MEN'S HEALTH
Men making music and memories in a Shed
19 April 2024
More than 1200 men’s sheds operate in Australia and over 2500 in 12 countries.
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 are largely absent from mental health policy globally, says new report
Men are largely absent from the mental health policy produced by many of the leading organisations in global health, say the authors of a new report released by the Global Action on...
12 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER 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
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
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
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
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
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
COVID-19
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
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
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
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
MEN'S HEALTH
VIDEOS
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
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
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
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
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Awards 2021: Men's Health Equity Award
We are announcing the shortlists for the 2021 National Men’s Health Awards throughout Men's Health Week, starting June 14, 2021. Today we announce the 10 nominees in the Men's Health Equity category. Work to improve...
18 June 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
New OzHelp podcast hits the road
Coverage about men’s mental health has further increased with the launch of OzHelp’s new podcast for truckies titled Share the Load.
17 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Awards 2021: Contribution to Men's Health Research
We are announcing the shortlists for the 2021 National Men’s Health Awards throughout Men's Health Week, starting June 14, 2021. Today we announce the 10 nominees in the Best Contribution to Men’s...
17 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Awards 2021: Local Men's Health Champion
We are announcing the shortlists for the 2021 National Men’s Health Awards throughout Men's Health Week, starting June 14, 2021. Today we announce the nine nominees in the Local Men’s Health Champion...
16 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Awards 2021: Best New Initiative Shortlist
We are announcing the shortlists for the 2021 National Men’s Health Awards throughout Men's Health Week, starting June 14, 2021. Today we announce the 10 nominees in the Best New Men’s Health...
15 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health Awards 2021: Best Content Creator Shortlist
We are announcing the shortlists for the 2021 National Men’s Health Awards throughout Men's Health Week, starting June 14, 2021. First up is the Best Content Creator/Community Builder category. We have eleven...
14 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health Awards 2021 Shortlists Announced
Shortlists for the 2021 National Men’s Health Awards will be announced during Men's Health Week which starts today, Monday 14 June.
14 June 2021
COVID-19
MEN'S HEALTH
Global men's health leaders send COVID request to WHO
Men's health organisations across four continents have joined forces to call on the World Health Organisation (WHO) to address the "long-established and widely-overlooked problems in men’s health" that the COVID-19 pandemic has...
14 June 2021
FUNDING
4 in 5 Australians back more Government funding for men’s issues
Public opinion survey (n=1,250+) released for Men’s Health Week (14 – 20 June) Four in five Australians say they want the Government to invest more money tackling the health and social issues that impact...
14 June 2021
MENTAL HEALTH
Minister commits to male suicide funding at men’s health event
The Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF) secured a ministerial commitment to fund male suicide prevention programs at its round table event with Government minister, David Coleman MP, held in the run up...
14 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Share this infographic for Men's Health Week 2021
Men's Health Week starts on Monday 14 June and one way you can help us get Australia talking about men's health is to share these infographics with your networks.
14 June 2021
Aussie surf legend jumps on board for Men’s Health Week
Australian surfing legend, Mark 'Occy' Occhilupo, will be co-hosting a series of 'Conversations that Matter' events with our friends at Blokepedia during Men's Health Week (14-20 June 2021) this year.
10 June 2021
Great events lined up for Men’s Health Week
It’s Men’s Health Week next week (14-20 June 2021) and there are some great events lined up around Australia.
10 June 2021
AMHF hosts round table with Minister for Suicide Prevention
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is launching a Men's Mental Health Charter at a virtual Round Table with the Hon David Coleman MP, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health...
10 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
New toolkit shares key facts about men's heart health
The Australian Men's Health Forum has released a new toolkit on men's heart health as part of its ongoing Know Your Man Facts campaign.
10 June 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
ABC calls for men to share impacts of a health condition
1 June, 2021
ABC Science is calling for men to share real life health stories for a new video series around the theme of, ‘exploring misunderstood men’s health conditions.'
01 June 2021
Online library stays open to strengthen men’s health promotion in Australia
A virtual edition of the Health Promotion Journal of Australia has been put together around the theme of strengthening men’s health promotion in Australia.
24 May 2021
Men's Health Awards 2021
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2021 National Men’s Health Awards.
20 May 2021
Men's Health Connected 2021 hits the spot
The Men's Health Connected 2021 Online Gathering proved to be a huge success among attendees.
19 May 2021
MALE SUICIDE
Government budget overlooks men say Suicide Prevention leaders
The lead organisation for suicide prevention in Australia has spoken out about the lack of action on male suicide prevention in last week’s Federal Budget.
19 May 2021
A patient response to nursing for men’s health
Men’s Health Connected examined the ins and outs of nursing and men’s health on Thursday, highlighting the case studies and programs that were ticking boxes when it came to effectively reaching blokes....
13 May 2021
Moving forward with men’s health
The Men’s Health Sector came together at Men’s Health Connected on Wednesday to reflect on advances in men’s health and what needs to happen to improve outcomes for men and boys in...
13 May 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Learning about Men’s Health Literacy
Men’s Health Literacy was front and centre on day two of the Men’s Health Connected online gathering on Tuesday, where researchers, health practitioners and program organisers discussed the best approach to reaching...
11 May 2021
What needs to change in male suicide prevention?
Day 1 of Men’s Health Connected Online Gathering 2021 began with some strong messages delivered by leaders in male suicide prevention on Monday.
10 May 2021
Conference focuses on priority populations of men
The Men’s Health Connected online gathering concludes on Friday 14 May with a focus on work to improve the lives and health of diverse populations of men.
05 May 2021
Building Men's Health Literacy
The Men’s Health Connected online gathering is putting male health literacy and men’s health promotion on the agenda with a day-long event called 'Building Men’s Health Literacy.'
03 May 2021
MALE SUICIDE
Experts gather for online male suicide conference
Suicide kills 9 people a day, 7 men and 2 women. Closing the gap between male suicide and female suicide would save nearly 1,700 lives a year.
28 April 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Celebrating men's health champions
Australia’s men’s health sector has been getting together at the National Men’s Health Gathering since 1995.
28 April 2021
PM’s adviser calls for action to tackle male suicide
The Prime Minister’s National Suicide Prevention Adviser has called on all Governments in Australia to make preventing male suicide a priority.
27 April 2021
Men's Health Connected is back in May 2021
Men’s Health Connected returns from 10-14 May 2121, bringing together leaders in men’s health for a free week-long online summit. We will be announcing speakers shortly, but reserve the date in your calendar...
16 April 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
New Push4Men fundraiser to push off in June
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is excited to host a new fundraiser that will push the power of staying strong to prevent men’s heart disease.
16 April 2021
Free conference tackles older male suicide
People who work with older men are invited to take part in a free online conference focusing on preventing suicide in older men.
16 April 2021
Spotlight on Nursing for Men’s Health
There are more than 350,000 nurses working in Australia and they play a major role in improving men and boys’ health.
15 April 2021
Connecting the dots across Men’s Health Week 2021
Few would argue that these past 18 months have been among the most challenging Australia has ever faced. Droughts, fires, floods and a global pandemic have provided the backdrop to unprecedented economic upheaval, restrictions...
15 April 2021
Seidler helping clinicians, helping men - Suicide Prevention Summit
Dr Zac Seidler joins the 2021 Suicide Prevention Summit on 16 May to discuss ‘the short window of opportunity’ clinicians have to engage with men who seek professional help for mental health...
12 April 2021
New birthing resource fills the gap for supporting expectant dads
Steven Kennedy was finishing up a graduate diploma in renewable energy engineering when his career pathway – and personal life – took a dramatic turn. At 49, he became a father to...
22 March 2021
Health in Gear website for truckies hits the road
A new website geared to helping truck drivers look after their health and wellbeing launched this week.
18 March 2021
Saints pay tribute to Danny Frawley with mental health initiative
Aussie Rules Football begins this week, and the Round 2 match between St Kilda and Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on March 27 will pay tribute to the late Danny ‘Spud’ Frawley with...
15 March 2021
Grab Life by the Pies
In what is set to become an annual tradition, bakeries across Queensland, NSW, ACT, SA and Victoria are joining Pyneys Pie Days this weekend, to Grab a mate and Grab a Pie....
11 March 2021
BOYS
Top marks for Menslink in second impact survey
The results are in for the second impact survey conducted by the Canberra-based program for young males, Menslink.
10 March 2021
Invitation to prepare a book chapter on male health promotion strategies
A group of leading academics has called for contributions to an edited collection which aims to draw on global expertise to ‘identify, discuss and debate health promotion strategies that aim to improve...
10 March 2021
Man Up arrives in Tasmania
As well as being the title of a 2015 rom com with an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Man Up is also a 3 x 1 hour documentary series funded by Movember...
09 March 2021
New Mental Game series lays bare top athletes' struggles
Movember has formed a partnership with Canadian sportscaster Sportsnet to produce stories with champion ice hockey players that candidly address their mental health challenges.
05 March 2021
Serving up a table of volunteers
The Men’s Table launched a Volunteer Development program this month as a way of expanding its successful service aimed at growing social connection and camaraderie among men.
