Men’s Places newsletter – January 2023
Men’s Places Network
The Men’s Places Network is being established to connect men’s places and men’s programs through regular updates and to share ideas, successes, resources and learnings. The Network is a component of the Northern Territory Government’s Men’s Places Policy and Program, which was launched in November 2022 and includes a grants program that makes $100,000 available annually to support the delivery of programs and activities at Men’s Places in the Northern Territory.
The Network, Grants and Policy and Program are intended to support the work already being undertaken across the Territory by Men’s Sheds, men’s places, men’s peer-to-peer support programs and men’s healing places in the Northern Territory.
The Men’s Places Network will assist in connecting men’s places across the Northern Territory to share resources, exchange knowledge and provide opportunities for partnering and collaboration. The Network will hold quarterly online meetings and produce a quarterly e-newsletter that will provide an overview of the Network meeting, grant opportunities, relevant research and programs of interest.
Men’s Places Grants are now open
The NT Government recognises the important role that men’s places can play in improving the health and emotional wellbeing of men and forming community connections and support networks.
To support Men’s Places, the NT Government will provide $100,000 for Men’s Places Grants of up to $10,000 per applicant to assist a range of activities such as information sessions, skills development, health and wellbeing programs, education and peer-to-peer support programs, parenting programs, and equipment.
The Men’s Places Grants are available through GrantsNT
The application period has been extended and will close on 31 March 2023.
Men’s Places Policy and Program Launch
Minister for Equality and Inclusion, Hon Lauren Moss MLA launched the first ever Northern Territory Men’s Places Policy and Program at the International Men’s Day Forum held in Darwin on Friday, 18 November 2022.
The Men’s Places Policy and Program was developed through consultations with Men’s Sheds, men’s places, men’s healing programs and men’s groups. There are various places where men gather to connect, share and learn from each other, and the Policy and Program aims to provide guidance and support for these activities and programs with the intent to enhance life outcomes for Northern Territory men.
The Men’s Places Policy and Program relates to any programs and activities undertaken at men’s places in the Northern Territory, including Men’s Sheds and similar entities, men’s groups, men’s healing programs, and men’s groups that support the five key focus areas of the Northern Territory Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025: community engagement; health and wellbeing; safety; economic security; and leadership and participation.
Read the Men’s Places Policy and Program
Anthony Ah Mat (pictured below right) is the Office of Gender Equity and Diversity Men’s Places Engagement Officer and can be contacted at TFHC.OGED@nt.gov.au or on 8935 7825.
Office of Gender Equity and Diversity
The Office of Gender Equity and Diversity provides policy advice across government and directly to the Minister for Equality and Inclusion about gender equality, gender diversity and inclusion in the Northern Territory. The Office undertakes work to progress key reforms and administers grants and scholarships to provide equal opportunities for all Territorians to reach their full potential through gendered approaches.
The NT Government has released a Gender Equality Statement of Commitment and Gender Equality Action Plan to support initiatives, processes and practices that drive equality for women, men and people with diverse gender identities.
Contact the Office of Gender Equity and Diversity
Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Level 1, Building 2
Jape Homemaker Village
Millner NT 0810
Phone: 08 8999 8373
tfhc.oged@nt.gov.au
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