’s Life Skills Toolbox: A Suicide prevention program for apprentices in the building and construction industry, is now a Suicide Prevention Australia accredited program.
02 May 2024
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Two Indigenous young men help NT youth turn their lives around
Two young men from the Tiwi Islands, 90km north of Darwin, have turned around their lives and are now helping others do the same through their One Percent Program.
22 April 2024
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Movember to fund Indigenous Men’s Health Initiatives
Movember is seeking expressions of interest for its new Indigenous Men’s Health: A Community Empowerment Initiative that will provide annual funding of up to AUD $700,000 per applicant for five years.
22 April 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Men making music and memories in a Shed
More than 1200 men’s sheds operate in Australia and over 2500 in 12 countries.
19 April 2024
OLDER MEN
MENTAL HEALTH
Retired principal forges social connection through boxing
A former primary school principal is running a men’s-only boxing group that strengthens blokes’ connections around a shared passion.
18 April 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE MEN
MALE SUICIDE
Doing it Tough round table outlines effective ways of engaging with men
Three male-friendly services share insights into what works when engaging men.
10 April 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Tables Having Significant Impact in Men’s Lives Reports annual survey
An annual survey on the impact Men’s Tables are having on participants shows an overwhelming benefit for men choosing to meet regularly over a meal to support one another.
09 April 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Programs supporting men kicking goals at Ulverstone in North West Tasmania
New Mornings, a not-for-profit mental health service supporting North West Tasmania based in Ulverstone, will run a nine-week program for men dealing with loss.
08 April 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE CANCER
Prostate cancer cases will double over the next 20 years globally, predicts Lancet study
The largest study of its kind on prostate cancer has predicted a surge in the number of cases worldwide by 2040.
05 April 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Celebrating and Exploring Men’s Wellbeing in WA
Nominations for WA’s inaugural Men’s Wellbeing Awards will close on Friday, 5 April 2024.
02 April 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE CANCER
Practical advice on prostate cancer delivered through new online toolkit
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has developed an online Prostate Cancer Toolkit service.
02 April 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Grab Life by the BBQ set for Father’s Day 2024
Grab Life By The Balls will become Grab Life by the BBQ in September with a new campaign to set a world record for the biggest BBQ.
28 March 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
SAMSN support line expands for male survivors of sexual abuse
SAMSN's popular Peer Support Line (PSL) is now available for male CSA survivors in South Australia and Tasmania.
28 March 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH
Social prescribing of men’s sheds: an antidote to loneliness
A leading Welsh men’s mental health organisation has collaborated with Men’s Sheds to create a poignant video on the benefits of joining a men’s group.
26 March 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
FUNDING
Mentoring Men’s mission receives community funding boost
Mentoring Men, a not-for-profit mental health enterprise that provides one-to-one life mentoring, has received a $22,000 grant from Calderwood Valley Seedling Fund & Community Enterprise Foundation™.
26 March 2024
FATHERS
Fathers experience multiple barriers to accessing health services, says review
Fathers experience multiple barriers to accessing health services, say the authors of a study published in the Health Promotion Journal of Australia on 17 March 2024.
25 March 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Free 12-week course for men wanting to develop positive mental health
The BeUnstoppable Foundation is offering fully funded courses for men on Developing Positive Mental Health and Mental Strength.
22 March 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Australian medical students lack specific training in men’s health: survey
According to a new survey published on 8 March 2024 at BMC Medical Education, medical students in Australia need more training in gender-based health issues.
12 March 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Focus on men as a priority population at National Suicide Prevention Conference 2024
Australian Men’s Health Forum CEO Glen Poole will be a guest speaker at the 2024 National Prevention Suicide Conference, which will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from April 30 –...
06 March 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Men who care sought for University of Sydney study
A University of Sydney research project wants to hear from men who provide care and support to people with long-term health conditions.
04 March 2024
FATHERS
First Fathering Summit releases full agenda
The inaugural Fathering Summit on 14 March in Sydney will bring together like-minded individuals, researchers, policymakers, advocates and educators who are passionate about reshaping and redefining modern fatherhood.
01 March 2024
YOUNGER MEN
Man Cave founder calls for on-going funds to promote healthy masculinity programs
Man Cave founder Hunter Johnson says a "multi-faceted and structural shift" is required to support the dissemination of healthy masculinities among young men.
20 February 2024
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Indigenous fathers build strong communities: here's how we can better support them
When approaching how to support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, there is a tendency in favour of strengthening and empowering mothers, rather than fathers.
19 February 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Wanted: Men to share stories of positive help-seeking experiences
Doing it Tough – a website designed to help men navigate through difficult times – is looking for men living in NSW with unique stories to share about a challenging time when...
19 February 2024
BOYS
Menslink tackles boys' unconscious consumption of technology
ACT’s award-winning Menslink is offering a new course to address boys’ ‘unconscious consumption’ of technology. Called Unplugged, the one-hour course for 5 to 12-year-olds is offered free to schools in the ACT...
01 February 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Talk WA calls for Men’s Wellbeing Awards nominations
Mens Talk WA will launch its inaugural Men’s Wellbeing Awards in June to coincide with Men’s Health Week from June 10-16, 2024.
30 January 2024
MENTAL HEALTH
Creating community champions for mental health in Barber Shops
The Barbers for Life project initiated by the City of Launceston is turning barbers into mental health advocates.
09 January 2024
MEN'S HEALTH
A look inside the new men’s shelter in North-West Tasmania
A state-of-the art men’s shelter opened last week in Devonport, providing a comfortable home-like environment for men who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
18 December 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
A year of challenges and opportunities: AMHF president Gillian Hunt reflects
AMHF president Gillian Hunt was re-elected by the Board following the organisation's AGM on 12 December, 2023. Here is her President's report.
13 December 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Men in Mind under the microscope
A recent user experience study of the Men in Mind e-learning training program for psychotherapists working with men, reported improved confidence among participants in engaging a range of help-seeking men.
07 December 2023
New ACT awards acknowledge under represented men in leadership
International Men's Day 2023 saw the inaugural Under-Represented Men in Leadership Awards presented in the ACT.
01 December 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Movember launches new Men's Health Institute
Global men's health charity Movember is launching a new Men's Health Institute operating across its four main markets (Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US), with an initial investment of $100 million...
29 November 2023
Prostate cancer specialist nursing program receives $34.5m boost
The Government has committed $34.5 million towards employing 86 prostate cancer specialist nurses around Australia over four years starting in 2026.
21 November 2023
FUNDING
MENTAL HEALTH
Movember allocates AUD$2.38m to five men’s mental health projects
Movember has awarded five men’s health projects a combined AUD$2.38m as part of phase two of its Digital Social Connections Challenge.
20 November 2023
FUNDING
Tasmanian Government makes room for homeless men
The Tasmanian Liberal Government chose International Men’s Day to talk about men’s experience of homelessness in the state.
20 November 2023
FUNDING
GENDER EQUITY
Second round of Northern Territory grants open to support men’s health
The second round of grants to support men’s health and wellbeing in the Northern Territory opened on International Men’s Day as part of the Government’s on-going commitment to building stronger communities.
20 November 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
Doing it Tough campaign shares blokes stories for International Men’s Day
The Australian Men’s Health Forum and Suicide Prevention Australia are reminding men this International Men’s Day weekend that there is help if they are doing it tough, and that this help comes...
17 November 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
New Monash University PhD scholarship opportunity to work in men’s health
The Australian Institute of Family Studies, which leads the Ten to Men Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health, is supporting a PhD scholarship opportunity to join leading health economists at Monash University...
