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The Australasian Men’s Health Forum presents the 
Please click here to take the National Men's Health Gathering Online Survey! Click here to look at the 'Working With Men Discussion Area'! Following on from the success of the previous seven national conferences the 8th National Men’s Health Conference and adjoining events was the biggest ever. In this milestone year of the formation of our first National Men’s Health Policy delegates had joined us for this opportunity to make a difference in men’s health and wellbeing by sharing our knowledge, skills and practice in the area. This gathering had provided a chance for delegates to participate in strengthening the advancement of male health in the Australasian region and beyond through effective strategic planning and knowledge management. The National Men’s Health Gathering 2009 consisted of the following 3 events: 
The 5th National Aboriginal and Torres Strat Islander Male Health Convention represented an exciting time for Indigenous men as it provides an opportunity to discus men's issues and to evaluate the effects of the past, the disadvantage of men's health at present, and the measures necessary to promote and ensure a healthier future. An important area of the Convention is to assist Aboriginal men understand their responsibility to improve Men’s Health and the value of their roles such as fathers, brothers, leaders, elders, husbands, uncles, and grandfathers. 
The 8th National Men's Health Conference was held from Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 October 2009. The Conference will provide a range of opportunities for participants to share the successes and challenges in their current work, to mix and share experiences with others with a common interest in male health and wellbeing and to reflect on current achievements and discuss future ones with colleagues from Australia and abroad. The conference invigorated you through stimulating papers, issue debates and interactive workshop sessions and provide you with many exciting and challenging learning experiences. The broad agenda and the Social Programme was an exciting addition that created more vital networking time for all. 
The 4th National Men and Family Relationships Forum explored the constantly changing context of men and their family relationships in Australia. It had recognised the significant achievements, identify examples of positive, strengths-based approaches to working with men, young men and children. It had also explored the current challenges and opportunities for relating with men, building relationships and partnerships for future sustainability. Who attending the gathering? Health professionals including general practitioners, specialists, nurses, allied health workers, counsellors, social workers, mental health workers, youth workers, academics, policy makers, health promotion and public health practitioners, community developers, researchers and health educators. Anyone who was interested in improving male health in Australia is most welcome to attend. These events only happen once every two years. If you work in the area or are keen to increase your skills and knowledge in the area you should refer back to the website for any current updatesbe.
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