National Men's Health Links
The National Men’s Health Links is a tool which has been developed by the National Men’s Health Ambassador Speaker Program, that contains links to key national men’s health organisations. This is where men, or those concerned with men’s health, can access reliable and current evidence based information on continence health, prostate health and other medical conditions of interest to men. This resource has been developed with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. 
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National Men's Health Links
ALZHEIMER'S AUSTRALIA
For information on dementia and memory loss.
www.alzheimers.org.au
National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
ANDROLOGY AUSTRALIA
For information on male sexual and reproductive health including prostate disease, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, male infertility, testosterone deficiency and sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction.
www.andrologyaustralia.org
1300 303 878
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AGING
Contains information on a comprehensive range of health
related topics including:
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: www.health.gov.au/indigenous
• Alcohol-related health issues: www.alcohol.gov.au
• Bladder and Bowel Website – for information & advice on the prevention & management of bladder control & bowel problems: www.bladderbowel.gov.au
• Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres: www.commcarelink.health.gov.au Information about community, aged care, disability and other support services.Help to arrange respite care when carers need a break. To contact your local Centre, phone 1800 052 222 during business hours or, for emergency respite support outside standard business hours, phone 1800 059 059
• The National Public Toilet Map: www.toiletmap.gov.au
BEYOND BLUE: THE NATIONAL DEPRESSION INITIATIVE
For information on depression, anxiety and related substanceuse
disorders, available treatments and where to get help.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Info line: 1300 22 4636
BRAINLINK
For information on conditions of the brain including stroke,
head injuries, brain tumours and progressive neurological
diseases.
www.brainlink.org.au
1800 677 579
CANCER COUNCIL
For information on all aspects of cancer. Specially trained staff are available to answer questions about cancer and offer emotional and practical support. Free service for the cost of a local call anywhere in Australia.
www.cancer.org.au
Cancer Council Helpline: 13 11 20
CARERS AUSTRALIA
For information and support for carers including counselling, advice, advocacy, education and training.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
State and Territory Carers Associations: 1800 242 636
CONTINENCE FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA
For information and resources about bladder and bowel management, continence services and assistance schemes available to you.
www.continence.org.au
The National Continence Helpline: 1800 33 00 66
DIABETES AUSTRALIA
For information on diabetes.
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
1300 136 588
FOUNDATION 49
A Cabrini Health Initiative. For men’s health information covering all aspects of physical and emotional health in each decade of life.
www.49.com.au
For more information phone: 03 9508 1567
or email admin@49.com.au
GAMBLERS HELP
Free and confidential helpline, 24 hours, 7 days a week. For state-wide Gambler’s Help Counselling Services, search the internet (e.g. www.google.com.au) for ‘Problem Gambling’
in your state (i.e. ‘Problem Gambling New South Wales’).
1800 858 858
HEART FOUNDATION
For information on cardiovascular disease – heart, stroke and blood vessel disease – including risk factors and warning signs, plus advice on healthy eating and physical activity for improved
heart health.
www.heartfoundation.org.au
Heart Health Information Service: 1300 362 787
MENSLINE AUSTRALIA
Run by Crisis Support Services. Professional telephone support and information service for men, specialising in relationship and family concerns. Available nationally, 24/7, for the cost of a local call.
www.menslineaus.org.au
1300 78 99 78
NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH ALLIANCE
For general information about Health Service, Policies and Professionals.
www.ruralhealth.org.au
02 6285 4660
THE NATIONAL STROKE FOUNDATION
For information and advice on stroke prevention, treatment, recovery and support.
www.strokefoundation.com.au
1800 787 653
THE NATIONAL TOBACCO CAMPAIGN
For information and resources on successfully quitting smoking.
www.quitnow.info.au
Quitline: 131 848
PALLIATIVE CARE AUSTRALIA
For information on palliative care – specialised care and support for people living with an eventually fatal condition.
www.palliativecare.org.au
1800 660 055
THE PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA
The national peak organisation for prostate cancer. For information on prostate cancer, research, education and awareness and to access prostate cancer support groups across Australia.
www.prostate.org.au
1800 22 00 99
SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE
Run by Crisis Support Services. A free nation-wide telephone support service with professional counsellors for people at risk of suicide, their carers and those bereaved by suicide.
www.crisissupport.org.au/SuicideCallback.aspx
1300 659 467
UROLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AUST & NZ
www.urosoc.org.au
LIONS
www.prostatehealth.org.au/
This website provides extensive information on prostate cancer and includes an email helpline. It is recognised as one of the best professionally developed health websites and is produced by the Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration with funding from Lions Clubs.
