Networks
Men living in the northern rivers area can access a network called 'MENSNET'. This group is a collective of men who work with men and have a committment to developing better resources and supports for men and boys.
The group meets monthly for mutual support and planning activities such as the highly successful 'Campherence' held in April this year.
Future activities include-
- A Mens health Stand at PRIMEX-Casino
- Research into parents needs
- Involvment in a Fatherhood Festival in Bangalow for Fathers Day Weekend '04.
For more information please call (02) 66870008 or email davidhu@nrhs.health.nsw.gov.au
An Organisation called the 'Men's Health and Information Resource Centre' is located at the University of Western Sydney, Richmond Campus. The organisation is staffed by people who support initiatives into men's health and provide information and resources to the general public on application. They can be contacted via their website and a full range of services and support is viewable at this site. Also links to many other sites can be accessed at this web address. They are organising International Men's Health Week for 2006.
International Men's Health Week (IMHW) has been celebrated in Australia since 2003.
Why International Men's Health Week?
Men and boys face different health concerns that women and girls, and IMHW is an opportunity to both acknowledge these differences and look for ways to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys.
The week is also an opportunity to acknowledge the diversity of men and boys in NSW and to celebrate the positive contributions of men and boys to their communities.