Time Speaker Organisation/Title Topic 0:00 Russell Goodrick MC - MHWWA Welcome and acknowledgements 2:45 Shaun Nannup Welcome to Country 9:25 Hon. Roger Cook MLA Minister for Health Official launch via video 11:00 Dean Dyer Policy dev. Rep MHWWA Policy summary 17:50 Miles Protter Discussion Moderator Intro to cross-sector discussion 20:25 Hon. Kyle [...]
A new era of cross-sector collaboration and resource sharing promises to end siloed approaches that have so far failed to sufficiently impact on many of the crises impacting the lives of WA boys and men. At the State Library of WA Theatrette in this Men’s Health Week 2019, over 130 leaders and representatives of WA’s [...]
Will the WA Labor Government and the WA Liberal Party Stand By Their Commitment to Man Up, Stand Up and Sign Up to a WA Male Health Policy? We as a progressive society in Australia are well and truly into another year, as we edge closer to the big 2020. Just like the years before, [...]
WA Father of the Year 2016 In case you missed it, with Meerilinga – Dads in the Early Years, Dads WA Ngala and The Fathering Project, we were pleased to announce Hamish McCracken as out WA Father of the Year for 2016. Check out the website for more information! Mental Health Week 2016 Men’s Health [...]
So far this year, 41 women in Australia have died as a result of violence against women. It's a figure higher than terrorism in this country, and one that we're struggling to deal with as a society. The ABS's Personal Safety Survey, last carried out in 2012, showed that one in six women and one [...]
In case you haven't seen this great doco The Mask You Live In it's available on Netflix and these other services too. http://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in/see-the-film/buy-rent-stream/ The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Pressured by the media, their peer group, [...]
The journey to be MAN is one of courage, introspection and discovery. Watch this short stunning and powerful video as MEN bravely speak openly of the truth in their hearts.
The Ten to Men Study is examining the health and lifestyles of around 16,000 Australian males aged 10 to 55 years across three age groups: boys aged 10 to 14 years; young males aged 15-17 years; and adult males aged 18-55 years. Parents of boys aged 10 to 14 years are also being interviewed. Go [...]
Archibald Prize-winning artist Ben Quilty takes Julia back to his childhood home in Kenthurst. He revisits the bedroom he turned into his first art studio, adorning the walls with vivid imagery. Check out the video here.
87% of young men with mental health issues do not seek out help. A lot of things go unsaid between young men and their dads. Especially when it comes to mental health. The headspace Father's campaign aims to open up the conversation between fathers and sons and raise awareness about the support services available. Please [...]
