1.5 HOUR COURSE FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Stop male patients slipping through the cracks...
...with the Male
Framework
You will learn practical, evidence-based skills to recognise when male patients are struggling and keep them engaged in care even within the constraints of short appointments.
What
General Practitioners
will learn.
The MALE Framework
made Doctor’s office ready.
Made with the interactions and pace of 15-minute appointments in mind, so modules learnt are easily and often applied.
Whether or not she was doing it consciously or unconsciously, she was leveraging my sense of masculinity for a better health outcome."
-Bradley
Judgment means that I'm not good enough. It means that I have to justify my situation."
- Kai
When I was able to connect... it made me feel like I was talking to another human-being as opposed to someone that was just trying to fix me and then fix the next person and the next person."
- James
87%
of men who die by suicide accessed health services in their last year of life
Stop men slipping through the cracks
Men in Mind is a practical, evidence-informed training program that gives mental health and primary care professionals the skills and confidence to connect with men more effectively and keep them engaged in care.
Extrapolating from the AIHW % of accessing different service types, the number of Australian men who accessed services in the preceding year before they died by suicide:
87% (any health service): 2,198 men accessed services but died by suicide in 2024
Limited seats available
Secure your spot in the government funded pre-pilot.
- 1-1.5 hours, complete interactive modules at your pace.
- Developed by experts in masculinity and men's health.
- Based on practitioner feedback and research.
- Share your insights for further development.
Is this course for me?
This course IS NOT for you if:
You have a high male patient retention rate.
You're versed in strengths-based masculinity and how to incorporate it when working with men.
You're trained in practical tools that help men to open up and stay engaged.
You understand specific ways your gender can be leveraged to be a role model for male clients.
This course IS for you if:
You're ready to build your confidence to help unmotivated male patients struggling to stay retained in healthcare.
You're seeking practical communication strategies tailored to men.
You're seeking more strategies to build rapport across a diverse range of male patients that's grounded in evidence.
You're looking to learn tools to help men navigate stigma, shame and risk safely and effectively.
Meet the Men in Mind Subject Matter Experts
Dr Greg MalcherGeneral Practitioner (Retired)Greg graduated from Monash University in 1976 and spent the next 9 years working in the Australian and more...
Michael WhiteheadRegistered NurseMichael has over 25-years' experience working in Men's Health, Emergency Nursing, Prostate Cancer and Remote Indigenous Health. more...
Dr Johanna LynchGeneral Practitioner & PsychotherapistJohanna, MBBS PhD FRACGP FASPM Grad Cert (Grief and Loss) is a general practitioner, psychotherapist, and more...
Adam ForrestPharmacistFirst registering in 2009, Adam Forrest is a community pharmacist manager from the outer Adelaide Southern suburbs more...
Kendall GowNurse PractitionerKendall is urology nurse practitioner, clinical sexologist, and credentialled diabetes educator with a special interest in men's health more...
Dr Nige GraySpecialist General Practitioner MB, ChB; FRACGP; GCHPEDr. Nige Gray graduated from the University of of Leeds (UK) in 1987 before relocating to Australia in 1992 more...
Dr Greg MalcherGeneral Practitioner (Retired)Greg graduated from Monash University in 1976 and spent the next 9 years working in the Australian and more...
Michael WhiteheadRegistered NurseMichael has over 25-years' experience working in Men's Health, Emergency Nursing, Prostate Cancer and Remote Indigenous Health. more...
Dr Johanna LynchGeneral Practitioner & PsychotherapistJohanna, MBBS PhD FRACGP FASPM Grad Cert (Grief and Loss) is a general practitioner, psychotherapist, and more...
Adam ForrestPharmacistFirst registering in 2009, Adam Forrest is a community pharmacist manager from the outer Adelaide Southern suburbs more...
Kendall GowNurse PractitionerKendall is urology nurse practitioner, clinical sexologist, and credentialled diabetes educator with a special interest in men's health more...
Dr Nige GraySpecialist General Practitioner MB, ChB; FRACGP; GCHPEDr. Nige Gray graduated from the University of of Leeds (UK) in 1987 before relocating to Australia in 1992 more...
Dr Greg MalcherGeneral Practitioner (Retired)Greg graduated from Monash University in 1976 and spent the next 9 years working in the Australian and more...
