Western Australian men are significant and positive contributors to Western Australian life through their diverse family, work and community roles. To empower men to continue this positive involvement, allow our young men to reach their potential and to support all men to enjoy a long and high quality life, supporting the health and wellbeing of [...]
Men’s Health and Wellbeing WA is very excited to announce the implementation of our Man Up, Stand Up and Sign Up Social Media Campaign to advocate for a WA state-based Male Health Policy. In the light of an upcoming state election, we, as a peak body for men’s health and wellbeing, find it very timely [...]
Modern technology has made the world more interconnected than ever before. And as a result, we no longer have to be physically proximate to our place of work to interact with it and do our jobs. Thanks to broadband Internet connection and a rapidly evolving job market, the world of work is changing. More and [...]
The purpose of this report is to share the information gathered from an extensive research process which explored the needs of the general and male specific health service sector (‘the sector’) in relation to men’s health and wellbeing in Western Australia. The report addresses what the sector needs are to improve the effectiveness and efficiency [...]
A Quiet Crisis: Male Health in Rural, Remote and Regional Western Australia A report on the status of male health and wellbeing in non-metropolitan Western Australia and access to services Men’s Health and Wellbeing WA Sector Report December 2016 All Western Australian men are significant and positive contributors to Western Australian life through their [...]
Relationships Australia mensplace service aims to support men in addressing relationship and family issues. They may be single, partnered or separated. Developed and presented by experienced male facilitators, our courses are delivered in a comfortable and safe setting. A variety of courses are offered and we also have a broad selection of other programs and topics, [...]
Men’s Health Report Major new global survey debunks the myth that men often ignore their health One of the most comprehensive global surveys ever undertaken into men’s perceptions of their health reveals that the overwhelming majority of men want to take greater control of their health and well-being. They are also just as confident as [...]
The number of drownings in the Australian surf has surged over the past year, with data showing men now account for almost 90 per cent of deaths on the coast. The National Coastal Safety Report revealed a 24 per cent increase in coastal deaths in Australia. In the 12 months leading up to June, 130 [...]
Turf Care WA’s Western Australian Father of the Year Award 2016 Coordinating Committee is pleased to announce Mr Hamish McCracken from Australind as WA’s Father of the Year 2016. Hamish is a father of his 2 year old daughter Rachel and is married to his wife Jessica. Hamish is a stay-at-home dad whilst also being [...]
Thousands of Australian men have joined a viral selfie campaign to promote open conversations about suicide and mental health. The #ItsOkayToTalk campaign has gathered momentum globally after UK rugby player Luke Ambler posted a selfie that encouraged his friends and teammates to start opening up. Mr Ambler started the campaign after the sudden death of [...]