24 February 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Aussie-Fit repeats with heart health goals
Aussie-FIT, a program set against a popular sports environment and designed to help men achieve better health, is back to support men with a history of heart disease.
16 February 2021
MALE SUICIDE
Putting Heavy Vehicle Drivers in Top Gear
The national suicide prevention organisation OzHelp is designing a new program for Aussie truck drivers to help increase their capacity to look after their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
15 February 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Country man runs 42kms a week for men’s health
Father of two Daniel Kelsey has lived all his life near Echuca, approximately 200kms north of Melbourne. In his day job at nearby Tongala, Daniel helps put together food packs for hospitals,...
05 February 2021
FATHERS
Movember’s Family Man breaks down the barriers to upskilling dads
No more dodgy parenting advice … so begins Movember’s new website Family Man.
05 February 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Checking in on WA Men's Health and Wellbeing Policy
In June 2019 the WA Men’s Health and Wellbeing Policy was launched after successful lobbying by the men’s health sector in WA.
04 February 2021
Understanding masculinity: call for research participants
Melbourne PhD researcher Sarah McCook is seeking to understand how men in Australia experience masculinity in their daily lives and relationships.
03 February 2021
Save Aussie Men campaign straight to Canberra
Save Aussie Men, AMHF’s campaign calling on the Morrison Government to tackle men’s suicide head on, is soon to close.
29 January 2021
Men’s Health Connected connects across You Tube
Men’s Health Connected was AMHF’s response to COVID-19 in 2020. ‘If we can’t hold the National Men’s Health Gathering in its 25th year,” reasoned CEO Glen Poole, ‘we’ll take it online.’
29 January 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Run with us for men’s health in 2021
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is on the hunt for 10 people to form a marathon running team to take part in the Gold Coast Marathon this July.
29 January 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Have your say, tell us how we’re doing
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is asking members and supporters to take a quick online survey to tell us how we’re doing.
29 January 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Emotions run freely at inaugural men’s Forum in Darwin
It was only a few months ago, but Darwin-based event organiser Rebecca Forrest is still amazed and delighted at the response to the inaugural International Men’s Day forum she staged on November...
15 January 2021
LGBTQI+
FATHERS
New antenatal program fills in the gaps for gay dads
Sydney-based midwife Rachael Matthews has developed a program to support same-sex couples who are transitioning to parenthood.
14 January 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Glen Poole interviewed on new Woke Bloke podcast
If COVID-19 has a silver lining, it has reminded us of the key factors that underpin wellness and mental health.
12 January 2021
MEN'S HEALTH
Counting the ways AMHF counts in a turbulent year
A quick look back at the past 12 months is a surreal exercise. The summer bushfires that ravaged Australia and destroyed rare habitats; the global COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the world;...
18 December 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Dear Santa, help us improve the lives of men and boys in 2021
As the end of 2020 approaches – one that will forever be marked as the year COVID-19 turned the world upside down - the Australian Men’s Health Forum has continued to shine...
16 December 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
AMHF closes on a big year: President’s Report
“To say that 2020 has been a challenging year is a grand understatement.” So begins AMHF president Greg Millan in his first report to the Board’s Annual General Meeting on December 10,...
11 December 2020
Banksia Project calls for rural facilitators
The Banksia Project, focused on early intervention in mental health, is looking for male leaders to run its ground-breaking Growth Rooms throughout rural NSW, Qld and Victoria.
07 December 2020
MALE SUICIDE
AMHF launches campaign to Save Aussie Men
The Australian Men's Health Forum is calling on the Morrison Government to develop a national plan to tackle male suicide in Australia.
02 December 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
AMHF publishes '10-step guide' to developing male-friendly services
International best practice tells us that one of the key ways to improve men's access to healthcare is by developing male-friendly services. This was acknowledged in Australia’s first National Male Health Policy, which...
26 November 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health Literacy Check-Up: Ten to Men releases final insights report
While 95% of Australian men considered their health to be important, around 30% don’t get an annual check-up.
24 November 2020
Australian College of Nursing seeks to recruit and retain more males
A notable contribution to International Men’s Day on 19 November 2020 was the Australian College of Nursing, who acknowledged the men "whose expertise and compassion is pivotal to improving the health and...
24 November 2020
Record number of events mark International Men's Day 2020
International Men’s Day 2020, held on Thursday 19 November 2020, saw the biggest celebration of the day in Australia with more than 50 activities taking place in every State and Territory across...
23 November 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing opens in NT
Masonic Charities, the charitable arm of Freemasons SA and NT, is contributing $1.8 million over three years towards a new centre in Darwin specialising in men’s health research.
23 November 2020
Men’s online health directory launched in WA
A comprehensive men’s health directory was launched on International Men’s Day, listing key service providers and organisations supporting men’s health in Australia.
23 November 2020
MALE SUICIDE
With men in mind: Pete Shmigel on Male Suicide Prevention
Sometimes, the obvious just gets overlooked.
20 November 2020
MENTAL HEALTH
Flying in and out of life, and back in again: Lachie Samuel’s story of survival
Lachie Samuel knows a thing or two about remote, casual work. The Fly-In-Fly-Out life (FIFO) and Drive-in-Drive-Out (DIDO) life sounded appealing when, as a 19-year-old in 2009 Lachie followed his brother out...
19 November 2020
MALE SUICIDE
PM’s suicide advisor calls for Men’s Action Plan
The Prime Minister’s National Suicide Prevention Advisor Christine Morgan has called for all Governments in Australia to fund and develop action plans to tackle male suicide.
18 November 2020
Celebrating International Men’s Day 2020
Barefoot bowls, a young men’s mental health webinar, virtual lunches and in-person breakfasts … the number of ways to celebrate men on November 19 is growing across Australia.
13 November 2020
MP predicts tsunami of hardship for male workers
Melbourne Labor frontbencher Clare O’Neil says men have been let down by political point scoring during the coronavirus pandemic, and predicts male unemployment will surpass women’s economic hardship in the current climate....
05 November 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Blokes going below the surface on World Psoriasis Day
It’s a medical condition that rarely surfaces in the public domain, but on World Psoriasis Day, October 29, an important video has been released supporting men with the condition.
29 October 2020
MALE SUICIDE
TV Psychiatrist calls on PM to fund male suicide prevention
Psychiatrist and media commentator Dr Tanveer Ahmed has called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to take action to prevent male suicide in Australia.
26 October 2020
MALE SUICIDE
Male suicides hit record high in 2019
Suicide killed a record number of people in Australia in 2019 according to data released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics today (Friday 23 October 2020).
23 October 2020
Getting under the bonnet of men's mental health
Andamooka, in far north South Australia, is the setting of a new illustrated ebook that explores men’s relationships with each other in an Australian outback opal town.
20 October 2020
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE MEN
Multicultural Men’s Group launched in SA
The Multicultural Communities Council of SA launched the Multicultural Men’s Group of SA on October 10 to advocate and support men from Australia’s diverse and multicultural backgrounds by providing them a ‘safe...
16 October 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Junto Men's Hub starts Man-Made revolution
A Man Made Revolution is underway encompassing a series of events that will test those game enough to show up but with a gradient level of physical output, all with the goal...
13 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men - #10 Be Supported
Having access to help-giving support services if you need them can help you stay mentally healthy. These may include helplines, support groups, a doctor or a mental health professional.
09 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men - #9 Be Resilient
According to the Mayo Clinic, being resilient can help protect you from various mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. Resilience can also help you navigate and cope with life challenges...
09 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men - #8 Be Strong
While weight-training is recommended for optimal health - providing it is safe for you to do so - lifting dumb bells is not what we had in mind when we listed the...
09 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men - #7 Be Challenged
Gregg Harris from Adelaide in South Australia has walked 100kms for men’s mental health this month. According to his @Gtrain1833 Twitter feed, it’s been pretty gruelling.
08 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men - #6 Be A Legend
Helping others increases social wellbeing and comes in many forms. It can be as simple as giving up your seat to someone on public transport, making a donation to someone on the...
08 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men - #5 Be Outdoors
The power of being outdoors is universally accepted as nature’s way of creating mental health benefits. Which is why so many successful mental health programs are taking men out of their living...
08 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men - #4 Be Happy
It is said that good mental health enables us to fully enjoy and appreciate other people, day-to-day life and our environment – and making time to do more of the things we enjoy, can help...
07 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men - #2 Be Active
Exercise comes in many forms … as do the people who regularly prioritise exercise. Daily exercise has astonishing benefits for the body and mind. It stimulates chemicals that improve your mood and...
06 October 2020
The 10 Habits of Mentally Healthy Men – #1 Be Healthy
Sounds straight forward enough right? Just ‘be healthy.’ As a starting point, to be healthy is to look at how you are treating your physical body. Not only is that a wise...
06 October 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
10 Reasons Government’s Injury Strategy Must Target Men
Nearly 11,000 people are killed by accidents and injuries in Australia every year, with men accounting for 2 in 3 deaths.
28 September 2020
Blokepedia to pilot new workplace health program for men
Blokepedia is partnering with Western Sydney University for a pilot workplace program that targets men to help them optimise their social, emotional and physical health.
