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Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) information

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    #32
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the June issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale28.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the June 2012 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/about-e-male-matters.html Please note that there won’t be a July edition, and the deadline for submission of articles for the August newsletter will be Friday 27th July 2012.

    As you are aware, it will soon be time for Men’s Health Week (MHW) - Monday 11th to Sunday 17th June 2012 - and, in this edition, MHW features strongly. Can I draw your attention to some of the information and resources which are available to support this week, as well as ideas for simple and easy ways for you to be involved ...

    • Everything you need to know about Men’s Health Week 2012 is now located in one place at: www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-2012.html

    • If you want to access a briefing paper which answers all the most common questions about MHW, please visit: www.mhfi.org/mhw2012briefing.pdf

    • For practical suggestions on how you or your organisation can get involved in MHW, have a look at: www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-2012.html#Mark

    • The MHW 2012 posters are available in both hard copy and as electronic files - see www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-image-pack.html#Poster2012 for details of how to access each format. There are several versions of the electronic files. Some of these allow the user to type or write the details of their own local event onto the poster.

    • A range of MHW 2012 logos and banners are also online at: www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-image-pack.html#Slogan2012

    • We are, currently, collating details of events and activities that will be taking place throughout the island of Ireland to mark MHW 2012. Please visit www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-2012.html#Events to find out how to publicise your event.

    • A list of up-and-coming events can be found online at: www.mhfi.org/mhw2012events.pdf

    • Keep up with the latest MHW 2012 developments on both Facebook (www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL).

    We hope that these materials are useful to you, and look forward to the biggest and best Men’s Health Week yet.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the June edition:
    MEN’S HEALTH WEEK NEWS
    Only a Few Days until Men‟s Health Week
    Put up a Poster for Men‟s Health Week
    Publicise your Men‟s Health Week Event
    Free and Easy Ways to Mark MHW 2012
    Join in a Men‟s Health Week 2012 Event
    Keep up-to-date via Facebook / Twitter

    TRAINING
    Challenges of Engaging with Young Men
    Masters/Diploma in Social Research Methods
    Website Design Workshop for Men‟s Work
    A Quest for the Inner Man and Woman

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    EVENTS
    Putting Men‟s Health onto the Agenda
    Men‟s Health Fair
    Belfast City Hall Men‟s Health Event
    Get Men Talking - Cancer Awareness Day
    Man Alive Conference
    Claremorris Men‟s Health and Fitness Day
    Just Carry One
    Young Men Talking
    25 Years of IVF Treatment at the RFC

    RESEARCH
    Sexual Health of Young People
    Briefing on Traveller Mental Health

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue
    June 2012
    The newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland


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    #33
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Latest update
    Dear Colleague,

    I hope that you had a good Men’s Health Week 2012 and that you are looking forward to a break over the Summer!

    As there is no ‘E-Male Matters’ newsletter during July, can I draw your attention to two important pieces of training that you might be interested in ...

    Men’s Health Training for Trainers
    Is engaging men or delivering training part of your work or volunteering activity? ... Then this training could be for you! A Men’s Health Training programme has been developed to meet the growing demand from service providers for support to work with men. This programme is founded on national and international best practice, and is setting the ‘Quality Mark’ in men’s health training in Ireland. Qualified trainers are required to deliver this training throughout the whole island. You are invited to become a ‘Men’s Health Trainer’ and to participate in the upcoming Trainers’ Programme. This will take place on the 11th and 12th September and 16th and 17th October 2012 (overnight stay each time) in Teach Bhride, Tullow, Co Carlow. The closing date for applications is Friday 20th July 2012. For more information and a registration form, visit: www.mhfi.org/menshealthtraining2012.pdf

    Men’s Health: The Engagement Jigsaw
    For many of us, the million dollar question is: Do males really not want to be involved in health programmes and services, or are we just not offering them the right things in the right way? Research into men's attitudes indicates that they do recognise that they have health needs; that their lives would be better if they looked after themselves more; that they would welcome an expanded range of dedicated services ... Yet, the perennial difficulty comes when trying to translate this aspiration into action. You are invited to attend a workshop titled: 'Men's Health: The Engagement Jigsaw’. This event - led by Colin Fowler, Director of Operations, Men's Health Forum in Ireland - will focus upon some of the key principles and actions that practitioners in the men’s work field have said have had positive outcomes for them when trying to get men on board. This free training will take place on Friday 7th September 2012, from 9.00am - 2.00pm, in Ballybot House, Newry. For more details see: www.mhfi.org/jigsaw2012.pdf

    The next edition of E-Male Matters will be circulated in early August. If you’d like to submit an article, please send it to emalematters@mhfi.org before Friday 27th July 2012.