15 November 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
How the 50-hour week is impacting dads, and what workplaces can do to improve their mental health
A webinar hosted by The Fathering Project this week to mark the upcoming International Men’s Day on 19 November outlined key issues causing workplace stress among men and suggested ways businesses could...
10 November 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
Swimming around Tassie for men’s mental health
Tasmania counsellor Ivan Cunningham is swimming around Tasmania throughout November to raise money for men’s mental health.
10 November 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
What's on for International Men's Day 2023?
With two weeks to go before International Men’s Day on 19 November, groups across Australia are preparing to celebrate in a multitude of ways.
03 November 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Australian Red Cross teams with Movember for men’s health
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has formed a partnership with Movember to encourage Aussie blokes to donate blood or plasma in November and to raise awareness for men’s health.
02 November 2023
YOUNGER MEN
BOYS
Australian Water Safety Council prioritises young males at risk of drowning
Researchers, policymakers, and water safety practitioners came together in Melbourne on October 25 to discuss new approaches to drowning and non-drowning-related injuries among young males aged 15-29.
31 October 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Embracing the month of Mo
With approximately 11 days to go until the start of Movember, men are encouraged to embrace the Mo-nth through a selection of fund-raising endeavours.
20 October 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
New online group for men experiencing anxiety
A new online group for males with anxiety will kick off on Saturday, October 21 at 1pm.
20 October 2023
Registrations open for 2024 Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium
Milton Kotelchuck PhD MPH has been named as the first keynote speaker at the 2024 Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium.
04 October 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
The ripple effect of men sharing a meal
The grassroots men’s mental health organisation The Men’s Table has released a new report on the impact its men’s groups are having on the wider community.
14 September 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
New 8k per Day Challenge promotes the benefits of running to improve mental health
As R U Ok? Nears on 14th of September 2023, Melbourne runner Darren Templeton is encouraging people to jump on board his new fundraiser, the 8K per Day Challenge.
13 September 2023
MALE SUICIDE
ACT Truckie convoy for World Suicide Prevention Day
A convoy of trucks will pass through the streets of Canberra on World Suicide Prevention Day, 10th September, to honour those who have lost their lives to suicide and support loved ones...
08 September 2023
FATHERS
MENTAL HEALTH
New study highlights the impact of a father’s mental health on his kids
A new international study of more than seven million fathers has found that children faced a 42 per cent higher risk of depression if their father was depressed.
08 September 2023
MALE SUICIDE
5 Ways To Make a Difference on World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on Sunday, September 10. This day brings together people from more than 60 countries who have been touched by suicide, and who want to see more...
06 September 2023
MALE CANCER
The Long Run resumes for prostate cancer month
Today marks the start of Prostate Cancer Awareness month and Day 1 of The Long Run, a fundraising campaign that raises awareness and funds for Australian men with prostate cancer.
01 September 2023
FATHERS
2023 Father of the Year Awards announced
Comedian Hamish Blake has been named Father of the Year 2023. The popular television personality and host of the humorous podcast, How Other Dads Dad, was acknowledged as “a dedicated advocate for...
31 August 2023
FATHERS
Tuning into dads on Father’s Day
With Father’s Day approaching on 3 September, one way to celebrate dads and hear tips about parenting strategies from a male point of view is through the world of podcasts.
30 August 2023
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
FATHERS
SMS4DeadlyDads supports First Nations Fathers
The text-support service for dads – SMS4Dads – is expanding to support First Nations fathers facing pregnancy loss, stillbirth or neonatal death, as well as providing information for soon-to-be Aboriginal and Torres...
28 August 2023
FATHERS
Snags 4 Dads returns to support separated Fathers on Father’s Day
Dads in Distress is encouraging people to host a Sausage Sizzle on Father’s Day next Sunday, 3 September.
28 August 2023
FATHERS
Dads Group launches Sockless Heroes Father’s Day campaign
With Father’s Day on the horizon and department stores filling social media feeds with ideas to spoil him on 3 September, Dads Group is asking people to rethink buying socks, extra large...
23 August 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Former NRL player Dayne Weston champions vulnerability for men’s mental health
Former Melbourne Storm rugby player Dayne Weston says NRL's health and well-being culture could go a lot further towards de-stigmatising men’s mental health and encourage blokes to open up about their struggles...
17 August 2023
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
MENTAL HEALTH
The Men’s Table reaches #150 milestone
The Men’s Table this week launched its 150th table in Inverell, NSW.
17 August 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
Poor, middle-class Australians are more likely to die from cancer and the gap is widening
A cancer diagnosis is frightening news for anyone. But our fresh analysis shows what happens next can depend on how much money you have and where you live.
14 August 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Shed podcast promotes stroke prevention strategies
The latest special episode of the Australian Men’s Shed Association's The Shed Wireless podcast takes a close look at strokes from the perspective of three men who survived them.
11 August 2023
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
New van helps MHERV drive men’s health in regional and rural NSW
The Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) has received a huge boost to its enterprise with the donation of a new mobile home to replace its old caravan and utility.
10 August 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Parents Beyond Breakup appoints four new Directors
National Suicide Prevention Charity Parents Beyond Breakup Ltd has announced the appointment of four new Directors to the Board on the back of the organisation’s recent Future Directions Strategy Workshop.
27 July 2023
FATHERS
YOUNGER MEN
BOYS
British author Richard Reeves says fathers need to be sent a clear message - they matter
In a recent podcast hosted by the US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy, writer and researcher Richard Reeves says changes to the labour market are contributing to higher levels of despair, isolation...
26 July 2023
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
Aussie-Fit program adapted for rural and remote blokes
“Men residing in rural areas are less likely to participate in weight management interventions than women, and few men-specific programs target rural areas,” concludes a new study published in BMC Health.
24 July 2023
BOYS
YOUNGER MEN
Working with boys and young men? New Positive Masculinity Conference promises to break down gender stereotypes
As boys continue to fall behind female students in reading and literacy, the not-for-profit Positive Masculinity (+M) Foundation has announced a new one-day conference in Melbourne for educators, coaches and health professionals....
19 July 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
Simple interventions could make a huge impact on separated dads at risk of suicide, says AMHF CEO
“The problems that separated fathers face are structural and not individual,” Australian Men’s Australian Forum CEO Glen Poole says in the latest Dads In Distress Dads Alive podcast.
18 July 2023
FUNDING
Men’s Sheds encouraged to apply for new funding grants
Round 26 of Men’s Shed’s applications for Government funding opened today.
17 July 2023
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE MEN
Webinar sets out to help health professionals engage dads in the perinatal period
The School of Nursing and Midwifery Mother Infant Family Network at Western Sydney University [SoNM miFAM] is holding a webinar on 30th August called Engaging Fathers in the Perinatal Period.
14 July 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
R U OK? Day theme announced for 2023
The theme for R U OK? Day on September 14, 2023, is “I’m here to hear.”
12 July 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
First Men's Places Grants awarded in the NT
The first-ever Men's Places Grants have been allocated to assist ten programs and activities that will enhance the lives of Northern Territory men.
07 July 2023
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Men’s bush trips connect Aboriginal men to support networks
Regular bush trips for indigenous men in the Goldfields, WA, are supporting men to change their behaviour and access services they had no idea existed.
30 June 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Blokes and Strokes campaign targets all Aussies
To recognise a stroke think FAST. Face. Arms. Speech and Time. This is the acronym chosen by Stroke Australia in a new public awareness campaign aimed at helping Aussie blokes become more attuned...
29 June 2023
MALE SUICIDE
It’s Time to Act on Male Suicide in Australia, says AMHF
The Australian Men’s Health Forum today called on Government to send a message to men who are struggling and at risk of suicide by developing a male suicide prevention plan.
