Hawkesbury Bloke's Day Report - a glimpse at the types of activities that are conducted each year at the  "Bloke's Day".

A "men's health checklist" for considering what is important for health checks for men at each life stage. Copies of this pamphlet are available from Hawkesbury District Health Service. Ph: (02) 45605714.

"Men's Health Questionairre" - can be used by men to identify areas for discussion with their GP. Copies of this pamphlet are available from Hawkesbury District Health Service. Ph: (02) 45605714.

  "Working with Men" - One Day Training Workshops conducted by Uniting Care Burnside.

A model business plan for male health - this example is from South Australia and deals primarily with rural regions, and provides some helpful considerations for others.

Fathering the effects can last a lifetime:supporting men in the biggest challenge of all - Fatherhood. Porter S, Mabbutt J. Journal of the Child and Family Health Nurses Association (NSW) inc. Vol 15, No. 3 June 2005. This is an evaluation of a 'Dads at Home' group run as a pilot project in Cronulla in June/July 2004. The Dads at Home group was developed in collaboration between James Mabbutt, a consumer, and Stuart Porter, a Health Promotion Worker and local Men's Health contact person in the former South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service.

This comprehensive Men's Health Checklist has been put together by the Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service and has been distributed to a number of men, Divisions of GPs and GPs with much positive response. Please feel free to download this copy and distribute.

Strength Cards for Men: These images were collated by Gabrielle Borggaard from Mercy Family Services Goodna. They connect strengths words with images about men and their families. Cut them out and laminate and they can be used for a variety of exercises with men. It is a free resource so feel free to add your own words/ images. The images are from a web site providing pictures and can be used for free as long as there is no profit or advertising attached. The address is www.corbis.com – you register for free and have access to their online library.

A list of print resources for health promotion with males - and where to obtain them (brochures, posters etc)..

A selected list of counselling, fathering and anger management services for men (Sydney area).

"The Blokes' Booklet" - from Blacktown City Council - A comprehensive list of social and welfare services available to be used by males in Western Sydney.

The "Three in One" Men's Shed Evaluation Approach - a discussion of this evaluation approach - and evaluation more generally - from Dave Fildes in Wollongong.

"Wow! I'm a Dad! the most important job I'll ever have" a resource booklet for downloading (launched at the 6th National Men's Health Conference on Tuesday Oct 11th, 2005).

During pregnancy some fathers may not be prepared for the feelings of uncertainty they experience. To assist fathers in this transition period, this booklet was developed in partnership between South Western Sydney Area Health Service, Tresilian, Karitane and Northern Sydney and Central Coast Men's Health Unit.

The booklet provides practical advice and solutions to common issues faced by first time fathers, and addresses the psychological, emotional and physical changes experienced by first time fathers during the second and third trimester of pregnancy and first few weeks post birth. These changes may affect the mental health and wellbeing of the father which may in turn affect the wellbeing and health of his partner, baby and family unit. The book raises a new father's awareness of fatherhood issues, men's health and helps in developing parenting, bonding and relationship skills within the whole family unit.

Keeping the balance - older men and healthy ageing (2001)
Discussion paper prepared by MHIRC on behalf of the NSW Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing (formally the Committee on Ageing).
Many men look forward to retirement with eager anticipation of endless golf or fishing and release from the tyranny of going to work. However, for many older men, the reality of retirement, particularly if it comes earlier than planned or in circumstances not of their choosing, can be very different. While some older men revel in the chance to explore new dimensions of life, others suffer a loss of self-esteem and sense of purpose in their lives as a consequence of their changed role in life and status in the community. This discussion paper draws on MHIRC's research with members of the Older Men: New Ideas group (OM:NI), and the results of a seminar on older men and community building.

The "Me & My Family" Program Manual, developed by Jesuit Social Services, is also available in Word (.doc) format. This program provides a respectful way of working with men who have ben violent in their families.

If you have program resources you would like to post on this site for others to use, please contact MHIRC - e-mail m.woods@uws.edu.au

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