    All the best,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL


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    #34
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the August issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale29.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the August 2012 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/about-e-male-matters.html The deadline for submission of articles for the September newsletter will be Monday 27th August 2012.

    In this month’s edition, you will notice that the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland has become a partner in the ‘See Change’ initiative. See Change is an alliance of organisations who are working together through the National Stigma Reduction Partnership to bring about positive change in public attitudes and behaviour towards people with mental health difficulties in Ireland. There are, currently, over fifty partner organisations who have committed to creating a community-driven social movement to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems. If you’d like to see change, then why not get involved? Check out www.seechange.ie for ideas on how to do this.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the August edition:
    NEWS
    A Big „Thank You‟ for Men‟s Health Week
    Would you like to See Change?
    Are you up for a ParkRun?
    Parenting Forum Strategic Advisory Group
    Fertility Information Day
    New Men Utd Programme now Available
    Just Carry One: Social Media Campaign
    Mayo Men on the Move

    EVENTS
    Crusaders Legends v Cliftonville Legends
    Institute of Public Health‟s Open Conference
    Dying 15 Years Early - Traveller Men

    TRAINING
    Men‟s Health: The Engagement Jigsaw
    Masters/Diploma in Social Research Methods

    RESEARCH
    Suicide Rate and The Troubles
    „The Obesity Games‟ Report
    Impact of Mental Illness on Lifespan

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue


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    #35
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the September issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale30.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the September 2012 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/about-e-male-matters.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the October newsletter will be Thursday 27th September 2012.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the September edition:
    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    NEWS
    Support for Rural Mental Health Projects
    Young Men and Unintended Pregnancy
    Make a Difference - Become a FMNI Trustee
    Fertility Information Day
    Irish Heart Month 2012

    RESEARCH
    Health Expectancies: 2008 - 2010

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    EVENTS
    Dying 15 Years Early - Traveller Men
    Pride in Newry Festival and Parade
    Achieving a sustainable Men‟s Health Clinic
    Young People‟s Sexual Health
    Putting Men‟s Health onto the Agenda
    How Vulnerability Impacts on Sexual Health
    Suicide Prevention - What Works?
    Healthcare Professionals and Obesity

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue


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    #36
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the October issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale30.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the October 2012 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/about-e-male-matters.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the November newsletter will be Monday 29th October 2012.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the October edition:
    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    NEWS
    World Mental Health Day
    Save Our Sons And Daughters
    International Men‟s Day
    Salubria - The Health Game
    Launch of Helplink Support Services
    Fit and Well - Changing Lives

    RESEARCH
    Why 3,000 Middle-Aged Men Die by Suicide
    Traveller Men - Dying 15 Years Early
    New NINIS Website
    Online Research Bank (ORB)

    EVENTS
    „Know Your Numbers‟ Health Day
    Achieving a sustainable Men‟s Health Clinic
    Community Resilience: My Mind Matters
    Young People‟s Sexual Health
    Putting Men‟s Health onto the Agenda
    How Vulnerability Impacts on Sexual Health
    Suicide Prevention - What Works?
    „Be the Change‟ Conference

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue


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    #37
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the November issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale31.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the November 2012 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/about-e-male-matters.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the December newsletter will be Wednesday 28th November 2012.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL



    Here is the list of contents for the November edition:
    NEWS
    Work Out Website for Young Men Launched
    Movember is Here!
    Keep up-to-date with Man Matters
    International Men‟s Day
    Free Online Counselling Sessions for Men

