MensWork Project 2012 launch (Perth WA)

Dear friends and colleagues,

Unfortunately The MensWork Project team are postponing the launch event on the 16^th of January.  For those who have accepted our invitation, thanks for the support and we will keep you posted on any future resurrection of the event. 

We believe this event is an important way to showcase our initiatives, and particularly to hear, via the forum section of the evening, feedback and other’s views on programs for men in WA.

Below is our program of events for 2012 to give you an overview of what we plan for this year.  If you would like full information on any of these events please get back to me or give me call.

In the meantime, for those with an interest in the Men in Bali retreats and would like to rub shoulders with us and previous participants in the retreats, there is a Breakfast at Peter Efford’s house, 2 Healey Place, Gooseberry Hill on Sunday the 22^nd of January at 08.00 am.  RSVP is essential, so contact Peter on epj@iinet.net.au or 9293 2363 to secure a place.

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Foundation for Male Studies April 6 conference to focus on deteriorating status of boys & men (USA)

NEW YORK: The Foundation for Male Studies will focus on the research and programs needed to reverse the downward spiral now effecting virtually all aspects of the lives of men and boys, at the Second Annual International Conference on Male Studies – Looking Forward to Solutions, April 6, 2011. Edward M. Stephens, MD, FMS’ Founder and Chair says that in addition to the conference’s solution-geared presentations by leading authorities, the Foundation is calling for papers from academics on how to best deal with increasing levels of male unemployment, depression, suicides, high school and college dropout rates and related problems. Scholars seeking to submit papers for the conference may do so by writing to elfenbein@malestudies.org by March 15. 2011.For more information go to www.malestudies.org.

Men in Bali 2011

Since 2001 the Men in Bali programs have provided an outstanding opportunity for men to explore their potential in a unique tropical setting. Over 100 men have participated in the past 16 programs. Limited to just 8 men per program, only in Bali can we give you the luxury of 8 days devoted just to you.

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Giving boys the best possible start in life: 2011 International Men's Day

In 2011 Men and Women from more than 40 countries are calling on people around the world to unite and focus on “Giving Boys The Best Possible Start In Life”. Organizers of International Men’s Day (www.international-mens-day.com ), which is celebrated annually across the globe, are inviting individuals and organisations to consider how we can improve the way the world supports boys in the run up to the next International Men’s Day on Saturday 19th November 2011. Organizers are promising the biggest boys’ weekend the world has ever seen as the worldwide observance of International Men’s Day shares a 48-hour partnership with Universal Children’s Day on Sunday, 20 November 2011 and is endorsed by the United Nations. International Men’s Day 2011 is asking people around the world to focus on five key challenges that boys all the over the world experience in areas of health, education, family life, violence and life choices and consider how we can all come up with local solutions to the global problems that boys face.

Essentially Men workshop for men leading, supporting, managing or counselling other men

Essentially Men is offering a unique workshop to recharge and upskill men who are working with men or youth as leaders. This is a special edition of the powerful experiential Essentially Men training programme presented especially for facilitators, counsellors, therapists, doctors, support workers, social workers, teachers, trainers, group leaders & organisational managers.

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