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MENSLINE AUSTRALIA Terry Melvin Manager Fathers Direct, London 2005

MENSLINE AUSTRALIA Terry Melvin Manager Fathers Direct, London 2005. Crisis Support Services. An independent not for profit, operates three , 24*7 telephone counselling referral services. Care Ring : oldest service in Australia Generalist-volunteer, Victoria wide

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MENSLINE AUSTRALIA Terry Melvin Manager Fathers Direct, London 2005

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  1. MENSLINE AUSTRALIA Terry Melvin Manager Fathers Direct, London 2005

  2. Crisis Support Services • An independent not for profit, operates three , 24*7 telephone counselling referral services. • Care Ring: oldest service in Australia Generalist-volunteer, Victoria wide • Suicide Helpline - VictoriaExperienced professional staff • Mensline Australia:National, professional & volunteer staff • Child Support Agency pilot project - Direct Telephone Support Service (DTSS) and Being Connected

  3. Mensline Australia is ….  Commonwealth Government initiative  A confidential and anonymous telephone counselling providing support for men dealing with family and relationship concerns  Staffed by paid & volunteer counsellors - expert in men’s issues  Available 24 x 7 from anywhere in the country for the cost of a local call

  4. Mensline Australia – reason for being….  Enhance community service’s response to men’s emotional needs  Encourage more help seeking by men  Strengthen men’s role in the family and relationships  Support and enhance men’s crisis management capacities

  5. Mensline Australia – profile of callers …. • 87% of callers are male • 85% of callers are aged between 30-49 years • 60% of callers are living apart from family – either alone, or in shared / supported accom. Approximately 1% is homeless. • Nearly 70% are in full or part time work. 26% are unemployed • 48% are separated or divorced; 32% are in a relationship; 18% are single. • 73% are fathers (either their own or step children), however, 37% live apart from their children and 7% are sole parenting.

  6. Mensline Australia – presenting issues … • Relationship difficulties Existing relationship, separation, parenting, access to children, • Coping issues Depression / anxiety, anger, grief and loss • Safety concerns Suicide/threats of self harm, family violence, child protection

  7. Mensline Australia – activities… • Men at Work A dedicated line for Australia Post men • Workplace Training Training workplaces to be more receptive and responsive to men (CSA / FCA) • Telstra Fathers Project Fathers of young children in rural and remote areas who may be at risk to themselves or others. Extended call-back service providing support and skill enhancement.

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