Services are listed under the following Headings 24 Hour Helpline
Boy's Education
Depression and Suicide
Family Law
Fatherhood Men’s Groups and Men’s Sheds
Men's Health Men's Health Consultants
Men’s Issues
Health
Relationships
Sex Offenders
24 Hour Helpline Mensline Australia Mensline Australia supports men who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. A directory of men’s services and other resources are available on line at: (03) 8371 2800 www.menslineaus.org.au
Boys Education
Boys Learning Website: www.boyslearning.com.au Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle E-mail: men-and-boys@newcastle.edu.au Website: www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/fac
Depression and Suicide Beyond Blue the national depression initiative Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
Ministerial Council on Suicide Prevention The community website provides evidence-based information for family members, friends and others who are concerned about someone who is in distressed (in crisis) and potentially suicidal; or if they are currently supporting someone who is suicidal. http://www.mcsp.org.au/community/
Family Law Family Law Web Guide A very good website operated by the Shared Parenting Council of Australia: http://www.familylawwebguide.com.au Fatherhood Australian Institute of Family Studies Website: www.aifs.org.au Dads in the Early Years Resource —Meerilinga Young Children’s Services A resource designed to provide training, resources, and information to services that work with fathers with children 0-8 years. Also provides support, resources, and information to fathers of young children. An online Directory of Services contains contact information and hyperlinks to hundreds of WA-based organisations offering services to fathers. Online information sheets provide useful information about raising children. A playgroup for fathers and children is facilitated at the Woodvale Family Centre on Monday afternoons. Free Working with Fathers training is conducted every 2-3 months to family services staff. Address: 30, Chichester Drive, Woodvale Phone: (08) 9309-2377 Website: www.meerilinga.org.au Dictionary for Dads Our goal is to assist Dad’s in raising happy healthy children. Website: www.DictionaryforDads.com
Fatherhood Institute The UK's fatherhood think-tank Website:http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/ Separated Dads This UK website is designed to provide help and advice to separated fathers. Website: www.separateddads.co.uk/home.htm
Men’s Groups and Men’s Sheds Men’s Groups Australia Information on men’s groups: www.mensgroups.com.au
A list of WA Men's Groups can be found on the "Where to go for Assistance" section of this website.
Australian Men’s Sheds Association Website: www.mensshed.org
A list of WA Men's Sheds can be found on the "Where to go for Assistance" section of this website.
Men's Health
Better Health Channel Set up by the Victorian Government contains a good range of men's health topics and fact sheets on a vast array of topics www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
For Health Information in Other Languages
Health Translations Directory contains over 10,000 resources in 58 languages. www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au
Foundation 49 Health advice for Australian men http://www.49.com.au/
Mens ehealth Network Putting Mens health as a priority
www.mehn.org.au
Men's Health Australia Australia's primary source of information about the psychological and social wellbeing of men and boys. http://www.menshealthaustralia.net It has been developed in partnership with the Men's Health Information & Resource Centre (MHIRC) at the University of Western Sydney, the South Australian Men's Health Alliance (SAMHA) and the Australasian Men's Health Forum (AMHF). Andrology Australia -Australian Centre of Excellence in Male Reproductive Health Monash Institute of Reproduction and Development Phone: (03) 9594 7134 Email: info@andrologyaustralia.org Website: www.andrologyaustralia.org
Department of Health and Ageing. Website: http://www.health.gov.au/
Department of Veteran’s Affairs Website: http://www.dva.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx Foundation 49 A men's health resource organisation. Website: www.49.com.au
Goldfields Men’s Health Website: www.wellman.org.au
Healthinsite www.healthinsite.gov.au
Is an Australian Government website which is a
bit harder to find your way around but has good information for experienced
internet users. International Men's Health Database http://imhd.emhf.org/
International Society for Men’s Health and Gender Website: www.ismh.org
M5 Project The M5 Project is being managed by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has drawn together a diverse group of health organisations all focused on ensuring men live long and rich lives. http://www.m5project.com.au/
Male Health (UK) Website: www.malehealth.co.uk
Male Health Center (USA) Website: www.malehealthcenter.com Medline Plus medlineplus.gov
Is an United States Government website, is
good for in-depth searches but no Australian resources.
Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre University of Western Sydney Email: menshealth@uws.edu.au Website: http://menshealth.uws.edu.au
Men’s Health and Wellbeing Association Website: www.menshealthandwellbeing.org.au MyDr www.mydr.com.au
a health information website set up by a
international medical publishing company.
National Prescribing Service
www.nps.org.au/consumers is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes quality use of medicines nad provides fact sheets and tools for managing your medicines.
Older Mens Health & Wellbeing This web site is designed to promote the health and wellbeing of older men, and to assist them to take greater control over their lives by providing a directory of links to useful resources. Website: http://www.oldermenswellbeing.com.au/
Pit Stop A health education program for men Website: http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/default.asp?documentid=613 Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia PCFA is leading the way in the battle against prostate cancer. Website: http://www.prostate.org.au
Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA Faculty of Health Sciences | Curtin University of Technology T +61 8 9266 9081 E phaiwa@curtin.edu.au W www.phaiwa.org.au The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare This is Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information. It was set up by an Act of Parliament to report to the nation on the state of its health and welfare. As an independent agency, we work with many government and non-government bodies across the nation to generate reliable, regular and current facts and figures on the health and welfare of Australians. http://www.aihw.gov.au/ Men's Health Consultants
Centre for Advancement of Men’s Health Website: www.mannet.com.au
mens health services Greg Millan, Men's Health Consultant, Subscribe to emale free men's health ebulletin by request. Mob: 0417 772 390 Email: greg@menshealthservices.com.au Website:www.menshealthservices.com.au Men’s Issues
Manhood Online Investigate Manhood Online Investigate some of the variety of articles at Manzine: www.manhood.com.au Working With Men Website: www.workingwithmen.org
XY: Profeminist Resource on Men, Masculinities and Gender XY is a website focused on men, masculinities, and gender politics. XY is a space for the exploration of issues of gender and sexuality, the daily issues of men's and women's lives, and practical discussion of personal and social change. Website: www.xyonline.net Health
ABC Health Matters Website: www.abc.net.au/health Better Health Channel Website: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au Cancer Foundation of WA Phone: (08) 9212 4333 Cancer Helpline 13 11 20 Website: www.cancerwa.asn.au Diabetes Australia-WA Phone: (08) 9325 7699 Website: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Fitness2live Website: https://www.fitness2live.com.au/
FPWA - Sexual health services for men Another service we offer is the Sexual Health Helpline. Metro callers 08 9227 6178 8.30am - 5.00pm weekdays. Country callers 1800198 205 9.00am - 5.00pm weekdays and Saturday Website: www.fpwa.org.au HealthInfo Line HealthInfo Line has numerous publications Phone: 1300 135 030 HealthInsite For reliable, high quality health information Website: www.healthinsite.gov.au Heart Foundation of Australia (WA Division) Phone: (08) 9388 3343 Heartline Information Service 1300 362 787 Website: www.heartfoundation.com.au MyDr Men’s Health Centre Website: www.mydr.com.au and click on Men’s Health Centre Virtual Medical centre Over 20,000 pages of reliable and FREE medical info updated daily www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
Relationships AttractWomen.com.au Expert Dating & Relationship Coaches for Men. Attract Women supports men who are struggling with dating and relationship problems when it comes to women. Details at: www.attractwomen.com.au
Sex Offenders Stop the Hurt A self-help website targeting sex offenders and/or men at risk of offending Website: www.stopthehurt.bravehost.com |