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Australian Study Reveals Pressures Facing Teenage Boys

A landmark national study looks at the pressures shaping Australian teenage boys, revealing that many still feel bound by outdated ideas of what it means to “be a man”.

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Obama: we need to change the narrative about men

An in-depth podcast conversation featuring Barack and Michelle Obama headlined “Focus on What’s Right About Young Men”, will open up more "space to positively address the challenges of boys and men", according to a leading men's issues expert.

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Young Men and Sports Betting: New Study Finds Higher Risk of Gambling Harm

A new study by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found that young men who engage in sports and fantasy sports betting are at greater risk of developing problem gambling behaviours.

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The rate of sports betting has surged more than 57% – and younger people are betting

Australia already has the highest gambling losses globally. Now, new data show that between 2015 and 2022, the number of Australian men involved in sports betting has increased substantially. And for younger men, the rate of betting has surged more than 60%.

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Boys and young men in crisis says a new report

Boys and young men are in crisis, according to a new report from the UK highlighting a range of health and social issues, many of which are relevant in Australia.

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New ‘Strength in Asking’ campaign targets young men

A new campaign announced during Mental Health Month in October encourages young men to seek help with their mental health.

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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.

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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.

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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 and loneliness among men.

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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.

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