27 June 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Footy legend lifts lid on incontinence
Aussie footy legend Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico has opened up about his struggles with incontinence and the challenges faced by millions of men who, like him, encounter harrowing moments dealing with their health...
22 June 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Does Australia need a male suicide prevention plan?
The Australian Men's Health Forum is calling on the Government to develop a national plan to prevent male suicide.
19 June 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Catch-up on Men's Health Week 2023 lunchtime talks
Last week we celebrated Men's Health Week (12-18 June 2023) under the banner of this year's theme in Australia, Healthy Habits.
19 June 2023
MALE SUICIDE
New campaign features men's personal stories
Suicide Prevention Australia in partnership with Australian Men’s Health Forum has launched a new male suicide prevention campaign titled “I found support that worked."
19 June 2023
FUNDING
End the financial year with a donation to men’s health
The end of the financial year is looming, and with it a gentle reminder to consider a donation to support the work we are doing for men and boys in Australia.
08 June 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Week 2023: 10 Top Highlights
Men's Health Week takes place from 12-18 June 2023 and the theme in Australia this year is Healthy Habits. Tens of thousands of people will take part in Men's Health Week activities...
08 June 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
10 facts about exercise and men's health
We all know that being unfit is bad for our health, but did you know that being physically inactive kills more men each year than prostate cancer or suicide or road traffic...
07 June 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Free online talks for Men's Health Week 2023
The theme of Men's Health Week (12-18 June 2023) this year is Healthy Habits and to mark the occasion men around Australia are invited to sign up for a series of free...
07 June 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
How we chose the theme for International Men's Day 2023
This year's theme for International Men' Day on Sunday 19 November was chosen by supporters of the day, and is "Healthy Men, Healthy World."
02 June 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
International Men’s Day 2023 theme announced
The theme for International Men’s Day 2023 in Australia, chosen by supporters of the day, is “Healthy Men, Healthy World”.
02 June 2023
GENDER EQUITY
MEN'S HEALTH
Is the gender gap in long hours damaging men's health?
Millions of Australians are spending long hours at work and it could be having a negative impact on their health. Men in particular are up to three times more likely than women...
24 May 2023
GENDER EQUITY
MEN'S HEALTH
Have your say: does gender inequality impact men and boys?
Does gender inequality impact men and boys? One of the principles of the National Men’s Health Strategy is that we should acknowledge the influence of gender on health and address the gender...
23 May 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Calling International Men's Day champions for 2023
It's exactly six months until International Men's Day (IMD), which falls on Sunday 19 November 2023.
19 May 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
More support needed for grassroots groups that bring men together
There has been an explosion of innovative grassroots projects that foster social connection between men, AMHF CEO Glen Poole said today at the Men’s Health Connected final session on social connection and...
16 May 2023
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE MEN
OLDER MEN
MEN'S HEALTH
The Power of Connection: Men's Health Initiatives Highlight the Importance of Social Bonds
Exploring the ways social connection enriches men’s lives was a topic viewed from many angles this week as part of the Men’s Health Connected May series, timed to celebrate Mates Day on...
12 May 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
Celebrating Mates Day: Building Connections and Support for Aussie Men
Mates Day was celebrated by the Australian Men’s Health Forum on May 8, 2023 with a special showcase of various projects bringing men together in vastly different environments.
08 May 2023
Research webinars explore social connection in men
The impact lack of social connection is having on men’s health continues to be a focus of Men’s Health Connected 2023, a series of online events run by the Australian Men’s Health...
04 May 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Men's groups head to Canberra for suicide prevention summit
The National Suicide Prevention Conference is taking place in Canberra this week. A number of men's organisations will be at the event, highlighting the value of initiatives that focus on male suicide...
02 May 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Mates Day Showcase: projects building social connection in men
Monday May 8 is Mates Day and to mark the occasion a number of great projects that promote social connection in men will be showcasing their work online at this year's Men's...
01 May 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Time to Act on Male Suicide in Victoria: New Petition
As the Victorian Government prepares to develop a new Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy, the Australian Men’s Health Forum has called for men to be treated as a priority population, requiring specific...
28 April 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Why Victoria needs a male suicide prevention plan
The Australian Men's Health Forum (AMHF) is calling for urgent action to prevent suicide in men, as a new report reveals that male suicides in Victoria rose 8% to 560 deaths in...
24 April 2023
GENDER EQUITY
What does the men’s sector think about gender equality?
The Australian Government has invited feedback on its plan for a new National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality.
20 April 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Exploring the vital link between mateship and men’s health
Many men lack the opportunity to build quality mateship in their lives, a webinar on social connection and men’s health heard today.
18 April 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
How do we get more men moving?
Physical activity is central to men’s health. Being active helps reduce men’s risk of a wide range of common health issues including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and poor mental...
17 April 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Is Australian mateship in crisis?
Men with good mates live longer lives, yet Australian men are nearly twice as likely as women to say that they don’t have family or friends to confide in.
12 April 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Male gig workers struggling to make ends meet
A new report released by the McKell Institute has found that the majority of Australian gig workers are struggling to make ends meet, with many facing significant financial insecurity and a lack...
06 April 2023
GENDER EQUITY
Have your say on the Gender Equality Strategy
The Australian Government is inviting feedback on its plan for a new National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality. It says gender equality impacts everyone, so it wants to hear diverse voices and...
02 April 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Taking a strengths-based approach to health promotion for men
An upcoming conference hosted by RMIT on 28th April in Melbourne explores the ways social marketing can more effectively influence men by taking a strengths-based approach in framing messages.
31 March 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Doing It Tough campaign goes beneath the surface of ‘smiling’ men
Doing it Tough has launched a second campaign with powerful images and messages that challenge the commonly held belief that smiling is always an indication of happiness.
30 March 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
Three new Men's Health Connected series for 2023
Men's Health Connected returns in 2023 with a series of online talks and workshops to promote better health outcomes for men everywhere.
30 March 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Getting into the habit of Men’s Health Week 2023
Men's Health Week takes place from 12-18 June 2023, and in Australia, the theme is Healthy Habits.
29 March 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
New online Wellteam community builds better habits for blokes
In building an online destination that would help men improve their health and wellbeing, Troy Flower had several mandatories.
27 March 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Male suicide in Tasmania: good news or bad news?
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has released the first Implementation Plan of the new TasmanianSuicide Prevention Strategy, which includes a focus on reducing male suicide in Tasmania.
23 March 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Male suicide campaign leads to Government action in Tasmania
The Premier of Tasmania, Jeremy Rockliff, has announced new plans to tackle male suicide in the State, following a successful campaign by Men’s Resources Tasmania and the Australian Men’s Health Forum.
23 March 2023
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Men of Bourke play key role in successful Maranguka Justice Reinvestment Project
The Maranguka Justice Reinvestment Project in Bourke, NSW, has been identified as one of eight case studies where organisations and individuals are making significant impacts to enrich the lives of Aboriginal and...
17 March 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Novel challenge for tough guys who like to read
The Tough Guy Book Club has produced a book of short stories written by members across 82 ‘Chapters’ of the popular grassroots men’s health organisation.
15 March 2023
GENDER EQUITY
MEN'S HEALTH
6 steps to improve men’s health literacy
The Australian Government is currently developing a National Men's Health Strategy that aims to make it easier for all Australians to get the information and support they need to stay healthy.
10 March 2023
YOUNGER MEN
FUNDING
MAN UP program in WA receives $90k funding to empower young men
WA-based MAN UP, whose focus is on empowering young men and redefining masculinity, has been awarded $90,000 funding over three years by the State Government.
09 March 2023
MENTAL HEALTH
Portraits of Mankind exhibition encourages men to ‘Reach out, don’t tough it out’.
