Here are 4 important men's health things we think you should know about...

From the Men's Health Information and Resource Centre at the University of Western Sydney.

2013 is shaping up to be a huge year for people working in male health. There's plenty on!

1. The eternal question: how do we get men to become involved in programs?

Not surprisingly, this is one of the most common questions as organisations consider how to meet the health needs of males. Engaging Men is an important training event to be held in Newcastle on March 14 and 15.

At just $400 for a full two-day program, you'll come away being a better worker with an improved ability to reach out to men and help them help themselves. It's the kind of event that will pay for itself just in improved attendance at your own events (think Men's Health Week)!

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Report: "What Works To Engage Fathers?"

On September 14th of 2011, the 'What Works To Engage Dads?' forum, was held at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney.

Following on from what was a most enjoyable and most useful day, we are very pleased to share with you the report from the event.  Please find a copy of the report available for you to download here.

This report provides a fitting summary of the day and we hope that you will share it around with your colleagues and in your practices.

Adopting an approach that actively includes fathers is proven to pay great dividends in improving child and family health outcomes.  Not only is being father-inclusive good for your client families, it is also hugely positive for your own organisations by adopting a stance that acknowledges the vital roles of both parents in family health.

I would like to thank you for making the time to attend this forum and be part of what is very a much an innovative approach in health.  And I would like to thank our sponsoring partners and speakers for making the day possible.

All the best,

Director
Men's Health Information & Resource Centre
University Of Western Sydney

Parenting Support in the 21st Century - Dads Wanted for Research

Are you a father of a 2-12 year old that uses the internet to get parenting information and support?

Researchers at the University of Queensland are interested in finding out parents’ preferences for parenting support, and their use of different information sources, including websites and social media. We are conducting a large Australia-wide survey to investigate how technology has changed parenting support and to find ways to improve advice services for parents in the future.

If you have a 2-12 year old child and are happy to complete the anonymous 20-minute survey, please go to the following link:

http://psy.uq.edu.au/21c

You can also find us on facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Parenting-Support-in-the-21st-Century/409075775784382

Thank you for your assistance. Please feel free to share the survey link with other parents.

Is the health system failing men? (Sydney Morning Herald)

Australian males die, on average, five years earlier than women. Four experts discuss why this longevity gap is so difficult to bridge.

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Online study looking at Self and Health Behaviours

You are invited to participate in an online study looking at Self and Health Behaviours. This project, conducted as part of a PhD in psychology at the Australian National University, is investigating how people understand themselves, and how this relates to their health attitudes and the things they do.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Participation involves answering some questions about yourself, your attitudes and your behaviours. It's completely anonymous and voluntary. It takes about 20 minutes to complete the study. If you would like to participate in this study, please follow this link: https://anupsych.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_8xhKKcxHqlBBSTi . If you would like more information, please contact tegan.cruwys@anu.edu.au.