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Men's Support and Information in Melbourne & Victoria

• Alternatives to Violence Project  The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is a network of independent not-for-profit grass-roots volunteer groups offering experiential workshops on creative conflict transformation in prisons, schools, and the wider community.
  
  
• Beyond Blue
  beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. beyondblue is a bipartisan initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments with a key goal of raising community awareness about depression and reducing stigma associated with the illness.
   
  
• Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria  - can help if you've been discriminated against in employment, education and many other areas.
  
  
• Boys Forward - Our boys need help in this rapidly changing world to step forward into frontline positions and not remain as background workers.
    
• Fatherhood Foundation
  The Fatherhood Foundation is a tax deductible entity and harm prevention charity fully authorised by the Australian government which has developed a solid track record of achievement. We invite you to work with us to turn the tide of fatherlessness by promoting excellence in fathering.
  
  
• Improving the Odds is an internet-based treatment program that has been developed to assist problem gamblers to either control or abstain from gambling. Participation in the Improving the Odds program is free and those involved can withdraw at any time. It involves 6 sessions online, once a week for six weeks. Participants can complete the program in the privacy of their own home and will be provided with regular feedback on their progress throughout the program. Participants will be asked to complete a confidential questionnaire and a telephone interview at the beginning of the program, and again at three, six and 12 month intervals after its completion. More information and contact details are on the website.
   
• Lifeline's Just look  - Database of where to go for help.
  
  
• Manhood Online includes reader's stories, forums etc
  
  
• Men Alive - Professional counselling and men's groups.
   
• Men's Rights Agency  - A national, non-profit organisation providing a better outcome for men and their families.
   
• Mensline Australia  - 24-hour phone line 1300 789 978
  
  
• No To Violence Men's Referral Service - Male Family Violence Prevention Association's anonymous and confidential telephone service provided for men by men.
   
• Relationships Australia  - Provides a range of relationship support services and a Men's Resource Line
  
  
• The Salvation Army 
   
• Bad Backs has articles, discussion forums and a range of traditional & alternative back care products to help relieve injury or chronic pain conditions and help healing. They also have preventative products, pain relief and support products.
   

Mens Help Items

• Capers Bookstore Specialising in books on family health, women's issues, pregnancy and birth, fertility issues, midwifery, breastfeeding, parenting and grief; and teaching resources for midwifery and childbirth education. Categories include books, cds, dvds for Fertility Issues, Grief and Loss, Nutrition & Complementary Therapies and Parenting & Child care
  
  
• SeekBooks - Over 10.5 Million Book Titles To Browse Online. Go straight to the Law Books category.  
   
• Thexton Health & Fitness Store - with everyday low prices for Mens Health Items, Vitamins & Minerals and Specialty Foods including gluten-free, low carbohydrates, sugar-free and soy.
   

• Aromatherapy Skin Care Kit For Men At Home (MOB734 RedBalloon Days experience voucher)
  This package is deliverable anywhere in Australia, except the Northern Territory.
  Aromatherapy skin care is for men who really care about how they look and feel - The ultimate gift of superior quality skin care that is easy to use and ideal for all skin types. All the aromatherapy products are made from 100% essential oils and botanical extracts, to sooth and refresh your skin. more details from RedBalloon Days...

Useful Information and Websites

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