An Ilawarra high school is seeing increasing numbers for boys choosing to take part in a mentoring program that teaches them personal accountability.

Following its exploration into social and economic trends likely to impact suicide numbers, Suicide Prevention Australia is hosting a panel discussion in Brisbane at the end of the month to tackle themes raised in its white paper, Turning points: imagine a world without suicide.

While the power of walking and talking with other blokes is gaining momentum as an activity that develops social connection and can help address underlying mental health issues, add in a dog and the experience can become even more powerful. 

“If people were dying of cancer, or we had the coronavirus, it would be a national emergency, yet nothing is being done." So says Ballarat mental health advocate Andrew Collins, in a stinging criticism of the Government’s announcement of $64m funding for suicide prevention.

The Australian Men’s Shed Association is calling for funding applications for Round 20 of the Government’s National Shed Development program, with a pool of $500,000 available for distribution.

Researchers at Ball State, Indiana, say men who take full parental leave are more likely to have lasting relationships.

Stereotypes surrounding men’s interest in traditionally female-dominated professions shifted in the mainstream media after Gaylor Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) entered Hollywood 20 years ago in Meet the Parents.

Heterosexual men are contracting the HIV virus at a greater rate than gay men it has been reported in Western Australia.

With an alarming 3 in 4 Aussie blokes now overweight and obese, now is your chance to tell the Government what you think should be done about it.  

A Japanese poll compiled for International Men’s Day on 19 November has reported widespread pressure on men ‘to behave in masculine ways.’