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.
Read more4 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 men, such as mental health and male suicide.
Read moreDonate: 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.
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Read moreMen’s Sheds save lives, says health minister
Australia’s Men’s Shed movement is helping save older men’s lives, according to Greg Hunt MP, who last week announced $11m of new funding over the next four years.
Read moreAustralia'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.
Read more10 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 to die at work than our mothers. Our male friends are more likely to die by suicide than our female friend.
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