The primary role that M.A.N. plays is resourcing the sector through supporting service providers, organisations and professionals from various disciplines, who work with males of all ages. In addition M.A.N. refers individuals to the most appropriate services, plus provides general community education and raises awareness of the issues affecting males of all ages.

In 2002, M.A.N. received funding from the Department of Health to investigate the options for establishing and maintaining a viable network for community based men's groups in Western Australia. The rationale for this funding may be found in the government's election commitments contained in the Men's Health Direction Statement.

• Community engagement, stakeholders, and grassroots
• Networking hub
• Commercial alliances
• Training development

• 1. Information Services

• 1.1. Website

• 1.2. Newsletter

• 1.3. Services data base

• 1.4. Promote events, issues and contact among men’s health groups.

• 2. Partnerships

• 2.1 Form and strengthen partnerships with other agencies, organisations and community groups to advocate and progress issues related to men’s health.

• 3. Program Delivery

• 3.1. International Men’s Health Week.

• 3.2. Coordinate and conduct one major conference or seminar/workshop on men’s health and wellbeing related topics per year.

• 3.3. Conduct a minimum of ten men’s health information sessions per year

• 3.4. Conduct a minimum of 3 Pit Stop programs per year

• 4. Evaluation

• 4.1. Evaluation of the overall services provided, including the impact of MAN activities and advocacy on service providers’ and partner agencies’ involvement/capacity to support men on health and well-being issues.