Australian Men's Health Forum - Update

 

Dear John, Thank you for subscribing to the Know Your Man Facts (KYMF) newsletter, created by the Australian Men's Health Forum. 2026 is shaping as another big year in men's health, beginning with January and February's focus on quitting, or reducing alcohol intake, as well as addressing water safety and reducing deaths by drowning throughout the summer months.  To help you plan, we have compiled a list of key events and special awareness days that impact men, from diabetes, stroke and heart health days to Prostate Cancer Awareness month in September, World Mental Health Day in October, Men's Health Week from 8-14 June and International Men's Day on 19 November ... to name a few.  Our Know Your Man Facts resources are designed to support your activities around these key events, spreading key information about men's health in a way that is easy to digest and relatable.  Thank you for being men's health champions!  Best Wishes, Glen Poole, CEO The Australian Men's Health Forum Why more Aussie men are taking a break from alcohol  Taking a month off alcohol is no longer a fringe health challenge. In 2026, more Australian men are choosing to pause their drinking to better understand how alcohol is affecting their health, energy and mental wellbeing. Campaigns like Dry Jan and Feb Fast are gaining traction as awareness grows around the long-term health impacts of alcohol use among men, particularly those who sit just below recognised “risky drinking” thresholds. LEARN MORE What's on for men's health in 2026 For organisations, practitioners and advocates working to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys, 2026 presents a full year of opportunities to engage, educate and connect. The men’s health calendar provides multiple touchpoints to amplify messages, plan activity and reach men where they live, work and socialise. Check out what's on for men's health in 2026.  LEARN MORE Drowning Strategy Targets Young men 33 lives lost to drowning since the start of summer — and young men remain one of the most at-risk groups. The Australian Water Safety’s 2030 MidPoint Update emphasises the need to address males aged 15–29 with targeted education, youth-led messaging and better access to safe places to swim. LEARN MORE KNOW YOUR MAN FACTS TOOLKITS Know Your Man Facts Toolkits Know Your Man Facts Talks are suitable for anyone to deliver. They are interactive and come with full speaker notes. Be a men's health champion and help improve the lives of men and boys in Australia. We have toolkits on Men's Heart Health, Men's Mental Health, Mateship, Exercise, Men's Health Checks and the new Men's Health Facts. You can also download Know Your Man Facts graphics and share them on your social channels, as well as print out our popular Men's Health Infographics.  VIEW ALL Download the How To Help a Mate Guide & Posters The Australian Men’s Health Forum is the peak body for men’s health in Australia. We’re working to create a healthier future for men and boys by helping people take action to tackle the social factors that shape men’s health.  PO Box A647 Sydney Sth, NSW 1235 0419 319 140 admin@amhf.org.au AMHF receives funding from the Australian Government

Men's Health News - Australian Health Men's Forum

 

About    News    Resources    Events August 27, 2025 Men's Health News

Do you want to join us at the National Men's Health Gathering in Brisbane (22nd-24th October)? If so, now is your last chance to snap up ticket at the early bird price! Here's a handy tip - if you register your details by 31st August, we'll give you two weeks to make the payment. REGISTER NOW We've got afantastic program taking shape and here are some highlights: DAY 1: Choose from 4 streams, including the Men’s Sector Showcase, which will shine a spotlight on grassroots projects and community groups making a difference on the ground. Expect engaging sessions on Men’s Sheds, Men’s Circles, Men’s Gatherings, and initiatives using sport and physical activity to connect and support men. There's also a stream dedicated to men's health research presentations and the 10th Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Male Health Convention, see more.... DAY 2: The second day marks the formal opening of the Gathering with a panel session on this year's theme - Moving Men's Health Forward. Speakers include this year's international guest, Professor Derek Griffith, Chair of Global Action on Men's Health.  There's a big focus on men's mental health and male suicide prevention today, with sessions throughout the day. This year's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Convention and our Men's Health Research Stream conclude at lunch time, while the Men's Sector Showcase continues. We'll discuss the rapid expansion of peer-led men’s groups with initiatives like The Men’s Table, The Man Walk, and Mr Perfect, see more.... DAY 3: The final day opens with an uplifting performance from award-winning choral conductor Jonathan Welch AM and his Man Aloud choir. We'll also be focusing on men's sexual and reproductive health; the life transitions that impact men's wellbeing; the secrets of working with men effectively and men's lived experience stories. We bring our three-day conversation on the theme "Moving Men's Health Forward" to a close with a focus on the future - and in particular boys and young men. We have two excellent speakers from The Man Cave and the 2024 Queensland Australian of the Year, Marco Renai, founder of the Men of Business Academy for boys, see more.... For more information, see The Gathering website and check the articles below, and don't forget - REGISTER NOW!  Still Sitting on the Fence?  Why not register for the early bird price now and make your final decision when the payment is due in two weeks time. if you can't work it out by, we won't charge you.  Remember, if you don't register by 31st August and still decide to come, you'll have to pay the full price. I look forward to seeing you there, it's going to be a great event!  Best Wishes  Glen Poole, CEO The Australian Men's Health Forum  AMHF receives funding from the Australian Government