25 September 2020
Accidentally left out? Government injury strategy ignores men
The Government’s long-term plan to reduce accidents and injuries fails to target men and boys, despite the fact that the majority of victims of accidental death are male, says a new report...
24 September 2020
AMHF customer feedback survey
Are you a health professional who’s accessed some of the resources produce by the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF)? Do you want a chance to win $500? If so then please consider...
23 September 2020
Ten to Men report on the mental health of Australian males
Only a quarter of men said they would be likely or very likely to seek help from a mental health professional if they experienced an emotional or personal problem, report the authors...
23 September 2020
AMHF CEO Glen Poole launches Tri-fundraiser for men's health
Guess who's TRI-ing to raise money for men's health?
21 September 2020
Bins 4 Blokes: it’s in the can
Camden Councillor Cindy Cagney is pushing to have incontinence bins installed in the region’s public toilets to support men needing to dispose of pads when they are out and about.
15 September 2020
Mates in Construction 5 mill funding boost
MATES in Construction Qld and NT have been award $5 million in funding over the next five years.
15 September 2020
New Penis Project Podcast out to make waves
AMHF Men’s Health Award winner Jo Milios and her colleague Melissa Hadley Barrett are soon to launch a new podcast that will answer any questions or problems relating to men's private parts....
14 September 2020
Five actions to prevent male suicide
On World Suicide Prevention Day 2020, AMHF, the peak body for men’s health, published a report calling for a National Male Suicide Prevention Strategy.
10 September 2020
Five reasons we need a male suicide prevention strategy
In July 2019, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that his Government would make suicide prevention a key priority and appointed a National Prevention Adviser, Christine Morgan, to drive a whole-of-government approach to...
10 September 2020
MALE SUICIDE
The case for a National Male Suicide Prevention Strategy
The Australian Men's Health Forum is calling on the Government to develop a national plan to prevent male suicide.
10 September 2020
The 5 social factors that shape male suicide
Twelve years ago the founding president of the Australian Men’s Health Forum, Professor John Macdonald, challenged a popular belief that most suicides are the result of depression or other mental illness.
09 September 2020
10 ways male suicide is different from female suicide
Male suicide is often different from female suicide and initiatives to prevent suicide should reflect gender differences, says a new report to be released on Thursday, 10 September, on World Suicide Prevention...
08 September 2020
Dads in Distress tops 'trusted rankings' list for separated dads
The suicide prevention charity, Parents Beyond Breakup, has undertaken a survey to explore which organisations and entities separated dads most trust when seeking help after breaking with a partner.
07 September 2020
FATHERS
Celebrating dads: New dads to be screened for depression
For the first time in Australia, new fathers will be screened for depression through a state health service. With a $2.4 million grant from the Health Innovation Fund, NSW Health has launched...
06 September 2020
New online campaign supports men wanting to reduce drinking
The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) has launched a campaign supporting men who want to reduce their alcohol intake, following an ACT survey that reported a third of men wanted...
01 September 2020
Men in Flight Fly program nets funding boost
The Fly Program has been awarded $42,900 to deliver a series of men's mental health programs in the fire-afflicted Snowy Monaro region, NSW.
31 August 2020
FATHERS
Celebrating dads: Father’s Day Project tackles the Big 3
While commercial marketing focuses on selling bags of dad-favourite confectionary in oversized dad packs or cooking a meaty meal high in saturated fats on September 6, Father's Day is an opportunity to...
28 August 2020
Easy Riders go solo for men’s mental health
The long-running Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride fundraiser for prostate cancer and men’s mental health will go ahead on September 27 as a solo rider’s event to comply with social distancing restrictions under the...
28 August 2020
FATHERS
COVID-19
Celebrating dads: How Covid-19 has changed fathering forever
The new Global Dad Survey from Suit Tie Stroller has highlighted some positive side effects of the COVID-19 lockdown, with many dads saying they would like to continue being at home for...
27 August 2020
National Commissioner role formalised for veteran suicide prevention
The Attorney General Christian Porter today announced legislation to pave the way for a National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
27 August 2020
Bringing out the mullet for mental health
While November is the time to be growing moustaches in the interests of raising awareness about men’s health, September has been declared mullet month by the Black Dog Institute.
25 August 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Sydney men share stories of resilience
Western Sydney University researchers have partnered with South Western Sydney Local Health District for Tackling the Challenge: Talking Men’s Health, which encourages men in south west Sydney to share stories of resilience.
24 August 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Working with Warriors new podcast
The team at the Regional Men’s Health Initiative have launched a new Working with Warriors podcast, addressing the key men’s health issues they promote in the physical world when driving around regional,...
21 August 2020
Cameron Daddo launches My MensTeam
Australian television personality Cameron Daddo has launched a new website encouraging men to form teams in their local community where can talk openly and be accountable to each other.
19 August 2020
My Shadow is Pink breaks gender stereotypes
The best-selling author of a new children’s book that tackles gender stereotypes has raised enough funds through crowd sourcing to turn his son’s story into an animated film.
18 August 2020
COVID-19
Alone Together study explores responses to COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Sydney are examining the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of Australians.
17 August 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
MHERV video wins national Rotary prize
A video showing the work of travelling men’s health van MHERV has won a national Rotary competition.
14 August 2020
New guide for men living with COVID
The UK-based Men’s Health Forum has produced a guide for men filled with advice on living in the time of coronavirus.
13 August 2020
Men’s Sheds support continues as Round 20 grants announced
Amid handouts to Australians coping with loss of income owing to the coronavirus, there’s welcome news for those Men’s Sheds across the country who received additional funding through the recently announced National...
11 August 2020
FATHERS
Reforming 'dad leave' is a baby step towards greater gender equality
Grattan Institute research published today shows the average 25-year-old woman who goes on to have a child can expect to earn A$2 million less by the time she is 70 than the...
11 August 2020
Riding the waves to mental health in Yamba
Yamba, on the NSW North Coast, is famous around the world for its surf breaks, perfect beaches and a gentle night-time buzz. It is now the latest home of a growing program...
10 August 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Debunking the myths of low testosterone in blokes
Professor Gary Wittert has debunked the myth of male menopause and says health practitioners who advocate the use of testosterone replacement therapy are selling men short and missing serious underlying medical challenges....
07 August 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
The Long Run launched for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has launched a new fund-raising campaign called “The Long Run”, which calls on people to run, walk or wheel 72km during September to raise awareness and...
07 August 2020
Unmasked: one man’s story to living a purposeful life
A breakdown and hospitalisation 12 months ago set Brisbane management consultant Peter Bell on a new path away from his committed career as a property analyst. Compelled to push himself his entire 38...
31 July 2020
Aussie men missing the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
“What happened to me reminds me of how a sequence of low probability events can generate a fatal air crash.” These are the words of a man late to a serious prostate...
28 July 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
New Men’s Group manual released
Freelance writer Paddy Murray has compiled a guidebook for running men’s groups. Titled, Men’s Group Leadership: A resource manual for excellence, Murray says the project has been six years in the making....
23 July 2020
Greg Smith on the Man Walk move in Tasmania
Men Care Too founder Greg Smith is taking the Man Walk concept to Tasmania, calling for walkers around Ulverstone on the northern coast. A full-time carer for his mother, Greg told The...
20 July 2020
Uncle Doug Mooney mentors young males with backyard boxing program
Retired Indigenous boxer Doug Mooney is continuing his fight to mentor teenage boys in northern Queensland. Uncle Doug, 72, forced into early retirement after a spell of bad fortune – including the...
20 July 2020
Sons of the West continues online
The successful Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s Sons of the West program has moved online for eight weeks, starting on 13 July at 4.30pm.
13 July 2020
LGBTI+ and CALD round tables conclude Men's Health Connected
The month-long Men’s Health Connected online summit concludes this week with two events running in a round table format on Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June.
29 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Donate now to men's health: let's create a healthier future for men and boys
If you want to show your support for our work to improve the lives and health of men and boys in Australia, why not consider making a tax deductible donation of $2...
29 June 2020
Men’s Health Connected summit a huge success
Around 1,500 people signed up to take part in Men’s Health Connected, a month-long online summit hosted by the Australian Men’s Health Forum, the peak body for people working to improve the...
29 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's Health TV: see what you missed
This year during Men’s Health Week (June 15 – June 21 2020) the Australian Men’s Health Forum launched Men’s Health TV. Around 50 guests took part in 15 programs across the week...
29 June 2020
Online summit turns to men working in caring roles
Men are under-represented in a variety of care settings including early childhood education, nursing, paid and unpaid care work and parenting. On Friday June 26, the Men’s Health Connected Online Summit explores...
24 June 2020
Men’s Health Connected examines working with young males
The Men’s Health Connected online summit continues on Thursday June 25 with a focus on what is being done to improve the lives and health of young men today.
23 June 2020
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Getting Connected with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health
The Men’s Health Connected online summit resumes on Monday 22 June with a two-day focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health.
19 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
National 2020 Men’s Health Award winners announced
The winners of the National 2020 Men’s Health Awards were named today across five categories.
