Men’s Matters
Our Men’s program offers services that are specifically tailored to assist CALD and migrant men in crisis.
What is the Men’s Matters Program
What is the Men’s Matters Program
CALD and migrant men have unique cultural challenges in relation to family conflict, navigating legal systems and finding effective peer support.
It is a well known fact that men are significantly under-represented within Australia’s legal system. CALD men in particular, feel they are ‘not listened to’ and ‘not understood’ in the context of their cultures.
This lack of understanding has identified a critical gap in services for CALD men.
- Men in difficulty feel frustrated, alone and unsupported.
- The escalation of their issues leads to anti-social behaviours, eg: DFV; aggressive social behaviour; drug & alcohol dependency.
- They are not sufficiently represented in legal proceedings and many can’t afford legal aid.
- They may make poor or ill-informed decisions and could go into a negative spiral.
- They harbour thoughts of self-harm.
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How we help
- We address the gap in services for men.
- In CALD communities, DFV related issues can be complex. We navigate all issues to find suitable options.
- We understand cultural complexities.
- We have strong knowledge of the systems, options and consequences.
- We work within cultural contexts across ethnicity, masculinity, race, family.
Our program services
Case management – Providing case management, referrals and support to men in crisis
Men’s advisory group – working together to develop services based on men’s experience and views
Court advocacy – assisting men to navigate the legal system, explaining the technicalities to them.
Health & wellbeing – assisting men with lifestyle techniques like anger management, self-reflection, among others
Buddy 2 Buddy program – men volunteering their time and skills to be a friend to men in crisis
Family Dispute Resolution – broad based service to find the best possible option for men in dispute situations with immediate or extended family
Children’s Contact service – Opportunities for men in estranged relationships to meet their children in a safe, secure environment and bond with them
Men’s advisory group – working together to develop services based on men’s experience and views
Court advocacy – assisting men to navigate the legal system, explaining the technicalities to them.
Health & wellbeing – assisting men with lifestyle techniques like anger management, self-reflection, among others
Buddy 2 Buddy program – men volunteering their time and skills to be a friend to men in crisis
Family Dispute Resolution – broad based service to find the best possible option for men in dispute situations with immediate or extended family
Children’s Contact service – Opportunities for men in estranged relationships to meet their children in a safe, secure environment and bond with them
Positive Outcomes
Positive Outcomes
- Deal with issues
- Cope with stresses and manage challenges
- Reduce and prevent domestic & family violence
- Manage relationship breakdowns
- Improve mental health
- Practical assistance with finance, essentials, accommodation.
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