    TRAINING
    Understanding Constitutions Workshop

    RESEARCH
    Fatherhood in the 21st Century

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    EVENTS
    Men‟s Health Event in North Belfast
    Wise Men‟s Health Clinic
    Rejuvenate Project: Men‟s Sheds Meetings
    Putting Men‟s Health onto the Agenda
    How Vulnerability Impacts on Sexual Health
    Suicide Prevention - What Works?
    „Be the Change‟ Conference
    Box of Frogs: A Revue of the Mind

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue


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    #38
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Oops, I got the number wrong for the October issue and this then also caused an error for the November issue. It won't let me edit the messages now so here are the correct URLs:
    October issue: http://www.mhfi.org/emale31.pdf
    November issue: http://www.mhfi.org/emale32.pdf


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    #39
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the December issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale33.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the December 2012 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/about-e-male-matters.html

    Given the Christmas holidays, there will not be a January edition of this newsletter. The deadline for submission of articles for the February newsletter will be Monday 28th January 2013.

    ‘Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!’
    - from everyone in the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the December edition:
    NEWS
    Men‟s Health Week 2013: Date for your Diary
    Updated „Dying Fifteen Years Early‟ Report
    Work Out for Young Men
    Resources to Reduce Men‟s Risk of Cancer
    Man Matters Online

    TRAINING
    Employability and Personal Development Training

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    EVENTS
    Launch of Young Men and Suicide Report

    RESEARCH
    „Taking Boys Seriously‟
    Registrar General Annual Report
    The Economic Cost of Obesity
    Fatherhood in the 21st Century

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue


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    #40
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    February 2013 issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters now out

    The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the February issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale34.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the February 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/about-e-male-matters.html

    May I also remind you that copies of the all-Ireland ‘Young Men and Suicide Project’ report can be downloaded at: www.mhfi.org/young-men-and-suicide-report-launched.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the March newsletter will be Monday 25th February 2013 .

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the February edition:
    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    NEWS
    Young Men and Suicide Report Launched
    June 2013 - A Date for Your Diary
    Fundraising Tips
    Fathers Support Worker Sought
    Campaign to Tackle Obesity

    EVENTS
    Men‟s Health Networking Event

    RESEARCH
    Social Care for Older People
    „Taking Boys Seriously‟
    Fatherhood in the 21st Century
    Key Census Statistics

    TRAINING
    Engage: Men‟s Health Training
    Money for Life Programme
    Bowel Cancer UK - Volunteers Wanted
    Pathways to Health Level 3
    The Mojo Project

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue


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    #41
    ahnowbrowncow
    Registered Users Posts: 2,565 ✭✭✭ahnowbrowncow


    You just don't give up, do you? :D


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    #42
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    ahnowbrowncow wrote: »
    You just don't give up, do you? :D
    It's just a copy-and-paste job, so not too demanding. I've now started copying my text bit from 12 months before so I don't even need to change the month bit.


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    #43
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the March issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale35.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the March 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/about-e-male-matters.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the April newsletter will be Wednesday 27th March 2013.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the March edition:
    NEWS

    Men’s Health Week 2013
    Try To See It My Way
    Fathers Support Worker Sought
    Red Nose Day Community Cash Grants
    Counselling Service for Men

    TRAINING

    Pathways to Health Training
    Men’s HUB
    Taking Control Training for Trainers

    RESEARCH

    Men on the Move Activity Programme

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue

    EVENTS
    ‘Taking Boys Seriously’ Presentation
    Get Men Talking
    Men’s Health Networking Event
    What Can Men Do?
    Mengathering 2013
    Killycarney Men’s Gardening Group
    East Belfast Men’s Health MOT Clinic
    Programme for Older Men in Cavan
    HIV / STI Update for Youth & Community Workers

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web


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    #44
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the April issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale36.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the April 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html

    Can I draw your attention to one of the articles in this month’s edition? ... The Man Matters project (which MHFI is a partner in) will be running a series of workshops for anyone who wishes to learn how to design and set-up an easy to maintain website to promote their work with men / signpost men to their services. This training is free of charge, but places are extremely limited – so, you’ll need to book quickly!