19 June 2020
COVID-19
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
NACCHO calls on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males to focus on their health
NACCHO, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, has called on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males to focus on their health after two months of COVID-19 enforced isolation.
19 June 2020
Mary O’Brien wins Queensland 2020 Men’s Health Award
Mary O’Brien, founder of Are You Bogged Mate? has taken out the 2020 Men’s Health Award for Queensland.
18 June 2020
Sally McDonnell wins NT 2020 Men’s Health Award
Registered OzHelp nurse Sally McDonell has won the Northern Territory 2020 Men’s Health Award.
18 June 2020
Anthony Hart wins South Australia 2020 Men’s Health Award
Anthony Hart, founder of Save Our Mates, has taken out the 2020 Men’s Health Award for South Australia.
17 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Jo Milios wins WA 2020 Men’s Health Award
Men’s health physiotherapist Jo Milios has won the Western Australia 2020 Men’s Health Award.
17 June 2020
Mitch McPherson wins Tasmania 2020 Men's Health Award
Mitch McPherson, founder of SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY, has won the Tasmania 2020 Men’s Health Award.
16 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
The Tough Guy Book Club wins Victoria 2020 Men’s Health Award
The Tough Guy Book Club has taken out the 2020 Men’s Health Award for Victoria.
16 June 2020
The Man Walk wins NSW 2020 Men’s Health Award
The Man Walk has won the 2020 Men’s Health Award for NSW.
15 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Pip Seldon wins ACT 2020 Men’s Health Award
Pip Seldon, founder of The Healthy Tradie Project, has taken out the 2020 Men’s Health Award for the ACT.
15 June 2020
5 online events to attend during Men’s Health Week
It’s Men’s Health Week from Monday 15 June to Sunday 21 June, and this year because of COVID-19 there will be fewer events in the “real world” but more online events than...
15 June 2020
MALE SUICIDE
New directions in male suicide prevention webinar
Suicide Prevention Australia is hosting a webinar on male suicide prevention during Men’s Health Week (Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June) as part of its Connect 2020 webinar series.
15 June 2020
Body health and mental health: what's the connection?
How does body health affect your mental health and how can your mental health affect your body health? This is the question posed by a panel of speakers brought together by Healthy...
15 June 2020
Log on for a conversation about men that matters
Blokepedia – a project that provides opportunities for men to talk about issues and topics that impact their lives – is running one of its popular Conversations That Matter events during Men’s Health Week,...
15 June 2020
Men’s Health TV hits the airwaves during Men’s Health Week
This week - Men’s Health Week (15 - 21 Sunday 21 ) – sees the launch of a new online platform for men called Men’s Health TV.
15 June 2020
Shortlisted nominations for Local Men's Health Hero Award
View the shortlisted nominations for the Local Men's Hero Award in the 2020 Men's Health Awards.
10 June 2020
Shortlisted nominations announced for the Best Men's Group or Program
Find out more about the shortlisted nominations for the for the Best Men's Group or Program award in the 2020 Men's Health Awards.
09 June 2020
Shortlisted nominations for Women Working in Men's Health Award
Find out more about the women who were shortlisted for a Men's Health Award 2020 in the category of Women Working in Men's Health Award.
09 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Shortlisted nominations announced for Significant Response to COVID-19
Find out more about the groups who were shortlisted for a Men's Health Award 2020 in the category of Significant Response to COVID-19.
09 June 2020
Shortlisted nominations announced for Best Men's Lived Experience speaker
Find out more about the men who were shortlisted for a Men's Health Award 2020 in the category of Best Lived Experience Speaker.
09 June 2020
Vote for Men's Health Award 2020 finalists!
Voting is now open to vote for the Men's Health Awards 2020 finalists.
09 June 2020
Men's Health Awards 2020 networking event
The winners of the 2020 National Men's Health Awards will be announced during Men's Health Week (from Monday 15 June) starting with the regional winners in every State and Territory.
09 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Summit gives men a sporting chance of good health
How can we engage more men and boys in programs that improve their health? According to the National Men’s Health strategy, investing in outreach programs that seek to connect with men at...
03 June 2020
What’s the current state of older men’s mental health in Australia?
How is COVID-19 impacting the mental health of men over 65? What are the key things we can do to keep older mentally well and healthy? These are some of the big...
02 June 2020
Working together towards Reconciliation
The Australian Men’s Health Forum is proud to mark this year’s National Reconciliation week under the theme is “In This Together”.
01 June 2020
Male suicide debate starts Men's Health Connected summit
Winter has arrived and with it the first event of the month-long online Men’s Health Connected summit focusing on male suicide.
01 June 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Online conference spotlights rural men’s health initiatives
Men and boys living in rural and remote areas are at increased risk of a range of physical illnesses, injuries, mental ill-health and suicide. As part of the Men’s Health Connected online...
01 June 2020
Primary Health Networks join Men’s Health Connected online summit
In recent years there has been a marked increase in publicly funded initiatives that target male suicide. Much of this work has be commissioned by Primary Health Networks (PHNs). As part of the...
27 May 2020
Men’s Health Connected Summit Day 3: Time to develop a male suicide strategy?
AMHF has gathered an expert panel on Day 3 of the Men's Health Connected online summit to discuss the question: “Is it time to develop a national male suicide strategy?”
27 May 2020
MALE SUICIDE
Great debate on male suicide to start Men’s Health Connected Summit
Five of the leading voices in male suicide prevention will get together for a “Big Debate” next week as they wrestle with the question “How Do We Make Male Suicide a National...
27 May 2020
Join the movers in Men’s Mental Health
On Saturday, June 6, AMHF’s Men’s Health Connected Online Summit will bring together some of the most passionate, committed and diverse groups in a daylong dive into the fast-moving men’s mental health...
26 May 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health Connected Online Summit for month of June
Australia’s biggest online men’s health summit will run throughout June bringing together leading voices in men’s health discussing a range of high profile topics and inviting diverse opinions across the sector.
18 May 2020
COVID-19
MALE SUICIDE
Suicide deaths could surge post COVID-19
The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre has forecast a significant surge in suicides as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 May 2020
The Last Time I Cried videos feature footy stars
The AFL has partnered with a health insurance company to produce a series of videos that explore male vulnerability.
11 May 2020
New dads wanted for New Dad Project
Griffith University has launched a new research project on fatherhood and wants to hear from men who have, or are becoming dads for the first time.
08 May 2020
AMHF 2020 Men's Health Awards open for nominations
The Australian Men's Health Forum is calling for nominations for the 2020 Men's Health Awards. Tell us who you think deserves to win an Award for their work in men’s health. This...
04 May 2020
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
24/7 help line opens for Aboriginal men
Dardi Munwurro has transformed its services to digital in a bid to address the need for immediate help during and beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
22 April 2020
FATHERS
Fathering channel for dads
The Fathering Project has launched a channel specifically for dads to help them adjust and make the most of parenting solely from the confines of home.
20 April 2020
COVID-19
How are men’s health services coping with COVID-19?
Join the Australian Men’s Health Forum for our first zoom webinar as we reveal the results of our recent men’s health survey to find out how the men’s health sector has been...
08 April 2020
COLIV19, a Gotcha4Life antidote to social isolation
The men’s health organisation Gotcha 4 Life, has come up with a novel way of combating the social side effects of COVID-19’s distancing rules, launching a COLIV19 campaign.
03 April 2020
Looking to find new moMENtum
They had plans to create ‘generational change’ by facilitating environments that educate, support and empower men to improve the quality of their lives.
02 April 2020
COVID-19
FATHERS
Letter to a new father during the pandemic
Associate professor Richard Fletcher from the University of Newcastle has issued a heartfelt letter to new and soon-to-be fathers who may be experiencing more stress, anxiety and other disturbing feelings connected to...
02 April 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
COVID-19
Coronavirus isolation puts men at risk of suicide say men’s health experts
Social isolation from COVID19 (coronavirus) needs to be carefully managed to avoid an increase in male suicide deaths, Australia’s peak body for men’s health has warned.
28 March 2020
FATHERS
Parents Beyond Breakup identifies heightened coronavirus-related suicide risk with dads
Parents Beyond Breakup is calling for assistance to help with the fallout of COVID-19 and its impact on separated dads.
27 March 2020
Caring for men’s mental health in the time of COVID-19
While Australia and the world increasingly shuts down to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever people are asking how they can maintain physical and mental well-being in the face of...
25 March 2020
National Men’s Health Gathering 2020 postponed
The National Men’s Health Gathering 2020, scheduled to be held in Melbourne in May, has been postponed in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
24 March 2020
COVID-19
MEN'S HEALTH
Coronavirus gender health gap needs further investigation say scientists
Reports continue to emerge that men are significantly more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women. The commonly held perception that more men smoke and this makes them more susceptible along with other lifestyle...
23 March 2020
How crocodiles are keeping old men safe from suicide
Crocodiles can help keep older men safe from suicide according to researchers at the University of South Australia.
18 March 2020
COVID-19 Global Men's Health update
Our friends at Global Action for Men's Health (GAMH) have provided an international update on some of the links between coronavirus (COVID-19) and gender in their latest news bulletin.
