Movember

We're proud to support the eSafety Commissioner's new report on young men's online experiences, highlighting the crucial role of digital spaces in shaping identity and community. This collaborative research, featuring insights from experts including Professor Simon Rice, Global Director of Movember Institute of Men’s Health, underscores the need for collective action to ensure these environments foster healthy, respectful models of manhood. Let's work together to promote online safety and positive engagement for young men.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia, with 1 in 5 men receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. We're teaming up with SAiGENCI at The University of Adelaide to create a landmark database that will help researchers develop strategies for clinicians to personalise decisions about prostate cancer care. The new integrated database will harness the power of innovative technologies like AI and machine learning, to analyse existing clinical trial data obtained from thousands of men worldwide. “This cutting-edge technology represents a monumental leap in prostate cancer research. Allowing us to gather prostate cancer data from around the world and consolidate it in a single repository. By collecting and analysing biomarkers, we can unlock trends, enhance diagnostic pathways and improve the overall management and treatment of the disease. We are proud to see such revolutionary research being conducted here in Australia, and hope that it will play a role in minimising the global burden of prostate cancer in the future.” - Sarah Weller, Movember Global Director of Prostate Cancer. Read more about the partnership and database at: https://bit.ly/3z3A1Ca

When Lauren’s dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Movember’s work and community gave her family a sense of calm when everything else felt out of control. Now, Lauren wants to give back to that community. With a couple marathons under her belt and countless conversations started about men’s health, Lauren’s all about taking every opportunity to encourage others to advocate for their health - “the ripple effects that come from a dollar or a conversation make such a difference in someone’s life down the road". Read Lauren’s story at: https://bit.ly/3xiImRQ

For Patrick Chan, the transition from full-time figure skater to first-time dad came with fear and anxiety. Through earnest conversations with loved ones, and a determination to focus on the here and now, Patrick was able to navigate these new emotions. By showing his son that it is ok to be vulnerable, Patrick wants to break the cycle of silence and instill the confidence to be open around others. Read more about Patrick’s experience as a new dad and his hopes for his son’s generation at: https://bit.ly/45t8dmS

Being a father doesn’t stop when men are incarcerated. Funded by Movember and created by Canadian Families and Corrections Network in partnership with Correctional Service Canada │ Service correctionnel Canada, Dad HERO is a parenting program offered in Canadian prisons that helps dads stay connected to their children, supports their mental health, and improves their chances of reintegrating into society and their family lives after they leave prison. The Canadian Press spoke with a father who’s gone through the program and shares how it has positively changed his relationship with his family. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/45nEVG8

In the UK, Shadow Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, Wes Streeting, visits 'Movember Ahead Of The Game' - our mental health programme with Rugby League Cares. We are calling on all political parties to commit to improving men’s health through innovative programmes like this. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3VHkWiz

Our response to UK party manifestos and a call for action on men’s health: https://bit.ly/3VHkWiz

This Men’s Health Week, Kane Ford reminds us to take a breath. When Kane’s anxiety got to a place that felt uncontrollable, he was reminded of the power of the great outdoors. Connecting with nature allowed his mind to reset and pause. As a Movember community ambassador, Kane opens up about his mental health and encourages others to do the same - “after you get over that hump of sharing for the first time, it’s like training. It’s like riding a bike. You get used to doing it.” Watch Kane’s full story - https://bit.ly/3xitfrA

“Hearing my daughters say that they’re proud of me is all the motivation I need in the world.” Families across Canada are growing stronger thanks to Dad HERO, a Movember funded parenting program that supports incarcerated Canadian men by helping them stay connected to their children. Healthier men result in healthier families and healthier communities. Learn more about Dad HERO and how it’s shaping brighter futures for men and their children at: https://bit.ly/49CQfzO

Mo sister, Jo-hanna Maher ran the Irish Life @dublinmarathon on behalf of her cousin Elliot, who she sadly lost to suicide. The Irish Life Dublin Marathon is Europe’s fifth-largest marathon. You could be one of the legendary few standing at the start line supporting Movember’s game-changing work in men’s health. We'd love you to join team #movember. Sign up now. https://bit.ly/4ceEvny