The Alliance for Suicide Prevention on the Sunshine Coast has partnered with a local photographer to showcase striking black and white portraits of local men that breaks stigma around mental health.
08 March 2023
OLDER MEN
Celebrating 30 Years of Men's Sheds in Australia
Since 1993, the Men's Shed community has grown to include over 2,500 sheds in 12 countries.
07 March 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Bachelors are at greater risk from heart failure says new study
Men in lifelong relationships have greater long-term survival for heart failure than men who never marry, according to new research from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
07 March 2023
BOYS
YOUNGER MEN
New Book Explores Health Promotion Strategies for Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour
A new book titled "Health Promotion with Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour" brings together leading global men's health researchers and practitioners to explore the complex intersections between age, race, and...
07 March 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Help us pick a theme for International Men's Day 2023
International Men’s Day takes place on 19 November each year, with the day falling on Sunday in 2023, however many people who take part run events and special activities before, during and...
06 March 2023
FATHERS
95% support for single dads to get more time with kids: new survey
The majority of people (95%) in a recent online survey about Family Law Reform, say they want to see the Government take action to increase the amount of time that separated dads...
02 March 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Sons of the West program for men’s health back in 2023
Australian Rules Football 2023 Round 1 gets underway on 16 March as Richmond takes on Carlton and 2022 champions Geelong meet Collingwood.
28 February 2023
FUNDING
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
100K grant to support Aboriginal men’s health in Gunnedah
The NSW Government has allocated $100,000 funding to a new program for Indigenous men in Gunnedah, which will be run by the Min Min Aboriginal Corporation.
24 February 2023
FATHERS
Have your say about dads and family law
The Albanese Government is planning to reform the Family Law Act, in a move it says will make it “simpler and safer for separating families and their children”.
22 February 2023
LGBTQI+
FATHERS
10 ways it’s tough to be a separated dad in Australia
There are more than half a million separated dads with dependant children in Australia, and many are facing a range of health and social challenges.
22 February 2023
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
MEN IN PRISON
A new way out: More Cultural Rehabs Less Jail program making an impact
After 15 years in prison, proud Wiradjuri man Jeff Amatto knows too well the failure of the correctional system in Australia to rehabilitate men who have fallen on tough times.
16 February 2023
MALE SUICIDE
Male suicides rise over 10% in one year
Male suicide in Australia appears to be on the rise again according to the latest reports from the country’s two largest states.
14 February 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Looking for the Mr Perfect CEO
After seven years at the helm of the successful men’s mental health organisation, Mr Perfect, founder Terry Cornick is stepping down from his role as CEO.
10 February 2023
FUNDING
What's in the Northern Territory Men's Policy?
The Northern Territory Government has announced $100,000 of funding to support its Men’s Places Policy and Program. Here we take a look at the key elements of this innovative Government initiative.
09 February 2023
FUNDING
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
NT announces $100k funding for men's programs
The Northern Territory Government has announced $100,000 funding to support programs that improve the health and emotional wellbeing of Territorian men.
09 February 2023
MALE CANCER
FUNDING
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
More funding needed to fight prostate cancer say experts
Prostate cancer continues to receive less funding than other major cancers according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA).
08 February 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Medal for former AMHF board member
Chris Johnson, a former board member of the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF), has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to community health.
29 January 2023
FUNDING
Better funding could help save 10,000 men’s lives
The Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF) has called on the Federal Government to direct more funding towards men’s health to help tackle the gender health gap between men and women.
29 January 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Yes men DO matter say men’s health campaigners
More than 95% of the men’s health community wants the Government to measure whether its policies are working to improve the lives of men and boys in Australia.
27 January 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
GENDER EQUITY
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Health services failing male victims of child sexual abuse, says industry leader
Craig Hughes-Cashmore, guest speaker at the newly established National Men’s Lived Experience of Suicide Network, says mental health services are under-equipped to identify and deal with male victims of child sexual abuse...
23 January 2023
FATHERS
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
First Nations People advocate Thomas Mayo headlines Fatherhood Symposium
Torres Strait Islander man Thomas Mayo is a keynote speaker at the 2023 Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium, running from May 4-5 in Melbourne.
19 January 2023
GENDER EQUITY
Males not signing up for teaching despite push by NSW Government
The NSW Department of Education is on a quest to get more men into teaching, but ongoing recruitment endeavours have failed to attract males to the female-dominated profession.
16 January 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Is lifestyle change the key to men’s mental health?
A new study revealing the limited number of men involved in randomised trials of behaviour change interventions for depression, is a timely reminder of the untapped potential of lifestyle programs to improve...
11 January 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Mental health researchers not engaging men says study
A new review by researchers at the University of Newcastle (Australia) has found that men are under-represented in mental health studies.
11 January 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Do men matter? Tell the Government what you think!
The Australian Government is developing a new way to measure if its policies are working to improve the lives of all Australians. The proposed measures include a focus on gender issues that...
09 January 2023
MEN'S HEALTH
Make Time For Mates this Christmas
As the new campaign from Suicide Prevention Australia highlights, holiday celebrations can be a stressful period for many blokes.
21 December 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Gillian Hunt appointed new President of the Australian Men's Health Forum
Parents Beyond Breakup CEO Gillian Hunt will lead the next stage of the Australian Men's Health Forum's growth and development after being appointed President at the organisation's AGM on 13 December 2022.
14 December 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
AMHF President Greg Millan looks back on a year of progress in men’s health
Long-time men’s health advocate Greg Millan says Governments have started to take men’s health seriously.
14 December 2022
MENTAL HEALTH
Mens Talk builds momentum in the West
Award-winning Western Australia men’s group – Mens Talk AU – has made a further commitment to its work by outlining future goals through a newly developed Strategic Plan.
07 December 2022
MALE SUICIDE
MENTAL HEALTH
Doing It Tough campaign draws on holiday cheer with a twist
Suicide Prevention Australia has launched a ‘friendly’ but hard-hitting campaign drawing on the challenges the holiday and festive season present for men who are Doing It Tough.
06 December 2022
MENTAL HEALTH
Ten to Men study highlights barriers in the uptake of mental health services among men
A large proportion of men with depressive symptoms sampled by the latest Ten to Men longitudinal study did not access a relevant mental health service or prescription.
02 December 2022
MALE SUICIDE
Tasmania promises action on male suicide
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has committed to tackling male suicide in a new Suicide Prevention Strategy to be published this month.
02 December 2022
MALE CANCER
Men with melanomas at greater risk of prostate cancer says study
A new study published in the British Journal of Cancer on 1 November 2022 has linked the instance of melanoma in men with an increased risk of prostate cancer.
02 December 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE CANCER
Government announces 10m funding for skin cancer prevention campaign
The Federal Government is tackling Australia’s ‘national cancer’ crisis with a new Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide campaign supported by $10m in funding.
30 November 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE CANCER
Why is skin cancer killing more men?
National Skin Cancer Action Week, from 20-26 November, is a reminder that nearly twice as many men as women die from melanoma in Australia every year.
30 November 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
FUNDING
Give to men’s health this December
It’s been a big year in men’s health and while there are many positive signs of improvement, and even several state politicians putting men’s health on the agenda, we need your help...
28 November 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Canberra politician calls for Men’s Health Plan
The Australian Capital Territory's Shadow Minister for Health, Leanne Castley, has tabled a motion calling on the ACT Government to develop a 10-year Men’s Health Plan (2023-2033).
23 November 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
New guide helps men to help a mate
A new guide published for International Men's Day 2022 will make it easier for men to have conversations with mates who are doing it tough.
