Men's Health Week

To all our dads, grandads, brothers and sons - this week is Men's Health Week. There are many conditions and illnesses for which men are more susceptible and it is important that we ensure the men in our lives have access to appropriate health and wellbeing support. Here are some great resources that you might like to share with the special men in your life:

• the Healthy Male website, for resources, tools and information about men’s health
• the Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre
• the Head to Health: Supporting yourself – men website
• Beyond Blue, for information on depression and anxiety, advice for new dads and taking action to make positive changes
• the Better Health Channel website
• MensLine Australia, a free online counselling service and forum for men available by phone: 1300 78 99 78 or online chat. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Dads in Distress, a peer support network for separated dads. Available Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 5pm by phone: 1300 853 437
• SANE Australia, providing support for people living with a mental illness. Available 10am to 10pm, Monday to Friday, by phone: 1800 187 263 or live chat
• Australian Men’s Shed Association, providing a support network for men. Phone: 1300 550 009 to find a local chapter.