    The deadline for submission of articles for the May edition of our E-Male Matters newsletter will be Thursday 25th April 2013.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the April edition:
    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    NEWS
    Are you ready for this?
    Working with Young Men Job Opportunity
    Advice and Support for Fathers
    Health in Mind: The ONE Book
    Free Counselling Sessions for Men

    TRAINING
    Jest for the Health of It
    Website Design Workshop
    Pathways to Health Training
    Taking Control Training for Trainers

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue

    EVENTS
    Violence Against Women - What Can Men Do?
    Launch of Community Food Initiative
    Seminar on Adolescent Male School-Life
    A Perfect Vision for Mental Health 20/20
    What Determines the Food Choices we Make?

    RESEARCH
    Men on the Move Activity Programme

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web


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    #45
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Just got this:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am writing to give you an important date for your diary. This relates to a forthcoming conference which is being organised by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in partnership with the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). It is titled ‘From Policy to Practice: Profiling the Impact of Ireland’s National Men’s Health Policy’, and it will take place on Thursday 13th June 2013 in Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin.

    The aim of this conference is to profile the key outputs in the area of men’s health in Ireland that have been delivered since the publication of the Men’s Health Policy and 5-year Action Plan, and to set priorities for core policy areas in men’s health in the future.

    We are also issuing a call to researchers, service providers, practitioners, trainers, those who work with men’s groups ... to submit abstracts for a Poster Presentation on their work with men. I have attached a document which outlines what this entails.

    Please share this information with your colleagues. Further details on the conference will be available in the near future.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL


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    #46
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the May issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale37.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the May 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html

    Can I please draw your attention to one of the articles in this month’s edition? ... To celebrate Men’s Health Week 2013, the Health Service Executive and Men's Health Forum in Ireland invite you to ‘From Policy to Practice: Profiling the Impact of Ireland’s National Men’s Health Policy’.This event will take place on Thursday 13th June 2013, in Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin 8. The aim of this free event is to profile the key outputs in the area of men’s health in Ireland that have been delivered since the publication of the Men’s Health Policy and Five Year Action Plan in 2009, and to set priorities for key policy areas in men’s health in the future. For more detail on the programme and the application process, see: www.mhfi.org/dublin2013invitation.pdf However, please note that places at this event are extremely limited.

    The deadline for submission of articles for the June edition of E-Male Matters newsletter will be Wednesday 29th May 2013.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the May edition:
    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    NEWS
    Final Countdown to Men’s Health Week 2013
    Men’s Health Week 2013 Poster Available
    Publicise your Men’s Health Week Event
    What can I do to mark Men’s Health Week 2013?
    Facebook and Twitter Pages Seek Fans!
    Free Counselling Sessions for Men
    Victim Support NI Spin into Action
    Active Lives after Cancer
    The SpermCometTM Test

    TRAINING
    Top Tips for Looking after Yourself
    Mental Health and Preventing Depression

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue

    EVENTS
    Impact of Ireland’s National Men’s Health Policy
    Green Ribbon Campaign
    ManAlive Conference 2013
    Real Health Advice for Real Men
    A Perfect Vision for Mental Health 20/20
    Action Cancer - Action Man

    RESEARCH
    Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey
    A Touchy Subject: Men and Eating Disorders
    Suicide Risk for Disadvantaged Men in Mid-Life

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web


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    #47
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the June issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale38.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    Happy Men’s Health Week!!!

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the June 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). This is a special Men’s Health Week edition, and we hope that it will give you all the information that you need about this week, as well as on other men’s work around the island of Ireland. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html

    Can I please let you know that :there are still a few places available at the joint Health Service Executive and Men's Health Forum in Ireland conference titled: ‘From Policy to Practice: Profiling the Impact of Ireland’s National Men’s Health Policy’. This event will take place on Thursday 13th June 2013, in Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin 8. The aim of this free event is to profile the key outputs in the area of men’s health in Ireland that have been delivered since the publication of the Men’s Health Policy and Five Year Action Plan in 2009, and to set priorities for key policy areas in men’s health in the future. For more detail on the programme and the application process, see: www.mhfi.org/dublin2013invitation.pdf The remaining places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

    Given the holiday period, there will not be a July edition of our newsletter. The deadline for submission of articles for the August edition of E-Male Matters will be Monday 29th July 2013.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the June edition:
    MEN’S HEALTH WEEK 2013 SPECIAL