17 March 2020
COVID-19
Men's health initiatives scale back in face of coronavirus
In the past 24-hours a number of men's health initiatives have begun to scale back their programs in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
17 March 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
How are men’s groups responding to COVID-19?
By now everyone’s heard of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the great loo roll-buying outbreak of March 2020.
16 March 2020
The Guts, Grit and the Grind of men’s book publishing
Continuing the male-friendly approach of connecting with men in their own language, a new book on men’s mental health has hit the bookstores called ‘Guts, Grit & Grind: A Mental Mechanics Manual.’...
11 March 2020
Men with Heart Exhibition for the mainland
The award-winning Men with Heart Exhibition, which uses striking imagery to explore men and masculinity at Tasmen gatherings, is on the move to the mainland. Hopefully.
11 March 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Calling all leaders of Australian men's groups and men's gatherings
A special gathering of people who organise activities, groups and events for men, will close out the 2020 National Men’s Health Gathering in May.
10 March 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Celebrating women working in men's health
This Sunday March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a great day to acknowledge the women and girls in our lives.
08 March 2020
GENDER EQUITY
BOYS
Male primary school teachers are an endangered species
Male primary school teachers are an endangered species, according to a researcher from the School of Education at the University of Tasmania. Vaughan Cruickshank attributes the decline in numbers to fear and uncertainty...
05 March 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s health on the move in Bendigo
A regional trucking company is doubling as a billboard in Bendigo, encouraging men to get health checks.
03 March 2020
Full Men's Health Gathering program released
The full program for the 2020 National Men’s Health Gathering is now available.
28 February 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Blokepedia releases new elearning toolkit for men
Blokepedia today unveiled a new men’s health and wellbeing toolkit.
26 February 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
2020 Men’s Health Award winners announced at Gathering
Following a blockbuster line-up of nominations for last year’s Men’s Health Awards, this year’s national Awards will be announced at the 2020 National Men’s Health Gathering in May.
23 February 2020
Leaders in men’s health headline 2020 National Men’s Health Gathering
A glittering line-up of men’s health experts will headline the opening plenary of the Men’s Health Conference in May to explore whether Australia really is leading the world in men’s health.
23 February 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Everything you need to know about the 2020 National Men's Health Gathering
The 2020 National Men’s Health Gathering is one of the leading events for the men’s health sector in Australia.
23 February 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
National Men’s Health Gathering gathers leaders in men’s health
The Men’s Health Gathering in May is a not-to-be missed event. Okay, you’ve heard that before and in a calendar bursting at the seams with seminars, conferences, symposiums and workshops, what makes...
23 February 2020
BOYS
Young boys missing out on early education role models
A new University of Queensland study into early learning shows that less than three per cent of all educators in the sector are male.
20 February 2020
History professor to share insights at fatherhood symposium
Professor Alistair Thomson, professor of history at Monash University in Melbourne, will be taking an historical view of fatherhood in his keynote address at the Australian Fatherhood Research symposium in May.
10 February 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Opportunity for blokes to get healthy with Sydney Hat Trick program
Are you male, aged between 28-64, living in Sydney, overweight, physically inactive but with a desire to make some healthy changes?
10 February 2020
MALE SUICIDE
PM’s veteran suicide plan provides pointers for male suicide prevention
The Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF) has welcomed Government plans to tackle suicides in veterans and Australian Defence Force personnel.
06 February 2020
Kinchela Boys Home mobile education centre tours NSW
It has been 50 years since the closure of the infamous Kinchela Boys Home, but former residents of the brutal establishment want people to remember what survivors endured.
06 February 2020
We’re blind to the needs of Hi-Vis workers says industry boss
The main blind spot in suicide prevention is the lack of focus on working blokes according to a former CEO of the suicide charity, Lifeline.
06 February 2020
Suicide prevention funding should put more focus on men – Jonathan Bedloe
Former AMHF president Jonathan Bedloe says the Federal Government’s suicide plan is failing men.
03 February 2020
MALE SUICIDE
Tell yourself what you’d tell a mate
Building and construction industry fund group Incolink has released a powerful video encouraging men to reach out if they are struggling.
03 February 2020
FUNDING
MALE SUICIDE
Give blokes a fair share of suicide funding says AMHF
Three in four suicides are men, yet most Government spending on suicide prevention is targeted at women, according to analysis by the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF).
31 January 2020
FATHERS
Bereaved dads heal on the playing fields of Ireland
The power of soccer is again being used to assuage the pain of losing a child.
30 January 2020
MEN'S HEALTH
Making an Impact: AMHF and the men’s health sector
It's been a busy year for AMHF. From hosting men’s health gatherings, to championing work to improve the lives and health of men and boys via the Men’s Health Awards; shouting loud...
19 December 2019
When a bloke opens up, just listen
In early November, the Movember Foundation released figures around men’s willingness to ‘open up’ about their problems. According to their research, 41% regretted sharing personal matters. Even though three quarters thought talking...
18 December 2019
AMHF president's personal report card
In the two years of his presidency with the Australian Men’s Health Forum, Jonathan Bedloe has seen a sharp improvement in the progress being made to build the lives and health of...
17 December 2019
Twelve months in the life of men’s health
It’s been a big year in men’s health and before we step into a New Year, it’s time to reflect on some of the key moments from 2019, momentous and memorable. As...
17 December 2019
Burgers for men’s health
A Wollongong burger bar is donating proceeds of its new epic burgers to funding men’s mental health talks in the region.
17 December 2019
Male infertility: setting the record straight
Healthy Male is setting the record straight on three common myths about male fertility beginning with the misconception that when a couple struggle to get pregnant it’s a woman’s problem.
12 December 2019
Own goals aplenty with new MAN v FAT Soccer league
Soccer is proving to be an effective and popular way for men to lose weight and have fun in the process
12 December 2019
FATHERS
MP proposes subsidised mental health check-ups for new dads
Independent MP Helen Haines, who represents the regional Victorian seat of Indi, has come out in support for new fathers, suggesting that men need more support during their partners’ pregnancy.
11 December 2019
Help us improve the lives of men and boys: donate now to AMHF
It’s been a big year in men’s health with some positive signs that change is occurring. The Government revealed its National Men’s Health Strategy (2020-2030) earlier in the year and two Australian...
11 December 2019
Study highlights link between stress and men’s gender beliefs
Allostatic load: wear and tear on the body, which accumulates as an individual is exposed to repeated or chronic stress.
09 December 2019
Men’s Tables set to expand in 2020
What is the secret to creating a sustainable men’s group, and ensuring that it has depth and meaning and continues to grow?
05 December 2019
‘Tis the season to talk about mental health
The team at Top Blokes Foundation has come up with a novel idea to put young men’s mental health on the Christmas table.
26 November 2019
First Growth Room opens in Canberra
The Banksia Project has expanded its Growth Room program into Canberra, with the first meeting set to take place on Wednesday 27 November.
26 November 2019
Men wanted for UTS Health Focus Group
The Australian Men’s Health Forum and the University of Sydney Technology are partnering to run a focus group on men’s health next week and are seeking 12 participants.
20 November 2019
PwC Switzerland debates the return of the alpha male
PwC, the world's second largest professional services business, is hosting an International Men's Day debate at its offices in Zurich, Switzerland.
19 November 2019
Aussie men want more government support to improve their health and longevity, says new survey
Nine out of 10 Australian men say they want to see increased Federal Government funding to improve men’s health, says a new study published on International Men’s Day, 19 November.
19 November 2019
WHO hosts International Men's Day webinar
PAHO (the WHO region for the Americas) is hosting a webinar on masculinities and health in the Americas on International Men's Day (19th November 2019).
18 November 2019
What's happening in the UK on International Men's Day
International Men's Day in the UK is going from strength to strength, with more than 200 events taking place around the country on 19th November every year.
18 November 2019
New Zealand: Female MPs support International Men's Day
A cross-party group of women MPs has given its backing to International Men’s Day in New Zealand.
18 November 2019
FATHERS
Support for Fathers hits the road
Following the beta launch of Relationship Australia Victoria’s new website – Support for Fathers – an extensive roadshow is underway to explain exactly how and why people might want to access its...
07 November 2019
MALE SUICIDE
Putting male suicide on the PM’s agenda
The Prime Minister’s Suicide Prevention Adviser has appointed an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) that includes at least one member who will advocate for more focus to be placed on male suicide prevention....
04 November 2019
FATHERS
Experts needed to help improve family law for dads
Do you have expertise working in Australia’s family law system? Have you got something to say about how we could improve the system for dads?
04 November 2019
On the Low Down program illuminates social drivers of mental health
Heywood Men's Shed is sponsoring a men’s health initiative aimed at reaching blokes in rural Victoria and some metropolitan areas.
29 October 2019
New horizons for Southern Men’s Gathering
Chiropractor and occupational therapist Ben Buttfield was in his 20s when he woke up from a young adulthood desire to be approved by others.
28 October 2019
Ten to Men to run webinars on extensive men’s health research study
Ten to Men, the extensive Australian Longitudinal Study on male health which began in 2013 and is approaching its third wave, will run information sessions on the research via two webinars next month....
