The Men's Health Forum NSW was launched in Sydney on December 2, 2011.
The Men’s Health Forum NSW is open to all men and women, who are involved in improving the health, relationships and wellbeing of men in NSW.
Our vision is to improve male health, relationships and wellbeing in NSW. For more information email Greg Millan at greg@menshealthservices.com.au
A full report from the December 2 Launch Meeting is available here.
"Making their Mark"
A new video on young men produced by The Regional Men's Health Initiative in Western Australia. Supported by the McCusker Charitable Foundation and the "Mates 500 Relay". View the video here
LINKS TO MEN'S HEALTH & WELLBEING WEBSITES
Aboriginal Men's Health
http://www.ahmrc.org.au
Andrology Australia
http://www.andrologyaustralia.org
Australasian Men's Health Forum (AMHF)
http://www.amhf.org.au/
AMHF is the national peak body implementing a social approach to improving male health and wellbeing. AMHF is an alliance of individual men and women, organisations and service providers actively engaged in or interested in addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, educational, social, spiritual, developmental and relational needs of men and boys in Australia and any other issues that impact on them. AMHF organises Men's Health Week each year and conducts the National Male Health Gatherings every two years. For information on the National Male Health Gathering in Perth September 19 - 22, 2011 click here
Australian Directory of Men's Support Services
http://admss.com.au/
This directory aims to be the most comprehensive and up to date listing of programs and services which are targeted to helping men.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/
The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder. It has many resources and a community education program
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Cancer Council
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au
Hunter Domestic Violence Support & Advisory Services
This service has a web site for men who are affected by violence in their relationships.
www.dvs4men.com
Gay and Lesbian Telephone Counselling and Community Services
http://www.glcsnsw.org.au/
Child Support Agency
http://www.csa.gov.au/
Dads and Daughters
http://www.dadsanddaughters.org/
Depnet - good site for information and support for men managing depression and anxiety
http://www.depnet.com.au
Diabetes Australia
http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/
Dr Rob King - Men's Health Physician, Specialist in men's sexual health Sydney CBD location 1300 465 700
https://www.drrobking.com.au/
Foundation 49 - Men's Health organisation (49% of the oz population are men)
http://www.49.com.au/
Men's Advisory Network (MAN) Peak men's organisation in Western Australia
http://www.man.org.au
Menalive - website of Jed Diamond, USA men's health expert in Irritable Male Syndrome, Male Menopause, and Male Depression
http://www.menalive.com/
Mensline Australia - 24/7 telephone help line 1300 78 9978. Has a good range of resources on their website.
http://www.menslineaus.org.au
Men’s Health Australia – National web portal for issues relating to men’s health. Provides a range of resources and reports on men’s issues that can be downloaded including back copies of emale
www.menshealthaustralia.net/
Men's Sheds in Australia. National site for information on men's sheds and a locater to find a men's shed in your area.
http://www.mensshed.org/
One in Three. The One in Three campaign aims to raise public awareness of the existence and needs of male victims of family violence and abuse. The aim is to work with government and non-government services to provide assistance to male victims and to reduce the incidence and impacts of family violence on Australian men, women and children. The website contains a great deal of information on this growing social issue.
http://www.oneinthree.com.au/
Sydney Men's Health
Dr Michael Lowy is a sexual health physician specialising in men's health conditions, sexual medicine and counselling. He is specifically trained in the treatment of male sexual dysfunction (libido, erection, ejaculation disorders), relationship and sexual problems affecting individuals and couples. Lots of reliable medical information on this website.
http://www.sydneymenshealth.com.au
Postnatal Depression - information and resources for men and families
http://www.postpartummen.com/
Uncle Project - mentoring for youth website
http://www.uncle.org.au
MEN'S HEALTH & WELLBEING RESOURCES
What helps for young people with depression
http://www.menshealthservices.com.au/What_works_for_depression_in_young_people.pdf
Your Court, Your Safety
A new guide to the Court system for people experiencing domestic violence, useful for both men and women who are victims of domestic violence
http://www.menshealthservices.com.au/Your_Court_Your_Safety_Guide_DV.pdf
Sexuality, Intimacy and Cancer
A booklet on sexuality, sexual health and intimacy for people with cancer and their partners. Down load the booklet here
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