Help us grow support for Tassie men and boys
Individual membership for one year. You will receive notice, and an option to cease membership, before automatic renewal. Membership entitles you to one vote at General meetings, and discounts on products and events.
Concession membership for one year. You will receive notice, and an option to cease membership, before automatic renewal. Membership entitles you to one vote at General meetings, and discounts on products and events.
Organisational membership for one year. You will receive notice, and an option to cease membership, before automatic renewal. Membership entitles you to one vote at General meetings, and discounts on products and events.
Men's Resources Tasmania is a community-based not-for-profit organisation that actively supports and promotes the wellbeing of men and boys in Tasmania.
We provide training and resources to help men with hardships in life, and the tools to equip them for success.
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nationally, males account for three quarters of all suicide, and yet:
current suicide prevention activities tend to reach more women than men
government funding for male health is less than a quarter of that allocated for women’s health.
males have a shorter life expectancy than women, higher rates of death from most non-gender specific causes across most age groups, and a higher lifetime risk of many cancers and chronic conditions
males account for 93% of all work-related fatalities, and over 70% of all work-related injuries
over 93% of the prison population is male
Frequently asked questions
We contribute a male voice to community conversations and public sector policy, particularly around social, health, and wellbeing issues relevant to men. We operate primarily through volunteer involvement, with some support from member organisations
- creating resources to help men and boys get the support they need.
- developing training to help create services that are better at reaching and supporting men and boys
- advocating for men and boys to government and the community
- sharing positive stories about the great contributions men and boys make to our community.
- developing training and presentations for male-oriented workplaces.
Men have poorer health outcomes than women in many areas, here are just a few:
- 75% of suicides are by males
- 80% of deaths from heart disease in people under 65 are men
- men die 6 years younger than women
- over 90% of the prison population are male
- 1 in 2 men over the age of 15 have experienced violence
- over 90% of workplace deaths are males
- boys have poorer educational outcomes than girls at most grades in schools and tertiary institutions
- only about 1% of parental leave taken in Australia is taken by fathers.