25 October 2019
Marathon man runs for men's health
Last month I turned 50 and I decided to mark the occasion by entering myself in the Melbourne Marathon.
23 October 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
The National Men’s Health Gathering is back
Put these dates in your diary if you’re passionate about improving men’s health:13-15 May 2020. That’s when we’ll be hosting the next National Men’s Health Gathering at Rydges Hotel in Melbourne and we’d love...
23 October 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
International Men’s Day events gather momentum
From Palmerston in the Northern Territory to Melbourne’s Lakeside Drive, Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and NSW’s spectacular northern coastal town, Newcastle, the men’s health sector is gearing up...
23 October 2019
Life Get Amongst It: two men’s response to finding social connection in retirement
Two years ago, following his retirement as a video producer, Robert Simms wondered how he would fill in time. His friend and colleague, Brooke Walford, a TAFE teacher, was having similar thoughts...
08 October 2019
BOYS
Podcast about boys hits the airwaves
A new podcast developed by Brighton Grammar in Melbourne, is putting a laser-like focus on what it means to raise boys.
01 October 2019
FATHERS
Kids learn valuable life skills through rough-and-tumble play with their dads
This article by Emily Freeman from the University of Newcastle is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
25 September 2019
Dialing up the social factors that lead to male suicide
The Australian Men’s Health Forum seeks to highlight the social factors that contribute to male suicide and suicide prevention and to support those organisations working to develop male-friendly services to improve health...
10 September 2019
The final shout: movement opens up conversation about rural drinking crisis
Shanna Whan is on a mission to get blokes in outback Australia talking about their drinking habits, as more and more men come forward to share stories of their addiction to alcohol....
05 September 2019
Male school principals in short supply
NSW is experiencing a shortage of male primary school principals, now said to be half the number of female principals in public schools.
05 September 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
Men with prostate cancer invited to navigate a new online decision-making aid
Men diagnosed with early stage, low-risk prostate cancer are invited to take part in a trial evaluating the impact of a new online resource for prostate sufferers called Navigate, which seeks to...
04 September 2019
Father's days: increasing the 'daddy quota' in parental leave makes everyone happier
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
01 September 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
Year long celebration for Dads in Distress
Australia’s leading suicide prevention charity for separated dads celebrates its 20th anniversary on Father's Day - Sunday 1 September - by launching a new ‘DadsAlive!’ campaign.
31 August 2019
FATHERS
Man with a Pram reaches dads in a dad-friendly way
Newly crowned Sunshine Coast Father of the Year Thomas Docking is part of a growing movement wanting to help dads learn about fatherhood in an environment that has more appeal than a...
30 August 2019
UK men’s mental health podcast takes organic approach
The popularity of podcasts continues to grow with approximately 700,000 active podcasts and more than 29 million podcast episodes, a growth of 200,000 podcasts since 2018 according to Apple.
26 August 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
Men's only stretching classes open in Melbourne
A Melbourne fitness coach has developed a program specifically for men who want to exercise and stretch, but avoid traditional yoga, Pilates or similar gym and relaxation classes that typically appeal to...
21 August 2019
Call for abstracts for Malaysia Men's Health World Congress
The Men’s Health World Congress, to be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 9-11 July 2020, is calling on submission of abstracts before 15 Jan 2020.
19 August 2019
New fathering support website set to launch
In the next few weeks, fathers across Australia – and health services catering to their needs – will have a sparkling new online resource, which hopes to address the imbalance in support...
19 August 2019
VET a better option than Uni for males with low ATAR scores
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
12 August 2019
Gaps in research on men’s experience with weight stigma
A new study into weight stigma has found that men have been overlooked by researchers when examining their experiences of obesity.
09 August 2019
Divorced dads say they are often left out of school activities
This article by Jessica Troilo from West Virginia University is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
05 August 2019
FATHERS
Father Hood book released for the 'new dad' generation
As a modern dad and relatively new father himself, writer Luke Benedictus and his business partners Jeremy Macvean and Andrew McUtchen believed there was a dearth of material on the subject of...
02 August 2019
Steven Torres-Carne wins NT Men's Health Award
Steven Torres-Carne, a Senior Project Office at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation, has won the NT Men’s Health Award.
30 July 2019
NT report card highlights major gaps in men’s health
The state of men’s health in the Northern Territory is lagging behind women’s health, according to a new report published today during the Men’s Health Forum in Darwin.
30 July 2019
New Deakin study explores men's decision to be childless
A new Deakin University study exploring why some men choose not to have children aims to shed insights into a topic that has had little air time in Australia.
29 July 2019
Fathering Project survey asks men how they dad
The Fathering Project is asking men across Australia to describe how they ‘dad’.
26 July 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Indigenous men's healing work up for men's health award
Steven Torres-Carne, Senior Project Office at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation, has been nominated for the 2019 NT Men’s Health Awards for his work in designing, developing and implementing...
25 July 2019
Vote today! NT Men's Health Awards shortlist
There are six shortlisted nominations for the 2019 NT Men's Health Awards. You have until Sunday 28 July to cast your vote.
24 July 2019
A Balanced Choice for NT Men's Health Awards
The Balanced Choice program is run by Adam Drake and Yianni Stefandakis, and rests on a range of activities that promote physical and mental health, predominantly working with young people in the...
23 July 2019
Hoops 4 Health shooting for NT Men's Health Award
Hoops 4 Health Aboriginal Corporation (H4H) aims to provide health education and referrals to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males while keep their minds and bodies active through the vehicle of basketball....
23 July 2019
MALE SUICIDE
MATES in Construction NT nominated for Men’s Health Award
As the AMHF Health Card Report testifies, men in the Northern Territory are faring worse than males anywhere else in Australia.
23 July 2019
Run with Dad enters NT Men's Health Awards
Run with Dad founder Katie Woolf wanted to raise awareness about prostate cancer after losing her father Rod to the disease in 2014.
23 July 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
NT Men's Health Awards Nominee: Life Itself Movement
The Life Itself Movement(LiT) in the Palmerston and Darwin region in the Northern Territory provides a safe space for men to connect with each other, discuss/ listen to successes of life, and support those who...
23 July 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Indigenous Health Report Card released at Ochre Day
The Australian Men’s Health Forum today published a report reviewing the current state of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health.
15 July 2019
Bloke Raising Boys
Writing a novel isn’t easy. 40,000 words more or less, drawing on life events that are painful and difficult to reconcile. It takes time, skill and patience.
08 July 2019
Men wanted for online survey about experiences with counselling
Deakin University researcher Dr David Demmer is looking for men to take part in an online survey focusing on their experiences with psychological therapy.
04 July 2019
MALE CANCER
MEN'S HEALTH
Perth prostate cancer survivor creates film of hope
A Perth man who was diagnosed prostate cancer took the brave decision to turn his experience into a short film to help other men.
03 July 2019
Male mentoring projects on the rise
News from overseas about two international male mentoring projects are going from strength to strength provides a timely reminder of the value of programs that empower men to support other men and...
02 July 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
Mount Isa cop becomes a men's health champion
A Mount Isa cop who survived prostate cancer has become a men's health champion at work and in his local community.
02 July 2019
Radio station goes silent for men's mental health
Radio station Triple M went silent on Monday 1st of July in a stunt designed to promote awareness of men's mental health and support the charity Beyond Blue.
02 July 2019
Aussie comic launches “actual” men’s rights movement
Does Australia need a men's rights manifesto? The comic and author Ben Pobjie thinks we do, but says the current "men's rights" movement is letting men down.
02 July 2019
Dads' opinions wanted - sex ed dads survey
Dads with children aged between three and 12 are invited to take part in a new research study exploring the role fathers play in sexuality education.
28 June 2019
FATHERS
Parental leave for dads – Australia trails the world
Australia has one of the least effective parental leave systems for dads with men accounting for less than 1% of parents who receive leave and benefits, according to a new global study...
25 June 2019
Men are disconnected from their health says program director
Men are disconnected from their health according to the director of a health program funded by the Queensland Government.
24 June 2019
Alcohol named Australia's most harmful drug
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation are calling for a national strategy to reduce the harm caused by alcohol after a new study ranked it as Australia's most harmful drug. The health risks...
24 June 2019
5 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 2019-2020. As the peak body representing individuals...
19 June 2019
Best Men's Health Week ever?
This year was my tenth year celebrating and promoting Men's Health Week, writes Glen Poole, CEO of the Australian Men's Health Forum.
19 June 2019
2019 Men's Health Awards winners announced
During Men's Health Week, AMHF celebrated some of the very best examples of work to improve the lives and health of men and boys around Australia by announcing the winners of the...
19 June 2019
WA launches Men's Health Policy
Western Australia has become the second state in Australia to develop a men's health policy following successful lobbying by the men's health sector in WA.
19 June 2019
The Fathering Project wins WA Men's Health Award
The Fathering Project has won the Western Australia Men's Health Awards.
14 June 2019
Rotary Men's Wellness campaign wins SA Men's Health Award
The Rotary Men’s Wellness campaign has won the South Australia Men’s Health Awards.