    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    MEN’S HEALTH WEEK NEWS
    Men’s Health Week 2013 has Begun!
    Put up a Poster for Men’s Health Week 2013
    Publicise your Men’s Health Week Event
    Free and Easy Ways to Mark Men’s Health Week
    Keep up-to-date on Facebook and Twitter
    Join in a Men’s Health Week 2013 Event

    TRAINING
    Top Tips for Looking after Yourself
    Mental Health and Preventing Depression

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue

    EVENTS
    Impact of Ireland’s National Men’s Health Policy
    Real Health Advice for Real Men
    Action Man Campaign
    Have you got the Balls?
    Childhood Obesity Workshop
    Men Together - Men to the Centre

    RESEARCH
    A Touchy Subject: Men and Eating Disorders
    The Experience of Being Gay in Ireland

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web


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    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    August 2013 issue of the e-newsletter, "e-Male matters" now out

    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the August issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale39.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the August 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the September newsletter will be Thursday 29th August 2013.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the August edition:
    NEWS

    Call for Abstracts: Technology for Well-Being
    Launch of 'Message of Hope' Booklet
    The Fats of Life
    Sharing Parental Rights ‐ Flexibility at Work
    TV Programme on Fathers of the Bride
    Erection: The User’s Guide

    TRAINING
    12 Week Men’s Health and Lifestyle Programme
    Train to be a Family Mediator
    Pathways to Health - Level 2 Training

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    EVENTS
    Supporting Health Research and Evaluation
    Networking with Elected Representatives
    Institute of Public Health: Open Conference
    Building the Case for Men’s Health in the West

    RESEARCH
    Men’s Higher Risk of Getting / Dying from Cancer
    Fathers Work Survey

    NEXT EDITION
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    #49
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the September issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale40.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the September 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the October newsletter will be Friday 27th September 2013.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL


    Here is the list of contents for the September edition:
    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    NEWS
    Irish Heart Month - The Fats of Life
    World Suicide Prevention Day
    Men Against Cancer Clinic
    Run in the Dark for the Mark Pollock Trust

    TRAINING
    12 Week Men’s Health and Lifestyle Programme

    RESEARCH
    Men and Cancer Factsheets
    Fathers Work Survey

    NEXT EDITION
    Submit an Article for the Next Issue

    EVENTS
    Building the Case for Men’s Health in the West
    Down but not out: Youth Depression and Suicide
    Technology for Wellbeing Conference
    PIPS Newry and Mourne 10K Run and 5K Walk
    Networking with Elected Representatives
    Institute of Public Health: Open Conference
    Open Access Information in Health and Wellbeing
    Sexual Health within the Primary Care Setting
    Healthy Food for All: National Conference 2013

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web



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    #50
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the October issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale41.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the October 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the October newsletter will be Tuesday 29th October 2013.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL
    Here is the list of contents for the October edition:
    NEWS

    World Mental Health Day 2013
    Men and Cancer Factsheets
    Run in the Dark for the Mark Pollock Trust
    Flourish!
    National Office for Suicide Prevention Report

    EVENTS

    Building the Case for Men’s Health in the West
    Irish Men’s Sheds National Conference 2013
    Down but not out: Youth Depression and Suicide
    Know Your Numbers Health Day
    Networking with Elected Representatives
    Institute of Public Health: Open Conference
    Open Access Information in Health and Wellbeing
    Sexual Health within the Primary Care Setting
    Healthy Food for All: National Conference 2013
    Men 50+ ... Let’s Get Physical

    TRAINING

    Seminars for Practitioners Working with Fathers
    Promoting Wellbeing Training Courses

    RESEARCH

    Men, Fertility and Assisted Reproduction
    How Do Men Prepare for Fatherhood?

    WEB LINKS

    Men's Issues on the Web

    NEXT EDITION
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    #51
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Just to point out that I've no formal involvement with the Men's Health Forum in Ireland; I'm just on their mailing list and thought I'd highlight their stuff. Men's Health issues don't get so much focus on tGC.


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    Pawwed Rig
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    kangaroo wrote: »
    Just to point out that I've no formal involvement with the Men's Health Forum in Ireland; I'm just on their mailing list and thought I'd highlight their stuff. Men's Health issues don't get so much focus on tGC.

