The Middle Men (UK TV Documentary)

The Middle Men

Wednesday 30 May, 10:00pm

The concept of ‘middle age’ is changing as recent generations are living longer and healthier lives. Men in the 21st Century are entering their ‘second adulthoods’ in radically different ways than their fathers. Yet new social changes – feminism, an uncertain economy, and a reported sense of ‘confusion’ among men and their roles in today’s society – mean new challenges.

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Men's Health Week is about men, health and environMENts

Being healthy is more than just eating enough fruit & veg or exercising each day. Health happens when your life environments work to support good health.

Men's Health Week is not far away! This annual worldwide celebration of the contributions of men and boys to our society has been running for over a decade. This year, Men's Health Week is about environMENts for health.

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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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Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2011 Inquiry

On 25 March 2011 the Senate referred the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2011 for inquiry and report. The bill makes amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 to prioritise the safety of children in parenting matters where children and families are at risk of violence and abuse. The bill also makes several technical amendments which seek to correct drafting and minor policy matters, and provide other efficiencies for the courts and litigants. Submissions should be received by 29 April 2011. The reporting date is 23 June 2011.

Men's Health Australia eNews, 11 June 2009

In this edition:

• Disappointment with the Report from the Senate Select Committee on Men's Health
• Australia's Paid Parental Leave Scheme
• No to violence against women - but please stop bashing the men
• Men's Health Week 09
• Quick links to recent stories and resources of interest