13 June 2019
HALT wins Victoria Men’s Health Award
HALT (Hope Assistance Local Tradies) has taken out first place in the Victoria Men’s Health Awards.
13 June 2019
Vic Men's Health rated No.2 in Australia
The state of men’s health in Victoria is lagging women’s health, according to a new report to be published today during Men’s Health Week.
12 June 2019
Tasmen Men with Heart Exhibition wins Men's Health Award
Tasmen Men with Heart Exhibition was named winner of the Tasmania Men’s Health Awards in Hobart today.
12 June 2019
Tasmania ranks 7th place for men's health
The state of men’s health in Tasmania is lagging behind women’s health, according to a new report to be published on Tuesday during Men’s Health Week (10 – 16 June 2019).
12 June 2019
Mr Perfect scores perfect win at NSW Men's Health Awards
Mr. Perfect has been named winner of the NSW Men’s Health Awards in Sydney today.
11 June 2019
Men’s Health Down Under wins ACT Men’s Health Award
Men’s Health Down Under has been named winner of the ACT Men’s Health Awards in Canberra today.
11 June 2019
Qld comes in 6th place as Men's Health Card released
The state of men’s health in Queensland is not as good as women’s health, according to a new report published on Monday 10 June during Men’s Health Week.
10 June 2019
Donate: let's create a healthier future for men and boys
As the end of the financial year approaches it's a good time to consider making a tax-deductible donation to men's health. It isn't easy for sector bodies like the Australian Men's Health...
05 June 2019
MALE SUICIDE
New report reveals shocking male suicide statistics
Suicidal behaviour among men could be up to three times higher than some estimates, according to research on the work of Australia's ambulance services. The three-year research program found that every day,...
05 June 2019
Share these infographics for Men's Health Week 2019
Men's Health Week starts next Monday 10th June and one way you can help us get Australia talking about men's health is to share these infographics with your networks.
05 June 2019
Heart failure: how NOT to promote men’s health!
The National Heart Foundation has withdrawn a national advertising campaign that showed a father telling his wife and child "if I really loved you both, I'd protect my heart to protect yours,...
05 June 2019
MALE CANCER
Bowel cancer: time to screen 40-something men?
Bowel Cancer Australia has called for the starting age for bowel cancer screening in Australia to be lowered from 50 to 45.
05 June 2019
Order some Healthy Male men's health resources
Events and health promotion activities in local communities are a great way to raise awareness of men’s health issues. Our friends at Healthy Male (formerly Andrology Australia) have developed a Men's Health...
29 May 2019
Vote today! Men's Health Awards shortlist announced
The shortlists for the 2019 Men's Health Awards have been announced and you can help us pick the winners by voting for you favourite candidate.
29 May 2019
New campaign challenges male body image stereotypes
A new campaign from the UK aims to put the issue of male body image on the public agenda. Launched by the men's health and wellbeing platform Manual, the "Men of Manual"...
20 May 2019
Obesity Crisis: Aussie Blokes Have Put On Weight
Aussie blokes are putting on weight at a greater rate than Aussie women, with the average male gaining 8kg from 1985 to 2017, while the average female gained 6kg. Responding to the...
20 May 2019
Mixed martial arts helps young men access psychotherapy
A groundbreaking mental health project in Dublin (Ireland) is using Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) as a vehicle to engage young men in one-to-one psychotherapy.
10 May 2019
Why Australia needs to catch up on making parental leave fairer for men
According to Parents at Work CEO Emma Walsh, there is a “a myriad of parental leave policy out their concocted by employers.” So it’s not surprising many men in Australia don’t use...
09 May 2019
A deeper dive into depression
Mental health advocates Pete Smigel and Dan Price will take people on a deep dive into depression and what others can do to help in a special event at Paddington later this...
07 May 2019
Kids Helpline reaching fewer boys
The proportion of boys and young men contacting the national Kids Helpline has fallen from 35% to 21% since 2008. Kids Helpline provides a free confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service,...
07 May 2019
Stop scolding men for being toxic
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
03 May 2019
Workplace injuries: men more likely to need compensation
Men are more likely than women to be injured at work and make a serious claim for compensation according to Safe Work Australia. In 2016-2017, male employees made nearly two-thirds (64%) of...
28 April 2019
Men experience bulk of illness caused by work
Work is more likely to make men ill according to Government research. Data from the Australian Burden of Disease Study, which calculates the impact that different risk factors have our health, shows that...
27 April 2019
Industrial Manslaughter: will law change save men’s lives?
A review into Australia’s Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws has called for the introduction of Industrial Manslaughter laws. As 93% of people who die at work are male, such a move...
26 April 2019
This Sunday, remember the blokes who died at work
This Sunday (28 April 2019) is both the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day.
26 April 2019
Nominate for the 2019 Men’s Health Awards
The Australian Men’s Health Forum has a proud history of championing those who do great work to improve the lives and health of men and boys.
24 April 2019
Facelift for Andrology Australia, now called Healthy Male
As the Federal Government promised on-going funding to Andrology Australia last week, the men’s health organisation had an announcement of its own to proclaim: a new website, new look and feel and...
16 April 2019
Australia's National Men's Health Strategy launched today
Minister for Health Greg Hunt launched a new National Men's Health Strategy today, following successful lobbying from the Australian Men's Health Forum (AMHF) and the men's health sector.
11 April 2019
Registrations open for Andrology and Sexual Update Day 2019
Registrations are open for the Andrology and Sexual Update 2019 Day in Adelaide, taking place on June 14 at the Adelaide Pavilion.
03 April 2019
Dire outlook for Aussie job seekers with autism
Entrepreneur Haydn Payne understands that if he does not start his own business, he could be on welfare for the rest of his life. That may not be so remarkable if it...
02 April 2019
MALE CANCER
New data: 10 surprising facts about men’s health in Australia
The Australian Institute Of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has published its latest reports on the health of Australian males and females. The reports confirm that men die younger than women, experience a...
01 April 2019
2 million boost for tradies’ mental health
Mental health for blue collar workers has been recognised as an important priority, with news that the Federal Government will allocate $2 million to support local initiatives to organisations in Victoria focused...
26 March 2019
The theme for Men's Health Week 2019 is ...
The theme for Men's Health Week 2019 (Monday 10th - Sunday 16th June) has been announced by our friends at the Men's Health Information and Resource Centre at Western Sydney University.
25 March 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
What limits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men from getting health help
Dr Kootsy Canuto’s PhD research study into barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male health in accessing primary health care services (PHCSs) has highlighted the need for Indigenous men to...
22 March 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Close the gap: 3 quick facts about Indigenous education
The Closing the Gap 2019 report tabled in Federal parliament on 14 February outlines targets that have been met and those which have not been met across a range of areas relating...
21 March 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Learning about Indigenous masculinity from Inala Wangarra's Rites of Passage program
Beale Street in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, along the Mississippi River is famously known as the home of the blues. It’s 2.9 km stretch is also synonymous with the pain and struggle of...
18 March 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Close the Gap: 3 quick facts about Indigenous male life expectancy
This Wednesday (21 March 2019) marks this year's Close The Gap Day, which focuses on tackling the poorer health of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when compared to the non-Indigenous population,...
18 March 2019
Stop the institutional blindness to men's health
For the past twenty years or more, the men’s health sector in Australia and around the world has been advocating for more male-friendly services. One of our central claims as a sector...
15 March 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Aboriginal men's group helps close health gap
An Aboriginal men’s group in Airds, NSW, is helping to improve men’s health by making the local health services more accessible.
15 March 2019
Sexual harassment against men at work hits record levels
A record number of men are making formal complaints about sexual harassment at work according to data from the South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission. According to report by Rebecca DiGriolamo in the...
12 March 2019
Kicking goals for young guys’ mental health
Kick 2 Kick 4 a Cause kicks off again on Saturday 16 March in Canberra when a 24-hour footy marathon will be held to raise money for the work done by Menslink...
12 March 2019
VicHealth announces grants to address men’s risky drinking
Feb Fast, Dry July, Sober October. It seems these ‘special days’ in the calendar have little impact on some sectors of the population. A VicHealth Indicators Study from 2015 found that twice as...
10 March 2019
One thing men can do to support International Women's Day
On Friday 8 March International Women’s Day will celebrate women’s achievements and calls for action to advance gender parity. It’s also a day when misogynists the world over will gather on social media...
07 March 2019
Julie Bishop is wrong: Why we need International Men's Day
This week, former Liberal Party Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop told the Sunday Telegraph that she did not believe there should be an International Men's Day. Australian Men's Health Forum CEO Glen...
05 March 2019
Q&A panel debates masculinity and young men
A week ago (25 February 2019) the ABC’s Q&A panel debated whether movements like feminism, socialism and globalism were having a negative impact on young men in Australia this week. The question...
03 March 2019
MALE SUICIDE
MEN'S HEALTH
Research confirms 5 uncomfortable facts about young male suicide
Researchers in the US have confirmed five well established but commonly overlooked facts about suicide in younger men. The ground-breaking study of children and younger adults (12 to 29 years) focused on...
