Australian men are not as healthy as Australian women. Men have a shorter average life expectancy, are more likely to commit suicide and become injured.
The health of Australian males, a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in June 2011, states that the Australian male life expectancy is 79 years, ranked fourth among OECD countries. Almost half of the Australian male population have had a mental health condition, about one-quarter have a disability and close to one-third have a chronic health condition.
The Australian Government launched the National Male Health Policy in May 2010, to provide a framework for improving the health of men in Australia.
Health service providers are encouraged to reach out to men, in particular men suffering depression, men in rural areas and Aboriginal men. As a result, the number of health services and support organisations aiming to meet the specific health needs and challenges of men are increasing. Some of them are listed in this category.
Family Planning WA (FPWA)
Men's clinics
Northbridge, WA 6865
FPWA provides sexual health services, education and training. Services include clinical, counselling, library and bookshop, youth services and services for people with a disability (Roe Street Centre Counselling Service, Sexual helpline and Quarry Health Centre for under 25s).
Nutri-Concepts
Clinic for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine
Veronica Griffin M.Sc., PH.D. (MD.MA.) ATMS- ACNEM
(2 locations)
Cairns, QLD 4870
Nutri-Concepts offers comprehensive programs for men of all ages seeking help with problems related to prostate, stress, weight, fitness, hormonal imbalances and other health matters specific to men.Mental Health Review Board WA
Perth, WA 6000
The Mental Health Review Board is an administrative review body established pursuant to the Mental Health Act 1996. It conducts hearings to determine whether it is necessary for a person to be treated as an involuntary patient. A review can be requested by involuntary patients, Official Visitors, family members and carers.For information about the process, visit the board's website.
Lifeline WA
Dads@Lifeline
Perth, WA 6000
The unique Dads@Lifeline service provides support to fathers and their children after separation or bereavement. Several hundred fathers and their children are assisted annually by Dads@Lifeline. Many of the dads report positive outcomes as a result of the program's holistic approach to their personal situations and issues.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Arncliffe, NSW 2205
A worldwide fellowship of men and women who desire to stop drinking. AA offers a program of total abstinence with the support of regular meetings and Twelve Steps for recovery. The organisation has more than 2 million members in 150 countries.DrugInfo Clearinghouse
The Australian Drug Foundation
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
Access to quality information about drugs and drug use prevention for consumers and professionals.
Earth Institute
Uki, NSW 2484
Leadership DevelopmentCoaching and Mentoring
Workplace Wellbeing
Personal Development Workshops
Foundation 49
Health Advice for Australian Men
Malvern, VIC 3144
Foundation 49 is a men's health initiative of Cabrini Health. It aims to assist men over the age of 20, offering health information, a panel of health experts, tools for health professionals, a free quarterly magazine titled A Whole New Ball Game and a website.
NOISELEZZ
Device to assist people with sleep apnea and teeth grinding
KVG Australia Pty Ltd
Blackwood, SA 5159
NOISELEZZ, Europe's top selling anti snoring mouthguard is new to Australia, available with or without a money back guarantee. One size fits all, however it is possible to mould the device to fit and make more comfortable. It should also stop teeth grinding. It lasts approximately 9 months, assuming it is used every night. Suitable for anyone with a problem and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.
Narrogin Mental Health Services
Baptcare
NARROGIN, WA 6312
Psychosocial support and self-help groups.