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Gathering Day 1: Kicking Off the National Men’s Health Gathering Brisbane Showgrounds, Wednesday 22 October 2025 The opening day of the National Men’s Health Gathering promises a big start with four dynamic streams to choose from, show... Read More

Men’s Health Gathering – First Speakers Announced The program for this year’s National Men’s Health Gathering in Brisbane is taking shape.  Read More

Join us at the 10th Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health Convention The 10th Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health Convention will be held at the Brisbane Showgrounds from 22-23 October 2025.  Read More

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About Us. The Australian Men’s Health Forum is the peak body for men’s health in Australia. We’re working to create a healthier future for men and boys by helping people take action to tackle the social factors that shape men’s health.   Contact us. AMHF  PO Box A647 Sydney South, NSW 1235 0419 319 140 admin@amhf.org.au

Australian Men's Health Forum Update

 

September kicks off with Father's Day on the 1st and is followed by World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September and R U OK? Day on the 12th.  With World Mental Health Day following on 10th October, this is a great opportunity to hold an event which talks about men's mental health and reminds everyone that we all have a part to play in checking in on a mate when something feels not right.  Our Know Your Man Facts toolkits provide you with all the information needed to give a talk and to share resources to your workplace or community.  September is also Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Walk to Work Day (6th September) and World Heart Day (29th September). Again, Know Your Man Facts has resources for you to play an active role in these important days. Just sharing one social media graphic makes you a Men's Health Champion!  Check out these resources and more on our new Know Your Man Facts website.  Best Wishes, Glen Poole, CEO The Australian Men's Health Forum

Walk to Work Day Walk to Work Day on the 6th of September is a great opportunity for employers and employees to check out the KYMF toolkit on Exercise + Men's Health, which includes a fully downloadable booklet on the topic. Did you know that lack of exercise kills more men each year than prostate cancer, or suicide, or road accidents? FULL STORY

KYMF toolkits supporting men's mental health With World Suicide Prevention Day coming up on 10th September and R U OK? Day on the 12th, a key message is to be proactive when it comes to checking in on a mate. We all have a role to play. Our toolkit on Men's Mental Health addresses the issues impacting so many men, and looks at what we can do to improve our mental health and wellbeing and help others do the same.  FULL STORY

Australia turns blue for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia's The Long Run fundraiser continues throughout September and invites people to run, walk or ride 72kms in one month. The number was chosen to highlight the 72 men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day in Australia. An estimated 26,368 men likely to be diagnosed in 2024. Here are some more important facts you need to know about Prostate Cancer. FULL STORY

Give a Know Your Man Facts Heart Health Talk World Heart Day on 29th September is an opportunity to share the information in the Men's Heart Health Know Your Man Facts toolkit. Heart disease remains the No.1 killer of men in Australia. This toolkit includes a presentation with speaker notes, 10 KYMF graphics that can be downloaded and shared and a larger poster that can be printed out and displayed in your workplace or community centre. VIEW TOOLKIT

New Know Your Man Facts website launched Know Your Man Facts – an ongoing campaign developed by the Australian Men’s Health Forum to raise awareness about men’s health – has launched a dedicated new website. Future KYMF resources will be housed here, making it easier to become a Men's Health Champion by exploring our toolkits, giving a talk and sharing our resources.      LEARN MORE