REPORTS

State of Men’s Health 2016

Male Health and Wellbeing WA Sector Needs Analysis

A Quiet Crisis – Male Health in Rural, Remote and Regional Western Australia (summarised version)

A Quiet Crisis – Male Health in Rural, Remote and Regional Western Australia (full empirical version)

The health and wellbeing status of WA males and the MAN Forum Report

In May 2013, MAN brought together key sector leaders to collectively investigate issues of male health and wellbeing. Forum findings reveal that in order to achieve changes in male health and wellbeing outcomes, there needs to be an increase in the number of males accessing support and assistance, as well as increased innovation and leadership from both the state government and the wider community.

Men’s health and wellbeing strategy 2010-2014_Victoria Indigenous Male Health

The development of the Victorian Men’s health and wellbeing strategy 2010 –2014 (the strategy) provides for the first time an overarching framework to focus attention and direct action on key issues affecting the health of Victorian men. The strategy is a foundation document that will support efforts by health services, community groups and government to better respond to the health needs of men.

Health and Wellbeing of Adults in Western Australia 2014, Overview and Trends

This report describes the findings from the 2014 Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System and provides the health sector and the general public with important information about a number of aspects of health and wellbeing of the Western Australian adult population.

Development of a National Men’s Health Policy

Australian males generally enjoy better health and a longer life expectancy than males in most other countries in the world. Yet, on average, Australian males have a shorter life expectancy than Australian females, and some population groups of males, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males, have significantly shorter life expectancies than others.

Counting the Cost – The Impact of Young Men’s Mental Health on the Australian Economy

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that 26.5% of adolescents (one in four young people in this age group) will experience a mental health problem. In spite of this, rates of help-seeking among young Australians, and particularly among young men, remain low. Tragically, suicide continues to be the leading cause of death for young men in Australia, accounting for 22% of all deaths; with male youth.

Australian Government Response on Mens Health

The Australian Government welcomes the report of the Senate Select Committee on Men’s Health and the opportunity to respond to its recommendations. The Australian Government is committed to improving the health of Australian males and has achieved significant milestones in the area of male health in the context of a broad health reform agenda to improve health outcomes for all Australians.

AIHW – Suicide and hospitalised self-harm in Australia

Suicide and intentional self-harm are significant public health problems in Australia. Since the mid-1980s, over 2,000 Australians have died by suicide each year, with counts peaking at over 2,600 in 1997 and 1998. Since the turn of the century, more than 20,000 Australians have been admitted to hospital each year as a result of intentionally self-inflicted injuries. This report provides a statistical picture of suicide and intentional self-harm in Australia based on administrative data sources.

AIHW – Health of Australia’s Males

There is increasing awareness that males and females have distinct health needs and concerns related to their biology and roles in society. This is illustrated by different rates of injury, illness and mortality; different attitudes towards health and risks; and the way each group uses, or does not use, health services. In this context, in May 2010 the Australian Government launched the National Male Health Policy, which provides a framework for improving the health

AIHW – Health of Australia’s Males 0-24

The years from birth to young adulthood (ages 0–24) encompass a breadth of life stages in which males undergo major developmental changes and acquire important social and health behaviours. In 2011, 3.7 million males (more than one-third of the Australian male population) were aged 0–24. Consequently, the health status of this population group is important both for the individuals concerned, and for the health and productivity of the future adult population. This report is the third in a series funded under the National Male Health Policy (DoHA 2010). It builds the evidence base for the health of young males in Australia, focusing on those health conditions and risk factors that are age-specific (such as congenital anomalies) and those where large sex differences are observed (such as injury).

AIHW – Health for Australia’s Males Over 25

This report is the fourth in a series that builds the evidence base on the health of Australia’s males. This report has a focus on males aged 25 and over, who comprise two-thirds of the Australian male population and encompasses diverse life stages that see males establish themselves in the workforce, change career paths, form long-term relationships, have children and retire. The report focuses on topics that are age-specific (such as healthy ageing), are of particular relevance to this age group (such as suicide), and those where large sex differences are observed (such as workplace injury).

AIHW – Health for Australia’s Males A Focus on Five Population Groups

This report is the second in a series on the health of Australia’s males. It examines the distinct health profiles of five population groups, characterised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, remoteness, socioeconomic disadvantage, region of birth, and age.

AIHW – Access Issue No. 38 2014

Australia’s Health 2014

Improvements in Child Protection Reporting

Hospitalised Injury Rises with Older Age

Disability Support Services

2013 National Drug Strategy Household Survey

AIHW – 2014 Mental Health Services Aboriginal Men’s Health Strategy 2012-2015

This Mental health services—in brief 2014 report has been produced as a companion publication to the Mental health services in Australia website. The report provides an annual overview of key statistics and related information on mental health services, while incorporating updates made to the website over the 12 months to November 2014.

