National study seeks conversation with carers (Central Coast, NSW)

It takes a village to care, is the old adage. Family, friends, church groups, neighbours, schools and support groups are all playing an important role in helping people to care for the dying at home.

“I couldn’t have done it without the help and support of everyone here,” said Leanne, a participant in the ARC Caring at end of life study who cared for her loved one at home in his final weeks.

 Associate Professor Debbie Horsfall and a team of researchers from the University of Western Sydney, Calvary Centre for Palliative Care Research ACT, CSIRO and Cancer Council NSW are currently conducting research with carers in order to better understand what happens when people come together to care. The team has already spoken with health professionals and end of life service providers and now they want to talk with carers. 

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EMALE Issue 119 (February 2013)

In this month's issue:

7 nutrients all men need

Men’s Health Week Community Grants

Work mental health issues cost billions

engaging men national training seminar

barriers that prevent older men getting help

Are you concerned about men and boys ability to get help when they need it?

future events

• 2013 Tasmanian Men's Gathering Waddamana, Tasmania March 8 – 11
• Men in Bali retreats A Man's Journey April 13 – 20 The Elders Way April 21 to 28
• 2013 National Indigenous Health Conference , Cairns, November 25th – 27th

EMALE Issue 117 (December 2012)

In this month's issue:

grey is the new black in workplace dynamics

boys hit by body blues

engaging men national training seminar

art therapy - ahead of its time

13 reasons it’s unlucky to be a male

news briefs

• World Cancer Day 4 February 2013

EMALE Issue 115 (October 2012)

In this month's issue:

NATIONAL UPDATE: What’s happening across Australia to improve male health & wellbeing?

Queensland update:

MEN’S WELLBEING INC

Victoria update:

Male Health Victoria (MHV)

New South Wales update:

The Men’s Health Forum of New South Wales (MHFNSW)

The Men’s Health Information & Resource Centre

engaging men MEN’S HEALTH, WELLBEING & RELATIONSHIPS TRAINING SEMINAR

Other State updates:

Tasmanian Men's Health and Wellbeing Association (TasMen)

Men’s Health SA (supported by the Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies at the University of South Australia)

The Men’s Advisory Network (M.A.N.) Inc. (Western Australia)

WA MEN’S SHED CONFERENCE

Northern Territory update

news briefs

• Computers lower risk of dementia among elderly
• Pot linked to testicular cancer
• LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Strategy consultation
• Carers NSW Expression of interest - National Carer Counselling Program

EMALE Issue 113 (August 2012)

In this month's issue:

Gamarada reconnecting men with spirit

time to step back and think

Current Men’s Health SERVICES Training Programs

• Effective Men’s Health Promotion

Proposed Graduate Diploma in Male Studies

men fare worse in education, health and crime

reaching out to men in the Kimberley

book reviews

• MenAlive: Stop Killer Stress With Simple Energy Healing Tools
• First-Time Father - The essential guide for the new dad

events

• THE BIG RED WALK SEPTEMBER 2
• MEN’S HEALTH NIGHT Armidale SEPTEMBER 12, 6.30PM – 9.00PM ARMIDALE BOWLING CLUB
• FATHERS ON THE MOVE: A toolbox approach to fatherhood in all its forms. August 24 – 26, Serpentine Retreat Centre, PERTH 

news briefs

• Movember Survivorship Summit
• Online Breastfeeding Cafe
• Hotline for elderly victims of abuse