    Thanks for the updates Kangaroo. Much appreciated.


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    #53
    Femme_Fatale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,628 ✭✭✭Femme_Fatale


    I was shocked when my 34-year-old friend told me recently he didn't realise testicular cancer is a young man's disease.

    It can affect very young men.


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    #54
    The_Conductor
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    Its almost ironic- the vast majority of people drawing attention to mens health issues- are women. Why are we so crap at it?


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    #55
    Sauve
    Registered Users Posts: 22,646 ✭✭✭✭Sauve


    The_Conductor wrote: »
    Its almost ironic- the vast majority of people drawing attention to mens health issues- are women. Why are we so crap at it?

    I think for a lot of men, showing illness is a sign of weakness. It's a very old fashioned attitude that, thankfully seems to be missing in younger generations.

    A lot of older people, men and women, have an 'ignore it and it'll go away' attitude


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    #56
    Pawwed Rig
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    The_Conductor wrote: »
    Its almost ironic- the vast majority of people drawing attention to mens health issues- are women. Why are we so crap at it?

    I don't think it is a case of being crap at it more than the approach that 99% of aches and twinges are nothing to worry about and justifying €60 and a few hours out from work isn't seemingly worth the hassle.
    Women on the other hand build up a relationship with their GP over years as they are visiting anyway whether to go for pills/pregnancy where they can address other matters of concern at the same time.
    With the (proposed) free GP care and a bit of awareness advertising similar to the links on Kangaroo's post alot more men should become more open to visiting GP's regularly.
    I do think there are issues with the funding for campaigns highlighting mens health problems along with the often rushed experience I personally have found when visiting GPs.


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    #57
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the November issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale42.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the November 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html

    The deadline for submission of articles for the December newsletter will be Thursday 28th November 2013.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL

    Here is the list of contents for the November edition:
    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    NEWS
    Movember is Here!
    International Men‟s Day
    'Man on a Mission' Posters
    Ageing Sector PhD Studentships
    Increase in Male Callers to Connect
    Crossin‟ the Bridge - a Short Film by Menaware
    Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership
    Challenging the Old Mental Health Clichés

    EVENTS
    Irish Men‟s Sheds National Conference 2013
    Alcohol and Mental Health in Ireland
    Suicide, Mental Health and the Church
    Sexual Health within the Primary Care Setting
    Healthy Food for All: National Conference 2013

    TRAINING
    Seminars for Practitioners Working with Fathers
    Promoting Wellbeing Training Courses
    Walking in your Community
    Pathways to Health: Level 1

    RESEARCH
    ARK Ageing Programme
    Public Health Information System 2013

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    NEXT EDITION
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    #58
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the December issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale43.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the December 2013 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html Please note that there will not be a January edition due to the holiday period.

    May I also draw your attention to the fact that applications are now being invited for free places on the ‘Engage’ Men’s Health Training for Trainers programme in Northern Ireland. This will be rolled-out in Spring 2014. A full description of this programme can be found online at: www.mhfi.org/engagetraining2014.pdf The deadline for submission of applications is 5.00pm on Monday 6th January 2014.

    I hope you have a great Christmas break!

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL



    Here is the list of contents for the December edition:
    NEWS
    Men’s Health Week 2014 - Date for your Diary
    All-Island Planning Group for Men’s Health Week
    'Man on a Mission' Posters
    Alcohol Action Ireland’s Conference Presentations
    Corrymeela Winter Warmers
    My Health Apps
    Starting a Conversation that could Save a Life
    Choose Well Campaign

    EVENTS
    All Right Lads?
    Australian Ambassador Opens Men’s Shed
    Action Cancer Men’s Health Clinic

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    TRAINING
    ‘Engage’ Men’s Health Training in Northern Ireland
    Money Management Education and Training
    Risks of Employee Drug and Alcohol Use

    RESEARCH
    Invitation to Tender - Isolation and Older Men Male Fertility Breakthrough
    New Research on Non-Resident Fathers
    Research on Traveller Men Receives Award
    Socio-economic Differentials in Male Mortality

    NEXT EDITION
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    #59
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    (Both in N. Ireland this time)
    Subject: Forthcoming Events

    Dear Colleague,

    As we near the holiday period, can I draw your attention to two important pieces of information ...

