Links
Please contribute any useful men's health and wellbeing links to: info@sydneymensfestival.org.au
Note: The websites linked here provide a broad range of views on men's issues, mental health, wellbeing and activism. These are not necessarily the views of the Sydney Men's Festival. The quality of the information linked here varies greatly and reader discretion is advised.
Australia
Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA)
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is the peak body supporting almost 1000 Men’s Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male based community development organisations. The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of the shed in the backyard that has long been a part of Australian culture. Men’s Sheds are found in many cities and towns around Australia and continue to spring up internationally.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Men's Rights Agency
Australia's national, non-profit organisation providing a better outcome for men and their families.
Mankind Project Australia
Through a network of independent Peer Support Groups, the ManKind Project assists Men to find and maintain their Mission in Life. Personal growth happens by supporting each other within a circle of Men with various background yet similar story.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
PCFA is a broad based community organisation dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families.
Australian Psychological Society
About APS Member Groups: provides links to APS Colleges, Branches, and Interest Groups and explains the process for setting up a new website for your Unit.
White Ribbon Australia
Support White Ribbon Australia's prevention work in schools, workplaces and communities. Get information on domestic violence and facts on men's violence against women.
Australian Men's Health Magazine
Your complete guide to fitness, health, nutrition, sex, travel, style and grooming.
Steve Biddulph
Steve Biddulph is one of the world’s best known parent educators. A psychologist for 30 years, he is now retired but continues to write and teach.
The Fatherhood Project
The Fatherhood Project is a not-for-profit organisation that supports all fathers to be actively and positively engaged in their children's lives. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of all children and all families.
Pathways Foundation
The Pathways Foundation is a National harm prevention charity that assists young people make the fundamental emotional shift from being a child to becoming a young adult.
Fathering Adventures
Unique Experiences To Help You Have Thriving Relationships. Transform Your Lives - Focus Your Family - Establish Your Legacy
Family Relationships - Australian Govenrment
Information for all families – whether together or separated – about family relationship issues. Find out about a range of services to assist families manage relationship issues, including helping families agree on arrangements for children after parents separate.
One in Three
The One in Three Campaign aims to raise public awareness of the existence and needs of male victims of family violence and abuse; to work with government and non-government services alike to provide assistance to male victims; and to reduce the incidence and impacts of family violence on Australian men, women and children.
The Rite Journey
The Rite Journey provides unique educational programs designed to support the development of self-aware, vital, responsible, respectful and resilient adults.
Men's Wellbeing
Mens Wellbeing was founded 20 years ago as the Men’s Health and Wellbeing Association of Queensland, after several men already involved in men’s personal growth work noted the deep lack of Government or community resources for men.
MISTER Newsletter
Men's Information Sheet To Every Region: MISTER is intended to provide men with inspiration and enrichment in their lives. More than a good read.
New South Wales
Western Sydney University Men's Health Information and Resource Centre
The Men's Health Information and Resource Centre explores men's health in terms of the factors in society and life that build or undermine this health.
COTA NSW
Council on the Ageing NSW COTA NSW is the peak organisation for people over 50 in New South Wales.
Australian Capital Territory
Victoria
Down to Earth
Down To Earth (Victoria) Co-operative Society Ltd. We put on Australia's largest outdoor alternative lifestyle festival.
Menergy
Menergy is the Victorian arm of a national not-for-profit organisation Mens Wellbeing that has been providing men’s events and men’s support groups for over 20 years.
Borderlands Co-operative
Independent network for holistic community development, activism, sustainability and action research.
Cecils Men's Hub
Virtual Men's Gathering website where men's events and men's groups are listed.
Queensland
Mends
Men’s group counselling for divorce or separation.
ManDate
MANDATE is the PA Research Foundation's movement to encourage men to take ownership of their health and rally together to support solution focused prostate cancer research.
The Joining
The Joining is a community of people willing to explore the deeper questions of personal life and relationship, men and women, who long to consciously grow together beyond the old cultural conditioning of traditional gender roles and expectations.
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia
West Australian Men's Gathering
West Australian Men's Gathering provides a opportunity for men to meet together in an environment that encourages honesty, trust, and the true expression of feelings.
The MensWork Project Inc
The MensWork Project Inc is an incorporated, not for profit action group who work to develop and present programs that bring about positive changes in issues related to men and boys.
Mens Place
Our mensplace service aims to support and enable men to address relationship and family issues, whether single, partnered, separated or re-partnered.
New Zealand
Essentially Men
Find a voice in a man’s world. Depression & anxiety. Better dad & person. Out of touch with emotions. Coping with stress & anger. Time to make changes.
The Rite Journey
The Rite Journey provides unique educational programs designed to support the development of self-aware, vital, responsible, respectful and resilient adults.
United Kingdom
USA
Addiction guide
Addiction Guide is your reliable source on addiction and the dangers of illicit substances. We cover how drugs and alcohol affect the body, how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, and where to seek effective treatment. Our mission is to guide you and your loved ones to a healthier life.
National Fatherhood Initiative
National Fatherhood Initiative creates a world in which every child has a 24/7 Dad. Find tools to help your organization better serve fathers. Join our community now!
National Institute of Mental Health - Men and Mental Health
Many mental illnesses affect both men and women however men may be less likely to talk about their feelings and seek help. Recognizing the signs that someone may have a mood or mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment and living a better life.
Mankind Project
The ManKind Project is a personal development organization that offers life-changing experiential training and support groups for all kinds of men.
Mensactivism.org
Men's Rights News & Info
Menstuff
Menstuff® provides information about us and provides a different perspective on topics that impact men.
Men Stopping Violence
To organize men to end male violence against women and girls through innovative trainings, programs and advocacy.
Men Can Stop Rape
To mobilize men to use their strength for creating cultures free from violence, especially men's violence against women.
Menweb
MenWeb men's issues site: mythopoetic men's movement, psychology, therapy, healing, men's rights, gender justice. Men's stories, book reviews, MP3 WebCasts, poems, online book store.
Family of Men
Mission Statement: To act as a advocate for change. Society History: For more than 10 years the Family of Men has operated a telephone crisis line.
Center for Action and Contemplation
The Center for Action and Contemplation seeks to empower individuals to live out their sacred soul tasks in service to the world through contemplative programs and resources.
Burning Man
A city in the desert. A culture of possibility. A network of dreamers and doers.
DrugRehab.com
Free yourself from drug or alcohol addiction. Discover treatment options, ways to help, and understand what causes addiction.