Men’s spaces and places community survey (Wollongong)

Wollongong City Council is undertaking research into programs and services for men, with a focus on Men’s Sheds. The aim is to gather information to help guide future strategies in relation to places and spaces for men, including Men’s Sheds.

We have a short, five question survey (attached) as part of this project. The survey asks questions about participation, what makes environments safe for men, and why or why not men get involved in male programs.

We would appreciate you promoting the surveys with your own groups and/or distributing it to your networks. The survey is designed for both men and women to complete.

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New survey shows men who don't see their children much are still great fathers | Herald Sun

Wheelers Hill father Sam Katakouzinos and his son Liam, 7years spend special times together. Picture: Janine Eastgate Herald Sun

MEN who don't see their children much can still be terrific fathers, a new survey has found.

The study from the Parenting Research Centre has found it is the quality of the relationship that matters, not the amount of time spent together.

Academic Nina Lucas and her team examined the wellbeing of 302 eight- and nine-year-old children with a non-resident father.

They found dads are important, whether they live with their children or not.

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T4DM - a study into whether diet and testosterone can prevent type 2 diabetes

What is the T4DM study?

T4DM is a study into whether diet and testosterone can prevent type 2 diabetes in men who have prediabetes and relatively low testosterone.

Researchers from the University of Adelaide will be recruiting about 1500 men who do not have diabetes across Australia to join the study. Study participation will last approximately 2 years.

Participants will receive free access to Weight Watchers and treatment with either testosterone or placebo. Why join?  Who can join?

The study is now open. Click here to join.

Parenting Plan/Agreement research by Dads in Distress

To Dads in Distress (DIDSS) members and supporters,

As part of the member feedback work we are doing for the Department of Families and Housing, Community Support and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), our next paper (Paper No 5) is going to address the topic of Parenting Plan/Agreements.

We have developed a survey via the Survey Monkey tool seeking input from our Members and the broader community. The survey is in two parts - the first part is seeking information on individual Parenting Plan/Agreements but at all times protecting the privacy of survey participants. The second part is seeking broader information about Parenting Plan/Agreements.

I would appreciate your time in completing the survey which can be done by clicking on the following link;

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ParentingPlans

Yours sincerely

Barry Guidera
CEO

National study seeks conversation with carers (Central Coast, NSW)

It takes a village to care, is the old adage. Family, friends, church groups, neighbours, schools and support groups are all playing an important role in helping people to care for the dying at home.

“I couldn’t have done it without the help and support of everyone here,” said Leanne, a participant in the ARC Caring at end of life study who cared for her loved one at home in his final weeks.

 Associate Professor Debbie Horsfall and a team of researchers from the University of Western Sydney, Calvary Centre for Palliative Care Research ACT, CSIRO and Cancer Council NSW are currently conducting research with carers in order to better understand what happens when people come together to care. The team has already spoken with health professionals and end of life service providers and now they want to talk with carers. 

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