Men’s Health Report 2013/14

The Men’s Health Report 2013/14 summarises the information gathered from a health and community services forum. The report highlights what is needed to progress the men’s health and wellbeing agenda and drive positive change. Key findings included a call for a West Australian Male Health Policy, increased sector collaboration, increased innovation, education and awareness to encourage men to access services, and improved sector leadership from both the state government and community areas. The report was extensively distributed to Western Australian GPs, school principals, community service organisations and other key government, corporate and community stakeholders.

Towards a Future Without Violence

Community violence has a direct impact on the wellbeing and safety of individuals and communities. The World Health Assembly has declared that violence in general is a leading worldwide public health issue. From a public health perspective, between 2000-2008 in Western Australia, interpersonal violence (which includes community violence and family violence) ranked sixth as a cause of injury death, fourth as a cause of hospitalisation, seventh as a cause of premature death and sixth as a cause of injury burden in Western Australia. During this period, there were 58,794 hospital bed days due to interpersonal violence, with an estimated hospitalisation cost over $97.1 million (Department of Health WA 2011). Community violence also has an impact on our health, education, justice, social and welfare systems.

The Epidemiology of Injury in Western Australia, 2000-2008

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology of injury in Western Australia (WA) from 2000 to 2008. Its purpose is to describe the magnitude of the injury problem; trends; characteristics of the population at risk, including socioeconomic and environmental factors; and the impact of injury on health service use. It continues and expands upon the previous “Epidemiology of Injury in Western Australia 1989 to 2000” and the national reports produced by the National Injury Surveillance Unit (Gillam, et al., 2003; Bradley and Harrison, 2008); and will inform government and non-government programs, policies and services to address this major public health problem.

Taking Preventative Action

A response to Australia: The Healthiest country by 2020

Support for Families When a Parent Works Away

The ‘home and away’ cycle may bring out a range of emotions and can affect each family differently. families can work together to overcome these challenges and deal with the range of emotions that may arise.

Summary of Australia Indigenous health, 2014

This summary includes the following information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples:
• population
• births
• deaths
• common health problems
• health risk and protective factors.

National Male Health Policy

An overview of some of the main risk factors and health issues affecting men.

National Male Health Policy – Supporting Document

Men’s Health Policy

The Impact of FIFO Work Practices on Mental Health

This report highlights ongoing concern in the community about the impact of FIFO on workers’ mental health. The inquiry received over 130 formal submissions and many more informal contacts and phone calls from individuals wishing to contribute. This high level of engagement with the inquiry and levels of public concern are in part a reflection of the widespread impact of FIFO work arrangements. There are
approximately 60,000 FIFO workers in Western Australia, meaning that up to 60,000 families are impacted by FIFO.

