THE MOVEMBER INSTITUTE OF MEN'S HEALTH

The science of reaching men

Men are engaging with healthcare but often contact doesn't turn into connection, follow-through or ongoing care. The impact of this is real. Men still die on average five years earlier than women, largely from preventable and treatable conditions.

What can drive change is healthcare that meets men on their own terms, reaches them, motivates them, and keeps them coming back. Getting men through the door is only the first step. Staying connected is the real work.

The Movember Institute of Men's Health exists to do exactly that. We give practitioners the training, tools, and latest research to deliver care designed with men in mind - across mental health, primary care, and cancer care. Our programs are grounded in world-leading research and built for the realities of clinical practice.

Training & education

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Movember's flagship practitioner training program, focusing on skills to better connect with male clients.

A world-first initiative developing international mental health guidelines for competitive online gaming.

Mental Health Guidelines in Community Sport

A world-first program developing mental health guidelines for community sport.

Health Resources

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Health Resources

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What mental fitness actually is, why it matters, and the simple skills that help you build it.

If you’ve been diagnosed with testicular cancer, you may need testicle removal surgery, called an orchiectomy. Learn what this involves.

Two young AFL players on the field, one reaching out to the other after a tough moment in the game.

When something goes wrong, the brain piles on. Here's how to help a young bloke catch that spiral and shut it down.

If the cancer has spread outside of your testicle, your doctor may recommend secondary treatment like chemotherapy and RPLND surgery.

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We could all use a friend who checks in on us. Here's how to notice when someone needs it, and six easy ways to show up for them without making it weird.

Our Programs

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Our Programs

A multi-phase study into when and how gaming supports mental health.

A world-first program developing mental health guidelines for community sport.

A landmark report series that reveals the true state of men's health, to help advocate for urgent, systemic change.

Movember's flagship practitioner training program, focusing on skills to better connect with male clients.

Compelling new research into the gap between what men personally believe and what they think other men expect.

News

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News

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Practical ways for Team Captains to open up honest conversations about men's health, no workshop or perfect words required.

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Simple, no-pressure ways to ask friends and family for donations — without it feeling like a sales pitch.

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Seven simple strategies to help you recruit, grow and energise your Movember team this year.

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Simple ways to keep your team moving when the early enthusiasm fades and mid-November hits.

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How to pick a team goal that's specific, achievable and actually gets your crew fired up to chase it.