18 November 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Championing the value of mateship for International Men's Day
The importance and value of Mateship is the theme chosen by the Australian Men’s Health Forum to celebrate International Men’s Day 2022.
14 November 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
No Stress M8 toolbox launched to address mental ill-health in the workplace
A new suite of tools aimed at improving workers’ mental health and well-being in the manufacturing sector targets those who are most likely to have an impact in the workplace: supervisors.
10 November 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
The role of nutrition in optimising men’s health
As celebrity, comedian and much-loved Aussie TV personality Magda Szubanski uncovers the epidemic of chronic diseases in the new ABC TV series Big National Health Check, a 90-minute webinar next week is...
02 November 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
How to celebrate International Men’s Day 2022
International Men’s Day (IMD) takes place on Saturday 19 November 2022. In Australia, the theme for International Men’s Day 2022 is “Celebrating Mateship”, which aims to inspire more men to #MakeTime4Mates.
31 October 2022
FUNDING
Is it time Australia had a Men’s Budget?
This week, Australia published its third national Women’s Budget in 18 months, with the new Labor Government committing more than $10B to improving the lives and health of women and girls. There...
28 October 2022
MALE SUICIDE
5 New Facts About Male Suicide in Australia
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its annual Causes of Death report giving us up-to-date information on the number of men who die each year from different causes.
28 October 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Time to put Men’s Health Literacy on the map
The Federal Department of Health is seeking feedback on its plans to develop a National Health Literacy Strategy that aims to make it easier for all Australians to get the information and...
27 October 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
Death by suicide continues to maintain high ranking for males: ABS 2021 data released
New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week shows that male suicide continues to rate highly as a leading and preventable cause of death in males.
21 October 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Tackling male cancer mortality and suffering
A new webinar this week from Global Action on Men’s Health has underlined the gap in addressing cancer in men at policy level and highlighted the need for more targeted approaches to...
14 October 2022
MENTAL HEALTH
Tradies support group receives $10,000 grant
Tradies in Sight, an organisation that supports trades people and men with their mental health in regional NSW, has received a $10,000 grant that will be used to stage a number of...
13 September 2022
MALE SUICIDE
New report calls for action on male suicide in Tasmania
Charity leaders are calling for urgent action to prevent male suicide as new research reveals that Tasmanian men have the highest rate of suicide in Australia.
09 September 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Healthy Heads commences nutrition pilot program for truckies
Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation (HHTS) has begun a Nutrition Pilot Program, endeavouring to educate, raise awareness and encourage longer-term healthy eating among truck drivers.
07 September 2022
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
New online course for First Nations fathers
A powerful new video about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers is the centrepiece of a new online course that breaks down dominant stereotypes and supports First Nations dads.
05 September 2022
OLDER MEN
Celebrating a global village for Men's Sheds Week
This week it is Men's Sheds Week 2022 (Sunday 4 to Saturday 10 September), which will celebrate the theme "a global village, doing local good".
05 September 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
International Men’s Day 2022: record number of events planned
International Men’s Day 2022 is on course for a record-breaking celebration in Australia with the number of events being held around the country set to pass the 100 mark for the first...
02 September 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Register for new Men’s Mental Health toolkit
October is National Mental Health Month and we’ll be marking this initiative with the launch of our updated Know Your Man Facts toolkit on Men’s Mental Health.
02 September 2022
FATHERS
Craig Foster wins 2022 Father of the Year Award
Human rights activist, former Socceroo captain and father of three Craig Foster, AM, has been named Australian Father of the Year for 2022.
02 September 2022
FATHERS
Building Better Fathers program meets dads' needs
A Gold Coast parenting course tailored to suiting the needs of dads is proving to be a popular and perennially attended chapter in the curriculum of fathers.
31 August 2022
FATHERS
Supporting Fathers of Loss
On Father's Day this Sunday, the 4th of September in Australia, families and friends may raise a glass in celebration of dads, show their appreciation by making him breakfast in bed or...
30 August 2022
FATHERS
Better Every Day challenge for Aussie dads
The team at the Australian Dads Network has launched a new campaign inviting to dads to #bettereveryday.
29 August 2022
FATHERS
Is this the best time in history to be a dad?
The team at the Father Hood are marking Father’s Day 2022 with a presentation on the state of fatherhood.
29 August 2022
FATHERS
Father and son Adventures go beneath the surface
Darren Lewis, the father of four adult sons, swapped a life of engineering for adventuring ten years ago.
29 August 2022
FATHERS
Who’s taking care of Dads’ Health?
Sunday 4 September 2022 is Father’s Day in Australia and while many of us are wrestling with the annual “what can we get dad?” challenge, we’ve been asking ourselves “who’s taking care of...
29 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Workshop services military men’s health
A workshop for professionals in health and related sectors who encounter military men and veterans in their practice will be held Adelaide in October.
25 August 2022
MALE SUICIDE
Men’s Lived Experience Network Gaining Momentum
The National Men’s Lived Experience of Suicide Network, first conceived in 2021, is beginning to gain momentum after a successful meeting in July and with two more sessions lined up before the...
25 August 2022
OLDER MEN
Men’s Sheds get funds to mark International Men's Day
Men's Sheds in Western Australia are being offered funding of up to $500 to help them celebrate International Men's Day, on Saturday 19 November 2022.
25 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Join our Know Your Man Facts Campaign
Have you signed up to support our Know Your Man Facts (KYMF) campaign yet?
24 August 2022
FATHERS
Snags 4 Dads for Father’s Day
Dads in Distress is heating up the barbecue for Father’s Day on September 4. The nationwide Snags 4 Dads campaign calls on people to hold a simple sausage sizzle to raise awareness for...
23 August 2022
FATHERS
Giving a voice to fatherhood: new Dads Group podcast hits the airwaves
Dads Group has launched a new podcast to amplify conversations made in its Digital Dads meetups, as well as to hear from leaders in the fathering field.
23 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
15 ways to host an International Men’s Day event
It’s International Men’s Day (IMD) on Saturday 19 November 2022 and our theme in Australia is “Celebrating Mateship”. Our aim is to inspire more men to #MakeTime4Mates.
22 August 2022
MALE SUICIDE
LGBTQI+
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE MEN
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Time to ask men, R U OK?
R U OK? Day 2022 takes place on Thursday 8 September and it’s a great opportunity to reach out to the men in our lives and ask ‘are you okay?’
18 August 2022
FATHERS
Run with Dad for Father’s Day 2022
Run with Dad is a Father’s Day Fun Run that aims to raise awareness about Prostate Cancer. It was established in Darwin by Katie Woolf in 2014 and has continued to gather...
18 August 2022
MALE SUICIDE
World Suicide Prevention Day, what's your role?
Saturday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) is encouraging everyone to get involved.
18 August 2022
GENDER EQUITY
Getting more men into nursing means a rethink of gender roles
From The Conversation: Demand for health care is soaring as the population ages, medical treatments become more widely available and more people live with chronic and complex illnesses.
17 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Help make International Men’s Day 22 the best ever
It’s just 100 days until International Men's Day on Saturday 19 November 2022. We'd like your help to make it the biggest ever celebration of International Men’s Day in Australia!
11 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
New website for tradies educates about drug usage
A new website launched this month in time for Tradies National Health Month which educates tradies about the impact of drugs.
08 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Leading Men's Health in NSW
In NSW, the 2022 Men's Health Awards highlighted individuals and organisations who are committed to taking action in the men’s health sector.
08 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Leading Men's Health in Victoria
In Victoria, the 2022 Men's Health Awards highlighted individuals and organisations who are committed to taking action in the men’s health sector.
05 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Leading Men's Health in Western Australia
In Western Australia, the 2022 Men's Health Awards highlighted individuals and organisations who are committed to taking action in the men’s health sector.