  • State of Men’s Health 2016
  • Male Health and Wellbeing WA Sector Needs Analysis
  • A Quiet Crisis – Male Health in Rural, Remote and Regional Western Australia (summarised version)
  • A Quiet Crisis – Male Health in Rural, Remote and Regional Western Australia (full empirical version)
  • The health and wellbeing status of WA males and the MAN Forum Report
    • In May 2013, MAN brought together key sector leaders to collectively investigate issues of male health and wellbeing. Forum findings reveal that in order to achieve changes in male health and wellbeing outcomes, there needs to be an increase in the number of males accessing support and assistance, as well as increased innovation and leadership from both the state government and the wider community.
  • Men’s health and wellbeing strategy 2010-2014_Victoria Indigenous Male Health
    • The development of the Victorian Men’s health and wellbeing strategy 2010 –2014 (the strategy) provides for the first time an overarching framework to focus attention and direct action on key issues affecting the health of Victorian men. The strategy is a foundation document that will support efforts by health services, community groups and government to better respond to the health needs of men.
  • Health and Wellbeing of Adults in Western Australia 2014, Overview and Trends
    • This report describes the findings from the 2014 Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System and provides the health sector and the general public with important information about a number of aspects of health and wellbeing of the Western Australian adult population.
  • Development of a National Men’s Health Policy
    • Australian males generally enjoy better health and a longer life expectancy than males in most other countries in the world. Yet, on average, Australian males have a shorter life expectancy than Australian females, and some population groups of males, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males, have significantly shorter life expectancies than others.
  • Counting the Cost – The Impact of Young Men’s Mental Health on the Australian Economy
    • The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that 26.5% of adolescents (one in four young people in this age group) will experience a mental health problem. In spite of this, rates of help-seeking among young Australians, and particularly among young men, remain low. Tragically, suicide continues to be the leading cause of death for young men in Australia, accounting for 22% of all deaths; with male youth.
  • Australian Government Response on Mens Health
    • The Australian Government welcomes the report of the Senate Select Committee on Men’s Health and the opportunity to respond to its recommendations. The Australian Government is committed to improving the health of Australian males and has achieved significant milestones in the area of male health in the context of a broad health reform agenda to improve health outcomes for all Australians.
  • AIHW – Suicide and hospitalised self-harm in Australia
    • Suicide and intentional self-harm are significant public health problems in Australia. Since the mid-1980s, over 2,000 Australians have died by suicide each year, with counts peaking at over 2,600 in 1997 and 1998. Since the turn of the century, more than 20,000 Australians have been admitted to hospital each year as a result of intentionally self-inflicted injuries. This report provides a statistical picture of suicide and intentional self-harm in Australia based on administrative data sources.
  • AIHW – Health of Australia’s Males
    • There is increasing awareness that males and females have distinct health needs and concerns related to their biology and roles in society. This is illustrated by different rates of injury, illness and mortality; different attitudes towards health and risks; and the way each group uses, or does not use, health services. In this context, in May 2010 the Australian Government launched the National Male Health Policy, which provides a framework for improving the health
  • AIHW – Health of Australia’s Males 0-24
    • The years from birth to young adulthood (ages 0–24) encompass a breadth of life stages in which males undergo major developmental changes and acquire important social and health behaviours. In 2011, 3.7 million males (more than one-third of the Australian male population) were aged 0–24. Consequently, the health status of this population group is important both for the individuals concerned, and for the health and productivity of the future adult population. This report is the third in a series funded under the National Male Health Policy (DoHA 2010). It builds the evidence base for the health of young males in Australia, focusing on those health conditions and risk factors that are age-specific (such as congenital anomalies) and those where large sex differences are observed (such as injury).
  • AIHW – Health for Australia’s Males Over 25
    • This report is the fourth in a series that builds the evidence base on the health of Australia’s males. This report has a focus on males aged 25 and over, who comprise two-thirds of the Australian male population and encompasses diverse life stages that see males establish themselves in the workforce, change career paths, form long-term relationships, have children and retire. The report focuses on topics that are age-specific (such as healthy ageing), are of particular relevance to this age group (such as suicide), and those where large sex differences are observed (such as workplace injury).
  • AIHW – Health for Australia’s Males A Focus on Five Population Groups
    • This report is the second in a series on the health of Australia’s males. It examines the distinct health profiles of five population groups, characterised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, remoteness, socioeconomic disadvantage, region of birth, and age.
  • AIHW – Access Issue No. 38 2014
    • Australia’s Health 2014
    • Improvements in Child Protection Reporting
    • Hospitalised Injury Rises with Older Age
    • Disability Support Services
    • 2013 National Drug Strategy Household Survey
  • AIHW – 2014 Mental Health Services Aboriginal Men’s Health Strategy 2012-2015
    • This Mental health services—in brief 2014 report has been produced as a companion publication to the Mental health services in Australia website. The report provides an annual overview of key statistics and related information on mental health services, while incorporating updates made to the website over the 12 months to November 2014.
  • Towards a Future Without Violence
    • Community violence has a direct impact on the wellbeing and safety of individuals and communities. The World Health Assembly has declared that violence in general is a leading worldwide public health issue. From a public health perspective, between 2000-2008 in Western Australia, interpersonal violence (which includes community violence and family violence) ranked sixth as a cause of injury death, fourth as a cause of hospitalisation, seventh as a cause of premature death and sixth as a cause of injury burden in Western Australia. During this period, there were 58,794 hospital bed days due to interpersonal violence, with an estimated hospitalisation cost over $97.1 million (Department of Health WA 2011). Community violence also has an impact on our health, education, justice, social and welfare systems.
  • The Epidemiology of Injury in Western Australia, 2000-2008
    • This report provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology of injury in Western Australia (WA) from 2000 to 2008. Its purpose is to describe the magnitude of the injury problem; trends; characteristics of the population at risk, including socioeconomic and environmental factors; and the impact of injury on health service use. It continues and expands upon the previous “Epidemiology of Injury in Western Australia 1989 to 2000” and the national reports produced by the National Injury Surveillance Unit (Gillam, et al., 2003; Bradley and Harrison, 2008); and will inform government and non-government programs, policies and services to address this major public health problem.
  • Taking Preventative Action
    • A response to Australia: The Healthiest country by 2020
  • Support for Families When a Parent Works Away
    • The ‘home and away’ cycle may bring out a range of emotions and can affect each family differently. families can work together to overcome these challenges and deal with the range of emotions that may arise.
  • Summary of Australia Indigenous health, 2014
    • This summary includes the following information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples:
      • population
      • births
      • deaths
      • common health problems
      • health risk and protective factors.
  • National Male Health Policy
    • An overview of some of the main risk factors and health issues affecting men.
  • National Male Health Policy – Supporting Document
  • Men’s Health Policy
  • The Impact of FIFO Work Practices on Mental Health
    • This report highlights ongoing concern in the community about the impact of FIFO on workers’ mental health. The inquiry received over 130 formal submissions and many more informal contacts and phone calls from individuals wishing to contribute. This high level of engagement with the inquiry and levels of public concern are in part a reflection of the widespread impact of FIFO work arrangements. There are
      approximately 60,000 FIFO workers in Western Australia, meaning that up to 60,000 families are impacted by FIFO.

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