6 September 2024
The Department of Social Services is partnering with the Movember Institute of Men’s Health (Movember) in a commitment to advance healthy masculinities to end gender-based violence.
Under this partnership, Movember have committed $3.2 million to improve men’s understanding of masculinity and to support the development of healthier, more fulfilling relationships. This builds on the $3.5 million provided by the Government to support the Healthy Masculinities Trial and Evaluation (Healthy MaTE) initiative which promotes and encourages healthy relationships among school-aged boys.
The work to be undertaken by Movember includes research on how online platforms, including media environments, influence the mental health of young men. By building a community of practice across Australia, this partnership aims to develop evidence-based strategies that will inform healthy masculinity initiatives.
This innovative partnership supports a key priority area identified in the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032; by encouraging and supporting men to become more involved in fostering respectful behaviours and creating safer communities.
We all play an important role in ending gender-based violence and collectively we can work towards a safer and more equal Australia.
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.
If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au