04 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Leading Men's Health in Tasmania
In Tasmania, the 2022 Men's Health Awards highlighted individuals and organisations who are committed to taking action in the men’s health sector.
03 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Leading Men's Health in South Australia
In the South Australia, the 2022 Men's Health Awards highlighted individuals and organisations who are committed to taking action in the men’s health sector.
02 August 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Leading Men’s Health in the ACT
In the ACT, the 2022 Men's Health Awards highlighted individuals and organisations who are committed to taking action in the men’s health sector.
01 August 2022
MALE SUICIDE
Is it time Tasmania had a male suicide prevention plan?
The Department of Health in Tasmania has begun consultations on the development of the next Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy, which will set out its priorities for preventing suicide over the next five...
31 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
GENDER EQUITY
New report seeks to tackle male cancer inequalities
A new report published by the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) highlights the actions that could be taken to reduce the burden that cancer has on men's health.
29 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Become an AMHF member
As the peak body for men’s health in Australia, the Australian Men’s Health Forum has been championing Australia’s world-leading men’s health sector for around 20 years.
29 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Join the Men’s Health Movement
Supporting the men’s health movement in Australia starts with being informed about what is going on to help men and boys live longer, healthier lives.
29 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Leading Men’s Health in the Northern Territory
In the Northern Territory, the 2022 Men's Health Awards highlighted individuals and organisations who are committed to taking action in the men’s health sector.
28 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Leading Men’s Health in Queensland
The 2022 Men’s Health Awards celebrate the exciting work being done across Australia to help improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys. Some with funding, others not, these individuals and...
28 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Celebrating the 2022 Men’s Health Award Winners
Five national winners and nine People’s Choice Awards were announced in a special men’s health event on Wednesday, bringing to a close the 2022 Men’s Health Awards, presented by the Australian Men’s...
27 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
2022 Men’s Health Awards – Winners Announcements
The 2022 Men’s Health Award winners, presented by the Australian Men’s Health Forum, will be announced on Wednesday, July 27.
26 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Charity calls for action as prostate cancer cases up 34%
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has called for an urgent Government review as prostate cancer overtook breast cancer as the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia.
06 July 2022
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
10 projects standing up for Indigenous men's health
This week is National NAIDOC Week (Sunday 3rd July to Sunday 10th July), which celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
04 July 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
FUNDING
Help AMHF with an EOFY donation
With one day to go before the end of the financial year, the Australian Men’s Health Forum invites you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to men’s health and to support the...
28 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Voting closed for shortlisted 2022 Men’s Health Awards nominees
Updated July 5, 2022: Voting is has closed for the nominees shortlisted in the 2022 Men’s Health Awards, presented by the Australian Men’s Health Forum.
22 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Vote for the 2022 Indigenous Men’s Health Award
Updated July 22: Voting is now closed for nominees shortlisted for the Indigenous Men’s Health Award in the 2022 Men’s Health Awards, presented by the Australian Men’s Health Forum.
22 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Vote for the 2022 Contribution To Men’s Work Award
Updated July 5, 2022: Voting is now closed for nominees shortlisted for the Contribution to Men's Work Award in the 2022 Men’s Health Awards, presented by the Australian Men’s Health Forum.
22 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Vote for the 2022 Men’s Health Leaders Award
Updated July 5, 2022: Voting is closed for nominees shortlisted for the Men’s Health Leaders Award in the 2022 Men’s Health Awards, presented by the Australian Men’s Health Forum.
22 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Vote for the 2022 Best Men’s Mental Health Project
Updated July 5, 2022: Voting has now closed for nominees shortlisted for the Best Men’s Mental Health Project in the 2022 Men’s Health Awards, presented by the Australian Men’s Health Forum.
22 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Vote for the 2022 Getting Men Moving Award
Updated July 5, 2022: Voting has closed for nominees shortlisted for the Getting Men Moving Award in the 2022 Men’s Health Awards, presented by the Australian Men’s Health Forum.
22 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health Awards 2022
Voting has closed for the 2022 Men’s Health Awards presented by the Australian Men’s Health Foundation.
20 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Our Top 10 Men’s Health Week Events
It’s Men’s Health Week this week (Monday 13 June to Sunday 19 June) and to help you decide how to get involved, we’ve picked 10 great events to attend, many of which can be...
13 June 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health Week shines a light on supportive environments
Australians will come together to support the health and wellbeing of men and boys as part of national Men’s Health Week, coordinated by Western Sydney University’s Centre for Male Health.
13 June 2022
MENTAL HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
New website for blokes doing it tough
A new website providing links and resources for men at risk of suicide was launched by the New South Wales Minister for Mental Health, Bronnie Taylor, at Parliament House in Sydney today....
09 June 2022
MALE SUICIDE
MENTAL HEALTH
Parents Beyond Breakup endorses Albanese government appointment on suicide prevention
Parents Beyond Breakup has welcomed the focus of the Albanese Government on suicide prevention through the appointment of Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, the Hon Emma McBride MP.
07 June 2022
MENTAL HEALTH
Laying bare stories of survival at new Men’s Health Week exhibition
A new exhibition timed to launch across Men’s Health Week has been developed around men’s lived experience stories around hardship and recovery.
02 June 2022
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Awards celebrate role of Indigenous men's health workers
The vital role of Indigenous men's health workers will be celebrated at the 2022 Men's Health Awards.
30 May 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
New Men's Health Week fundraiser steps up for prostate cancer
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has launched a new fundraiser for Men’s Health Week, encouraging people to take 49,000 steps from June 13 until June 19 in solidarity with men and...
24 May 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Opening up to lived experience at Men’s Health Connected
The power of lived experience was on display at Men’s Health Connected on Thursday as men with deeply personal stories talked about the importance of opening up.
19 May 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Walking proves the winner on Day 2 of Men’s Health Connected
Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk was awarded $1000 on Day 2 of #menshealthconnected on Tuesday in recognition of the positive impact the group is having on local men in Greater Western Sydney....
17 May 2022
FUNDING
Four men's projects funded to prevent male suicide
Four national men's health projects have been awarded a total of $17.5m over three years as part of the Federal Government's $114 million National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program (NSPLSP).
17 May 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
What needs to change in men's health
Helping the grassroots men’s health movement to grow is key to improving the state of men’s health in Australia.
16 May 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Projects that get men moving to share their knowledge at Men's Health Connected
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is highlighting some of the best projects in Australia that use sport, exercise and social connection to improve men's health as part of the Men’s Health Connected online...
12 May 2022
FATHERS
Dads at Mealtimes research seeks input from … dads
A researcher from the Queensland University of Technology says men have been neglected in studies that explore parenting and child feeding. PhD student Jeffrey So is hoping to fill the gap in...
03 May 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Mr Perfect first $1000 recipient in Bulk Nutrients Give Back initiative
Mr Perfect is the first winner in the Bulk Gives Back boost to Australian not-for-profits and charities.
26 April 2022
FATHERS
May kicks off with Fatherhood symposium
May is a bumper month in men's health, with the Australian Father Research Symposium kicking off the calendar from May 5-6. The deadline to register is Friday April 29.
26 April 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health Week 2022: Building Healthy Environments for Men and Boys
The theme for this year’s Men’s Health Week – from 13-19 June 2022 – is ‘Building Healthy Environments for Men and Boys’.
19 April 2022
MALE SUICIDE
MENTAL HEALTH
Men’s health leaders call for an election focus on male suicide
All parties standing in the upcoming Federal Election should commit to taking action to tackle male suicide, says Australia’s peak body for men’s health.