Michael WhiteheadRegistered NurseMichael has over 25-years' experience working in Men's Health, Emergency Nursing, Prostate Cancer and Remote Indigenous Health. more...
Dr Johanna LynchGeneral Practitioner & PsychotherapistJohanna, MBBS PhD FRACGP FASPM Grad Cert (Grief and Loss) is a general practitioner, psychotherapist, and more...
Adam ForrestPharmacistFirst registering in 2009, Adam Forrest is a community pharmacist manager from the outer Adelaide Southern suburbs more...
Kendall GowNurse PractitionerKendall is urology nurse practitioner, clinical sexologist, and credentialled diabetes educator with a special interest in men's health more...
Dr Nige GraySpecialist General Practitioner MB, ChB; FRACGP; GCHPEDr. Nige Gray graduated from the University of of Leeds (UK) in 1987 before relocating to Australia in 1992 more...
Dr Greg MalcherGeneral Practitioner (Retired)Greg graduated from Monash University in 1976 and spent the next 9 years working in the Australian and more...
Michael WhiteheadRegistered NurseMichael has over 25-years' experience working in Men's Health, Emergency Nursing, Prostate Cancer and Remote Indigenous Health. more...
Dr Johanna LynchGeneral Practitioner & PsychotherapistJohanna, MBBS PhD FRACGP FASPM Grad Cert (Grief and Loss) is a general practitioner, psychotherapist, and more...
Adam ForrestPharmacistFirst registering in 2009, Adam Forrest is a community pharmacist manager from the outer Adelaide Southern suburbs more...
Kendall GowNurse PractitionerKendall is urology nurse practitioner, clinical sexologist, and credentialled diabetes educator with a special interest in men's health more...
Dr Nige GraySpecialist General Practitioner MB, ChB; FRACGP; GCHPEDr. Nige Gray graduated from the University of of Leeds (UK) in 1987 before relocating to Australia in 1992 more...
Dr Greg MalcherGeneral Practitioner (Retired)Greg graduated from Monash University in 1976 and spent the next 9 years working in the Australian and more...
Michael WhiteheadRegistered NurseMichael has over 25-years' experience working in Men's Health, Emergency Nursing, Prostate Cancer and Remote Indigenous Health. more...
Dr Johanna LynchGeneral Practitioner & PsychotherapistJohanna, MBBS PhD FRACGP FASPM Grad Cert (Grief and Loss) is a general practitioner, psychotherapist, and more...
Adam ForrestPharmacistFirst registering in 2009, Adam Forrest is a community pharmacist manager from the outer Adelaide Southern suburbs more...
Kendall GowNurse PractitionerKendall is urology nurse practitioner, clinical sexologist, and credentialled diabetes educator with a special interest in men's health more...
Dr Nige GraySpecialist General Practitioner MB, ChB; FRACGP; GCHPEDr. Nige Gray graduated from the University of of Leeds (UK) in 1987 before relocating to Australia in 1992 more...
FAQs
How long does the course take to complete?
It's a self-paced, online course that will take around 1 hour to complete. For this trial version, we have a series of feedback questions for you to complete, so allow a bit more time to respond to these. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated.
How many CPD points will I be eligible for?
This trial version of the course is not accredited by the RACGP (but will be in the future). Otherwise, please confirm with your relevant professional body.
What resources are included in the training?
Along with the videos and reflective exercises, you'll learn a practical framework that you can implement into your day to day practice straight away. There's also research articles and supporting evidence to give you more in-depth insights.
Is the course based on research and evidence?
Yes. The research underpinning Men in Mind has been published in peer reviewed journals. You can access the research summaries here .
How long will I have access to the course for?
You will have access to the course for six months from the date of registration.
I don't work in Australia, is this course for me?
Men in Mind is a professional training program suitable for a global audience. However, currently it's only available to residents in Australia. Other countries are coming soon, register your interest to nominate your country and to stay informed.
Men in Mind Partners
Funded by
The Movember Men's Health Education project received funding from the Australian Government.
Men in Mind is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Strengthening Medicare: Backing Men's Health initiative.® Movember Foundation is a registered charity in Australia ABN 48894537905 | All rights reserved