    1. Applications are now being invited for free places on the ‘Engage’ Men’s Health Training for Trainers programme in Northern Ireland. The deadline for submission of applications is 5.00pm on Monday 6th January 2014. A full description of this highly sought after programme can be found online at: www.mhfi.org/engagetraining2014.pdf

    2. The Man Matters project invites you to the launch of their Briefing Paper on ‘Fathers, Separation and Co-Parenting’. This will take place on Thursday 23rd January 2014, from 8.30am - 10.30am, in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast. For more details see: www.mhfi.org/news/380-briefing-paper-on-fathers-separation-and-co-parenting.html

    On behalf of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI), I’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

    Best wishes,

    Colin


    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL


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    #60
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    February 2014 issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters now out

    The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) have just sent out the February issue of the e-newsletter, e-Male matters.

    It can be read for free at: http://www.mhfi.org/emale44.pdf .

    Here's the covering note:
    Dear Colleague,

    I am pleased to attach a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the February 2014 edition of ‘E-Male Matters’ - the newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI). We hope that you will find something of interest to you in it. You can also access an online copy of this newsletter at: www.mhfi.org/newsletters/about-e-male-matters.html The deadline for submission of articles for the March newsletter will be Thursday 27th February 2014.

    Can I also draw your attention to the Man Matters Policy Briefing Paper titled 'Fathers, Separation and Co-Parenting'? This was launched in the Long Gallery at Stormont on Thursday 23rd January 2014, and examines key issues relating to fathers who have separated, or are separating, from their children’s mother. It provides a brief overview of what is known about the effects of separation on men, the benefits to children of having actively involved fathers, fathers’ experiences of separation, how they seek support, and how other countries have approached co-parenting. You can download a PDF version of this paper at: www.mhfi.org/manmattersbriefing3.pdf

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL
    Here is the list of contents for the February edition:
    Quick links to articles in this edition …

    NEWS
    Men’s Health Week 2014
    Parental Separation: A Father's Guide
    Petition calling for HPV Vaccination for Boys
    ARK Ageing Programme - PhD Studentships

    EVENTS
    ’All Right Lads?’ Conference
    Men and the Five Ways to Wellbeing
    ‘Queering the Family’ Seminar
    Owning the Shadow Workshop

    WEB LINKS
    Men's Issues on the Web

    TRAINING
    Pathways to Health Level 3

    RESEARCH
    Fathers, Separation and Co-Parenting
    Men’s Health-Seeking Behaviour and Internet Use
    Factsheet on Older Men in Northern Ireland
    Male Attitudes to the HPV Vaccine and Condoms
    Research into Spirituality and Chronic Illness
    Services Just for Men?
    Real Health Advice for Men - Evaluation Report

    NEXT EDITION
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    #61
    kangaroo
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭kangaroo


    E-mail received today:
    Dear Colleague,

    This is just a note to let you know that there are still a number of free places available at the ‘All Right Lads?’ Conference which is being organised by the Man Matters project.

    This large-scale, half-day event will take place on Thursday 27th February 2014 in Crumlin Road Goal, Belfast, and will include:

     Owen Metcalfe (Director of the Institute of Public Health in Ireland) as Chairperson.
     International guest speakers: Dr Ian Banks (President of the European Men’s Health Forum, Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster, and spokesperson on men's health issues for the British Medical Association) and Professor Barry Golding (researcher on Men's Sheds and adult learning in Federation University Australia, Patron of the Australian Men's Sheds Association, and President of Adult Learning Australia).
     Four parallel sessions which focus upon: Men’s Health Training, Working with Fathers, Men and Education, and Men’s Development Work.
     A Panel Discussion.
     The launch of the ‘Men Learning through Life’ book by Barry Golding and Rob Mark.
     Health checks.
     Free guided tours of Crumlin Road Gaol.

    Full details and a booking form can be accessed at: www.wea-ni.com/seminar or by contacting Michael or Siobhan on Tel: 02890 329718.

    Best wishes,

    Colin
    ____________________________________

    Colin Fowler
    Director of Operations
    Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI)
    Email: colin@mhfi.org
    Web: www.mhfi.org
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL


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