19 April 2022
FATHERS
Dads with tatts wanted for new PhdD study
A Western Sydney University PhD student is looking to speak with separated or divorced dads who don’t live with their children full-time, and who may also have tattoos.
14 April 2022
MALE SUICIDE
MENTAL HEALTH
HALT sticker campaign reaches workers having a crap day
In the spirit of reaching men in places that men like to frequent, Hope Assistance Local Tradies has launched a sticker campaign on the back of portable toilets.
12 April 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Leading men’s health body seeks new President
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is seeking a new President to serve on its board and steward the organisation into the next stage of its development.
12 April 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Jonathan Bedloe and Aaron Meldrum up for major Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Award
Two outstanding Tasmanian leaders in men’s health have been nominated for one of the state’s LIFE Awards for Suicide Prevention.
08 April 2022
FATHERS
Dads' food choices impact health of newborns
From the University of Queensland
What fathers eat has a lasting effect on the future health of their unborn children, new research has revealed.
07 April 2022
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
The power of Aboriginal men’s group Gooboora celebrated in new video
South Western Sydney Local Health District has released a powerful portrait of an Aboriginal men’s group running in Wellington, a city in the Central Western Slopes region of NSW.
06 April 2022
MENTAL HEALTH
Chew the Fat BBQ roadshow
Save Our Mates is back with a six-stop Chew the Fat BBQ social roadshow for blokes in country South Australia.
04 April 2022
FATHERS
Testing different approaches to working with dads
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is undertaking research around regional Victoria that compares different approaches to working with new fathers.
04 April 2022
FUNDING
MEN'S HEALTH
PCFA welcomes budget backing of prostate testing review
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has praised the Federal Government's funding support to review Australia's clinical practice guidelines on PSA testing.
31 March 2022
MALE SUICIDE
FUNDING
Budget misses men at risk say charity bosses
Yesterday’s Federal Budget did not address the needs of those most at-risk of suicide, including men, according to Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA), the peak body for the suicide prevention sector.
30 March 2022
FUNDING
MEN'S HEALTH
SAMSN pleads for on-going support to help male survivors of childhood sexual abuse
A leading advocate for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse has called on Government to reinstate funding for peer-led support groups which have helped hundreds of men on the road to recovery....
30 March 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Connected 2022 - Save the Date
The Men's Health Connected online gathering is back for a third year running and you can register your intention to take part now.
11 March 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Connecting through exercise: The Fit Dad Lifestyle
The Australian Men’s Health Forum presents the seventh instalment in our series on health initiatives that help men stay connected through exercise.
02 March 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Lifting the Kilt on men’s health on the airwaves
A man walks into a pharmacy. “I need a penis pump,” he says. “Are you pulling my leg or what’s going on?” says the pharmacist. The man looks anxious. “I’m not joking,...
28 February 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH
Driving health and wellbeing workshops on the road to Gundagai
The not-for-profit Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation (HHTS) is going on the road in March with a mental outreach health program delivered out of a DAF LF medium rigid truck....
25 February 2022
MENTAL HEALTH
New survey launched - how has COVID impacted men?
The Australian Men’s Health Forum recently held a series of focus groups with practitioners and volunteers who work directly with men, to help us understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on...
24 February 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
FUNDING
$1.62m boost for NSW Men’s Sheds
The NSW Government has promised substantial funding of $1.62m into supporting local men’s sheds.
22 February 2022
COVID-19
Men, has the pandemic impacted your mental health?
The Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF) is undertaking research on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the mental health and wellbeing of men and boys in Australia.
21 February 2022
FATHERS
Fatherhood Research Symposium 2022 registrations open
One of Australia’s leading conferences on fatherhood returns in May, with options for both physical and virtual attendance.
15 February 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Connecting through exercise: Exercise and Sports Science Australia
The Australian Men’s Health Forum presents the fifth instalment of our summer series on health initiatives that help men stay connected through exercise.
14 February 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Connecting through exercise: The HAT TRICK program
The Australian Men’s Health Forum presents the fourth instalment of our summer series on health initiatives that help men stay connected through exercise.Cristina Caperchione knows a thing or two about developing healthy...
08 February 2022
YOUNGER MEN
Menslink’s Martin Fisk recognised in Australia Day honours
Menslink has mentored thousands of you men and families through tough times. Last week, its CEO Martin Fisk was recognised in the Australia Day honours with a Medal of the Order of...
01 February 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Connecting through exercise: Mongrels Men
The Australian Men’s Health Forum presents the second instalment of our summer series on health initiatives that help men stay connected through exercise.
27 January 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Connecting through exercise: The Man Walk
The Australian Men’s Health Forum presents the first in a summer series on health initiatives that are helping men stay connected through exercise.
24 January 2022
MENTAL HEALTH
Work with men? Tell us your COVID stories!
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is undertaking research on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the mental health and wellbeing of men and boys in Australia.
24 January 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
Martial arts master on a mission to improve truckies’ fitness and health
Truck driver Hiriwa ‘Tee Man’ TeRangi knows a thing or two about staying fit and would like to pass on his experience to truckies passing through the Gold Coast.
19 January 2022
GENDER EQUITY
NT grants available to support Men’s Health Week initiatives
The NT Government has re-opened applications for grants worth up to $5000 for projects that support gender equity.
14 January 2022
MEN'S HEALTH
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
Life saving health checks operation MHERV back on the road in 22
Blokes Health Checks do matter! That’s the message from travelling blokes health checks operation MHERV, also known as the Men’s Health Education Rural Van.
21 December 2021
FATHERS
Parents Beyond Break Up looks to extend helpline 24/7
Parents Beyond Breakup (PBB) experienced more than a 30% increase in callers to its helpline at the peak of lockdowns in July, reports the organisation’s new CEO, Gillian Hunt in a year-end...
20 December 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
FATHERS
FUNDING
Fathering Project funding increased to $4m as projects expand in 2022
2021 marked a big year for the Fathering Project, who reached more than 340,000 fathers and father figures across Australia with its programs and services.
20 December 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
International Men’s Day Forum continues to strike a chord with Territory men
Following an emotional inaugural International Men’s Day Forum in 2020, it seemed like a tough act to follow, but the second forum, held in Darwin in November proved that Territory men are...
17 December 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
A promising year in the world of men’s health: AMHF president reflects
The Australian Men’s Health Forum heads into 2022 in a stronger position than it has experienced since the peak body for men’s health was established 20 years ago.
17 December 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
New book on men’s mental health calls for reform of the health system
Leading men's health researcher Dr Rob Whitley from McGill University in Montreal has released a new book which addresses the gap in literature focused on men's mental health.
16 December 2021
MALE SUICIDE
MENTAL HEALTH
OzHelp outlines six priorities for helping blokes in high-risk male suicide industries
A new end-of-year report released by the OzHelp Foundation called It’s tough out there highlights evidence that workers in male-dominated, high-risk industries remain at a higher risk of mental health issues and...
15 December 2021
FUNDING
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health Forum wins new peak body funding
The Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF) has been awarded three years of new funding (2022-2025) for its work as the nation’s peak body for men’s health.
13 December 2021
FATHERS
The Fathering Project to Coordinate Australian Father of the Year awards
The Australian Father of the Year Awards will be run by the Fathering Project from 2022.
13 December 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
FUNDING
Movember increases funds to existing men’s health initiatives
Movember has allocated AUD$10.38m over the next two years to support the scaling of existing community and workplace men’s health initiatives across Australia, Canada, the UK and Ireland.
10 December 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Calling all men's groups and men's workers in NSW
Do you run a men's group or are you a practitioner or volunteer working with men in New South Wales? If so, we want to hear from you.