01 March 2019
Four reasons sex abuse is a men’s health issue
The news that Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s most senior Catholic cleric, was convicted of sexually abusing two choirboys in 1996 has shocked the nation. The case is a stark reminder we need...
28 February 2019
MALE CANCER
When prostate cancer joins you in the bedroom
While prostate cancer detection and treatments have significantly improved survival rates for men (95% after five years) the impact on their sexual and mental health can have serious consequences. Erectile dysfunction, urinary...
28 February 2019
LGBTQI+
Gay men face increased health risk from being underweight
Males who identify as gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex have a variety of distinct health needs. New research has found that gay and bisexual men may be more likely to have an...
26 February 2019
Fatherhood symposium to feature world leaders in parenting
Professor Paul Ramchandani, a leading UK researcher into the area of fathers’ mental health, is a keynote speaker at a fatherhood Symposium taking place at Deakin University, Melbourne, in early May.
25 February 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
Push-ups an effective way to measure heart health in men
Men who can knock out 40 push-ups in a row are 96 per cent less likely to develop heart disease than those who can do fewer than 10, according to a Harvard...
22 February 2019
The artist’s view: exploring popular notions of masculinity
With Gillette’s recent advertising campaign controversially taking a position against ‘toxic masculinity’, several Australian artists have taken a deeper look at what it is to be male. Gold Coast artist and writer...
19 February 2019
Five ways national health screening programs exclude men
The national conversation about men’s health commonly focuses on men’s perceived reluctance to get help, when compared with women. Yet the more time you spend examining how health systems work, the more you...
18 February 2019
Men face more sex discrimination when job hunting
Men are more likely to face sex and gender discrimination when applying for jobs than women, according to a US study of 3,000 job applicants.
11 February 2019
Save Our Mates Roadshow around South Australia
Two roadshows addressing men’s health will touch multiple towns around South Australia in February and March, offering free advice, free food and a safe space to discuss personal stories.
08 February 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
Men get post natal depression too, and as the mother’s main support, they need help
This article was compiled by Richard Fletcher, University of Newcastle; Jacqui Macdonald, Deakin University, and Louise Newman, University of Melbourne and is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. England’s National Health Service...
07 February 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
Addressing men’s health crisis in Ballarat
Health practitioners in Ballarat, Victoria, are working to set up a new health clinic to tackle a range of health and social issues impacting the men in the city. The male suicide...
05 February 2019
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
More Indigenous Men's Health Workers Needed Say Experts
More Indigenous Health Workers, including those specialising in men’s health, are needed to meet the health needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population.
30 January 2019
Male Psychology: What's Wrong With APA's Masculinity Guidelines ?
The American Psychological Association’s new guidelines on working with men and boys caused a media storm in the past month, because they endorsed the view that “traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful”. As with...
23 January 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
Men’s Health: What Can We Learn From Gillette’s Masculinity Ad?
Gillette, the razor company, has sparked global controversy, with a new advertising campaign in the US that places a focus on negative aspects of masculinity as part of its drive to become...
23 January 2019
MEN'S HEALTH
Labor Commits To National Men's Health Policy
NB: This article was first published in December 2018. It has not been updated to reflect the ALP's response to the launch of the new National Men's Strategy on 11 April 2019. ...
18 December 2018
MALE SUICIDE
10 Ways Politicians Can Do Better For Men And Boys
Could Governments do better for men and boys? The facts are compelling. Our sons are less educated than our daughters. Our brothers die younger than our sisters. Our fathers are more likely...
17 December 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
Movember report on masculinity and men’s health
Movember, the global men's health charity, has funded a new report on masculinity and men's health. The report aims to provide an overview of the current state of men’s health globally and...
27 November 2018
MALE SUICIDE
FATHERS
Dads' mental health: good news, bad news
Parenthood expert, Elly Taylor, shares her thoughts on the state of dads' mental health in Australia, following her presentation at the National Men's Health Gathering. I was only there for a few...
27 November 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
International Men's Day posters released
We've got a great selection of International Men's Day posters that you can download and print or share on social media using the hashtags #InternationalMensDay and #TalkingAboutMen.
19 November 2018
MENTAL HEALTH
Nathan Blacklock supports International Men's Day
The former NRL star, Nathan Blacklock, is supporting an International Men's Day event in Moree, New South Wales. Blacklock will speak about overcoming his own mental health challenges at a men's gathering...
18 November 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
No Bull gym members raise funds for men’s health
The No Bull HQ gym in Melbourne held a fundraising and awareness-raising event for the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF) on Saturday 17th November. The event was held in the run up...
17 November 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
Movember 2018 gets growing for men's health
Movember 2018 is underway. The men's health fundraising campaign that started from humble beginnings in Australia in 2030, has grown into a global movement that has been supported by more than 5...
04 November 2018
More events announced for International Men's Day
With just three weeks to go until International Men's Day (IMD) on Monday 19th November 2018, more Australian organisations are announcing how they will mark the day. As IMD is a grassroots...
29 October 2018
MENTAL HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
MEN'S HEALTH
New Approaches To Men's Mental Health Are Vital
By Kim O’Neill, CEO, On the Line More than 45% of Australians aged 16-85 years have experienced a mental illness at some point in their life, yet 65 per cent of people...
24 October 2018
GENDER EQUITY
Men's Health: Is gender a factor or not?
In the past decade there has been a growing awareness that gender is a key determinant of health. What this means is that “being a man” or “being a woman”, can shape...
22 October 2018
MALE SUICIDE
MEN'S HEALTH
News.com.au launches male suicide campaign
news.com.au, the news and entertainment website, has launched a campaign to highlight the issue of male suicide. The Australian Men's Health Forum (AMHF) has been involved in "The Silent Killer: Let’s make some...
15 October 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
National Men's Health Strategy: Have your say!
The Government has published its Draft National Men's Health Strategy and you have until Monday 5th November 2018 to make sure you have your say. If you want to help create a...
12 October 2018
MALE SUICIDE
MEN'S HEALTH
10 Surprising Facts About Men's Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day (Wednesday 10th October 2018) and to mark the day we've produced a list of 10 surprising facts about men and boys' mental health, some of which...
10 October 2018
Gender equality debate needs to be more inclusive
A new report on public beliefs about gender has concluded that discussions about gender equality in Australia need to be more open and inclusive. The “Girls to Men” report, from the 50/50...
08 October 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
Is Lack Of Sleep Harming Men’s Health?
This week is Sleep Awareness Week (1-7 October 2017), but what has sleep got to do with men’s health? Well, according to the Sleep Health Foundation, sleep problems can be bad for...
07 October 2018
MALE SUICIDE
MEN'S HEALTH
Male suicides in Australia up 10 per cent in 2017
The number of male suicides in Australia has risen by nearly 10% from 2,151 deaths in 2016 to 2,348 deaths in 2017, the highest annual figure in over a decade. Suicide now...
26 September 2018
MALE CANCER
MEN'S HEALTH
Australian Men Twice As Likely To Get Cancer
Australian Men are twice as likely to get cancer as the rest of the world according to new data from the World Health Organisation's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Men...
18 September 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
The Men’s Health Gathering Is Back
The National Men’s Health Gathering, Australia’s leading men’s health event, will take place in Parramatta, NSW, from 12-14 November 2018. Last held in 2015, The Gathering has been connecting people who are...
05 September 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
MALE SUICIDE
Join Our Male Suicide Prevention Network
Do you want to help prevent male suicide in Australia? Male suicide kills six men a day in Australia. Closing the gender suicide gap and reducing the number of male suicides to...
04 September 2018
National Men's Health Policy Update
Work on developing a new National Male Health Strategy is now underway, with public consultations expected to take place in late 2018/early 2019. The Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, hosted a National...
04 September 2018
Governor General to Open Men's Health Gathering
The Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC, will open the 2018 Men's Health Gathering to be held in Parramatta in November. Sir Peter brings a wealth of experience and notoriety in the men's health sector...
03 August 2018
Nominations Open For Men's Health Awards
The Australian Men's Health Forum (AMHF) is seeking nominations for the 2018 AMHF Men’s Health Awards. These prestigious awards, which honour those who have made an outstanding contribution to the men's health field, will...
31 July 2018
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MEN
Scholarships for Indigenous Male Health Workers
The Australian Men's Health Forum is offering twenty 20 scholarship places worth $625 each to Male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workers wanting to attend the 9th National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
30 July 2018
New National Male Health Strategy Announced
Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, has announced plans to develop a new National Male Health Policy to be launched in 2020. Speaking during Men's Health Week (11th-17th June 2017), Mr Hunt said:...
13 June 2018
Men’s Health Week: Find Out How You Can Get Involved
Men’s Health Week is nearly here and runs from Monday 11th to Sunday 17th of June. This year’s Men’s Health Week theme – “Men and Families: Making Healthy Connections” – explores the...
04 June 2018
MEN'S HEALTH
Radio Advert Saved Aussie Man’s Life! Find Out How...
Source: Northern Star A radio advert promoting Men’s Health Week in 2012 saved a New South Wales’ man’s life, according to The Northern Star newspaper. Wayne Randal, a production manager at the...
04 June 2018