Suicide Prevention Australia - Continuing improvement in suicide prevention

Links - Men

In this section we aim to provide a comprehensive listing of credible organisations working in the field of suicide and self harm prevention and suicide bereavement support. However, as this information is gathered using volunteer services, we may have regrettably missed out on including some quality links. If you are aware of a link that is not currently listed or has updated details, please notify us by email at info@suicidepreventionaust.org or by calling +61 (0) 2 9568 3111.

Please see the Getting Help section for specific information and links if you are feeling suicidal, helping someone at risk of suicide, bereaved by suicide or moving forward after a suicide attempt.

Men

Dads in Distress

Dads in Distress is a dedicated support group of men (in Australia) whose immediate concern is to stem the present trend of male suicide due to the trauma of divorce or separation. Dads in Distress provides services, including group meetings, throughout Australia. Phone 1300 853 437 for more information.

Lone Fathers Association

The Lone Fathers Association, a national peak body, is a non-sexist, non-sectarian, non-profit, and self-help educational and welfare organisation devoted to the interests of lone fathers, their friends, relatives, grandparents, extended family, carers and children.

Men’s Advisory Network (M.A.N.) Incorporated

The primary role that M.A.N. plays is resourcing the Western Australian health sector through supporting service providers, organisations and professionals from various disciplines, who work with males of all ages. In addition, M.A.N. provides information to individuals about appropriate services and professionals, plus provides general community education and raises awareness of the issues affecting males of all ages.

Men's Health Australia

The Men's Health Information & Research Centre designs, develops and supports research and projects which contribute to the enhancement of the health & well-being of men and boys.

MensLine Australia

Mensline Australia is a dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns. Call the help line on 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The website offers a range of self-help tips, resources and online forum. Specific sites are available for young men, Indigenous men, Arabic and Vietnamese.

Menslink

Menslink is a dynamic, non-profit, charitable association promoting the value, well-being and social participation of young men by providing appropriate and professional services with outreach activities.

Mensheds Australia

Mensheds is a uniquely Australian organisation specialising in the needs of men, their health and well being, their men’s sheds and their communities.

Read the Signs

A campaign to promote help seeking and suicide prevention, especially among men. A joint initiative of MTAA Super and Lifeline.

TOMNET

TOMNET is a not for profit community organisation that offers a range of support services for older men in regional, rural and remote locations in Toowoomba and South-West Queensland.