08 December 2021
YOUNGER MEN
Man Cave report unmasks gaps in the development of boys’ emotional IQ
The latest Insights and Impact report from The Man Cave has highlighted the inadequacy of educators to give boys and young men key emotional and social skills that will support them throughout...
03 December 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
Ballarat Men’s Mental Health takes a male-friendly approach
A new men’s mental health service and online portal has been developed to support men in Ballarat who are struggling and unsure of how, or where to get help.
30 November 2021
FUNDING
MENTAL HEALTH
Government targets suicide prevention funding at male suicide
The Federal Government has announced that it will specifically target men in its latest round of suicide prevention funding.
29 November 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
Boys Do Cry campaign
Boys Do Cry is the message surrounding a powerful campaign which launched this week to address men’s mental health and further break down stereotypes that prevent men from seeking help.
23 November 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
Behind Men's Health: MANTLE
How do men's counselling services differ from those offered to women?
19 November 2021
FUNDING
MENTAL HEALTH
Suicide Prevention Australia advisory group to focus on male suicide
Suicide Prevention Australia, in partnership with the Australian Men’s Health Forum, has received a NSW Government grant of $340,000 over three years to implement a male-targeted suicide prevention project.
19 November 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
International Men’s Day goes mainstream in 2021
Friday 19 November 2021 is International Men’s Day and this year marks a significant shift in the number of key national organisations backing the day.
18 November 2021
GENDER EQUITY
Diversity Council flags up discrimination against men
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is promoting flexible working hours for men in the run up to International Men’s Day on Friday 19 November 2021.
18 November 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
ABC promotes programs for blokes on International Men’s Day
Australia national broadcaster, the ABC, has pulled together a collection of more than 20 programs to mark International Men’s Day (Friday 19 November 2021).
18 November 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
Know Your Man Facts for International Men’s Day 2021
Know Your Man Facts is a toolkit series developed by the Australian Men’s Health Forum to bring greater awareness to critical issues facing blokes.
18 November 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
International Men’s Day 2021 shines a light on Men’s Mental Health
International Men’s Day is an opportunity to focus on men, and a day that is marked in around 80 countries.
05 November 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Outreach Service Kimberley wins best non-profit award
The Men’s Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation (MOSAC) has been recognised as Broome’s Best Non-Profit Organisation.
26 October 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Planning underway for International Men’s Day 2021
International Men’s Day 2021 is four weeks away and events are in full swing to celebrate men and boys in all their diversity around the globe.
22 October 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
New resources released to help those who want to help men
Global Action on Men’s Health (GAMH) has launched a new two-fold resource aimed at helping policymakers and service providers improve the way men are targeted in policies and programs.
19 October 2021
FATHERS
First Time Parent Groups fail first time dads, research finds
Playgroups for new parents are an alienating experience for dads, a Warrnambool Deakin University study has found.
11 October 2021
VIDEOS
Lachie Samuel’s quest to transform the mental health culture in mining
To mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Australian Men’s Health Forum presents a conversation with FIFO mental health crusader Lachie Samuel.
09 October 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Prostate Cancer boss calls for screening guidelines to be updated
With $1.7 million raised to support men and families impacted by prostate cancer through the 2021 Long Run, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia says current guidelines for prostate cancer screening need...
05 October 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
Messages of hope on World Suicide Prevention Day
A thousand people registered for Suicide Prevention Australia's webinar today, listening to messages of hope and progress in the on-going fight to get closer to the Government’s quest for zero-suicide.
10 September 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
Four months ago, the Men’s Health Connected online gathering for 2021 opened with a panel discussion featuring key voices in male suicide prevention in Australia.
09 September 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
Step up and Stamp out Suicide: 25TwoZero
The 25TwoZero community is calling on Australians to walk as many steps as possible on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day.
07 September 2021
VIDEOS
FATHERS
Behind Men's Health: Australian Dad's Network
Creating connections within the community is the purpose of the Australian Dads Network, which now has around 2300 members.
04 September 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month sheds light on the silent killer of men
Every day, 45 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and nine will die with the illness. Of those diagnosed, 72% will not seek help for mental hardship even while experiencing high levels...
02 September 2021
MEN IN PRISON
More support needed for prisoners ‘going home’
A leading researcher from the City Futures Research Centre at the University of NSW has called for a much greater provision of social housing to people exiting prison.
26 August 2021
FATHERS
Putting dads in the picture for Father’s Day 2021
A growing body of qualitative research and practice is shining a light on how to better support dads through parenthood.
24 August 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
Call for males to take part in Buoy Project’s male suicide prevention study
The Buoy Project is a $5.6 million study of male suicide prevention led by Professor Jane Pirkis, Director, Centre for Mental Health at the University of Melbourne.
19 August 2021
FUNDING
Men’s Resources Tasmania seeks funding for male-focused health programs
Men’s Resources Tasmania will hold a special vigil on the lawns of Parliament House from 7pm on August 23, calling on the Tasmanian Government to fund a multi-faceted campaign addressing male suicide...
12 August 2021
FATHERS
AMHF pushing Man with a Pram for Father’s Day 2021
Man with a Pram is set to have its biggest year in September, with record numbers of events in the pipeline for Father’s Day on September 5.
10 August 2021
COVID-19
Vaccine messaging missing the mark for young men says Zac Seidler
Men’s mental health specialist Dr Zac Seidler says messaging that encourages young men to get a COVID-19 vaccine needs to speak more directly to its target audience.
09 August 2021
REGIONAL & RURAL MEN
MENTAL HEALTH
Blokes 6B bonfire gatherings providing social connection for farmers
A portrait of farming life and the mental health challenges experienced by blokes in regional Western Australia featured on the ABC’s current affairs show, 7.30pm on Tuesday.
04 August 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
Black Dog Institute asks for men’s help in calling for help
The Black Dog Institute is calling on men to share their experiences of accessing mental health services.
02 August 2021
MEN IN PRISON
Ex-prisoners facing limited post-release housing options
According to a recent 2021 report from Corrective Services Australia, 42,633 prisoners were in custody from the March Quarter.
29 July 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
COVID-19
The burgers are better at Wollongong’s virtual front bar
Greater Sydney’s prolonged lockdown has motivated a Wollongong public bar to deliver its burgers free of charge to blokes struggling with pandemic-induced isolation and anxiety.
26 July 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
ESSA helps men move with new male-specific exercise resource
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has launched a physical fitness and health eBook tailored to men.
30 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
2021 Men’s Health Award winners
In one of the strongest and most competitive fields in the history of the Men’s Health Awards presented by the Australian Men’s Health Forum, national winners across five categories were announced alongside...
29 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
4 reasons to become an AMHF member today
As the end of the financial year approaches it's a great time to consider becoming a member of the Australian Men's Health Forum (AMHF) in 2021-2022.
25 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Awards winners announcement
The winners of the 2021 National Men's Health Awards presented by the Australian Men's Health Forum will be announced at a live event on Tuesday, 29 June at 5pm AEST.
25 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Help AMHF build a better future for men and boys
It’s been a huge 12 months in men’s health and the work being done by the Australian Men’s Health Forum will continue to expand as we continue our mission to create a...
25 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health Week 2021 forges deeper connections
Men’s Health Week 2021, from 10-14 May, saw widespread and diverse promotion of men’s health issues in Australia.
24 June 2021
BOYS
YOUNGER MEN
Man Cave Academy teaches the art of engaging boys
Educators, youth workers, facilitators, health professionals and sports coaches are invited to take part in a professional development opportunity with The Man Cave.
21 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Bins4Blokes campaign marks World Incontinence Week 2021
It’s World Incontinence Week and the launch of Bins4Blokes, a campaign to raise awareness about male incontinence.
21 June 2021