Talking about your health to those who understand can help. The websites listed here may help you find further information on your condition, provide details on current research studies, and connect you with others who may be going through something similar.
Community groups
Australian Men's Sheds Association
The Australian Men’s Shed Association is the national service provider to more than 985 Men’s Sheds in Australia – providing practical support, specialised services, and resources.
Australian X and Y Spectrum Support
The Australian Klinefelter Support Group, helping individuals and families affected by Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY) and other sex chromosome variations.
Dads Group promotes positive parenting and provides new dads with support and social connection. They have established 70 Dads Groups across Australia. Resources and programs are available to assist organisations to support their employees through the transition to parenthood. Dads Group also runs community events and is involved in several research partnerships.
Tough Guy Book Club is a network of men’s book clubs in local pubs. It's like a fight club for your mind, or a modern meeting place for guys of all walks of life to get together and discuss not just the work of literary greats, but any and all of the issues that men tackle on a daily basis. It’s where guys can engage in bare knuckled conversation about the manly classics of contemporary literature.
Cancer support
The Cancer Councils provide information and support to people affected by cancer in Australia. There is an office in each state and territory in Australia, and resources are available by calling the Cancer Help Line.
CanTeen (The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer) is a national support organisation for 12 – 24-year-olds who are living with cancer and is the only organisation of its kind in Australia. Support is available for patients, siblings, and children.
The Fertility & Research Centre provides rapid access to oncofertility consultations and fertility preservation options for pediatric, adolescent, and adult cancer patients.
Health practitioner peak bodies
Allied Health Professions Australia
Allied health professionals provide essential care for people of all ages including children, older people, people with chronic illnesses or mental ill-health, and those experiencing disability. Allied health professionals work with people to identify and assess issues and provide treatment and support acquisition of skills, recovery, and reablement.
Endocrine Society of Australia
Endocrine Society of Australia is a national non-profit organisation made up of scientists and clinicians who conduct research and practice in the field of Endocrinology.
Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand
Fertility Society of Australia is the peak body representing scientists, doctors, researchers, nurses, consumer groups, patients, and counselors in reproductive medicine in Australia and New Zealand.
Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health
Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health pursues innovative research programs aimed at significantly improving health services, delivers evidence-based training programs, and disseminates the latest health information and education resources.
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is a professional body of GPs which provides support to general practice to improve the health and health care of the Australian community.
Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand is a professional society made up of urological surgeons from Australia and New Zealand. Web site also includes consumer information.
Fertility, prenatal, birth and postnatal support
Australia’s National Infertility Network is an independent, non-profit consumer-based organisation that represents a national voice for infertile men and women.
Australasian Birth Trauma Association
A peer-led community dedicated to helping Australian and New Zealanders prevent and heal from birth-related trauma. We do this through advocacy, education, research, and peer-led support.
Birthing dads gives you a clear pathway to fatherhood. A simple 'how to guide' for enjoying pregnancy, supporting birth like a superhero and breezing into fatherhood with a smooth landing.
Creating the best transition into life as a parent through support, education, guidance.
COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence
Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) is a not-for-profit organisation devoted to reducing the impacts of emotional and mental health problems in the pre and postnatal periods.
Family Planning Alliance Australia
Family Planning Alliance Australia is the nation’s peak body in reproductive and sexual health. It promotes advances in public health through policy insight and advocacy and represents leading health and education agencies across Australia.
The Fathering Project is a University of Western Australia-based not-for-profit charity led by a team of professionals that aims to help fathers realise how important they are in a child’s life and to give them advice on how to encourage their children.
Gidget Foundation Australia exists to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents to ensure they receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.
Men and Parenting Pathways (MAPP) is a program of research that investigates men’s mental health and wellbeing and how it affects and is affected by family life.
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)
PANDA offers information, programs and free national helpline service to support new and expecting mums and dads struggling with parenthood. Their How is Dad Going? webpage addresses perinatal anxiety and depression in men.
As a tree supports its fruit, Peach Tree supports perinatal resilience and recovery with individuals and families through education, social action and by facilitating a passionate and caring community.
Red Nose Australia has grown from small group of families to Australia’s leading organisation dedicated to saving little lives during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood, and supporting anyone impacted by the death of a baby or child.
SANDS offers a range of services to support bereaved parents and family members, including a national telephone helpline and peer support programs. Their Fathers Support Services provides support for bereaved fathers and grandfathers by phone or email.
Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA)
VARTA provides independent information and support for individuals, couples and health professionals on fertility and issues related to assisted reproductive treatment. This includes IVF, surrogacy and donor-conception.
First Nations health
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet provides support to those working in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector by making research and other knowledge readily accessible.
Supporting parents, families and communities to enhance the well-being and development of children and young people.
General health support
Better Health Channel is sponsored by the State Government of Victoria, Australia, and provides information on general health and well-being.
Continence Foundation of Australia
Continence Foundation of Australia is the peak body for continence (bladder and bowel control), promotes community awareness, encourages people to seek help, and advocates for those with incontinence and their carers.
Diabetes Australia is the national peak body for diabetes in Australia providing a single, powerful, collective voice for people living with diabetes, their families, and carers.
Exercise Right is a public awareness campaign created by Exercise & Sports Science Australia. They aim to inspire all Australians to be healthier and more active.
Genetic Alliance Australia, formerly the Association of Genetic Support of Australasia (AGSA), facilitates support for those affected directly or indirectly by genetic conditions throughout Australasia.
Healthdirect Australia is a Commonwealth Government of Australia initiative. It aims to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health.
Hormones Australia aims to improve awareness and understanding of hormones and hormone-related conditions. Information is provided by endocrinologists, health professionals, and researchers, and is based on current evidence and best practice in Australia.
knowmore is an independent service giving free legal advice to people who are considering telling their story or providing information to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Living with XXY is changing the way the world views Klinefelter syndrome (47XXY). Focusing on community, awareness, and positive traits.
Mental health support
Australian Association of Psychologists Inc
The Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) is a values-driven peak body for psychologists that aims to promote the rich diversity of psychological practice in Australia.
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
Mensline Australia supports men who are dealing with relationship difficulties, particularly surrounding family breakdown or separation. The service offers anonymous telephone support, information, and referral for men around Australia.
Lifeline are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Relationships Australia is an organisation that offers resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships. Offices are located in each state.
Prostate cancer support
MatesCONNECT is a telephone-based brief peer support service for men affected by prostate cancer. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, our MatesCONNECT service can connect you to a trained volunteer who understands what you’re going through. All of our volunteers have been through prostate cancer.
PROSTMATE is an online program to support anyone affected by prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is a National organisation that provides information, support and counselling plus links to other prostate cancer sites for those affected by prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Specialist Telenursing Service
1 in 6 Australian men are likely to get prostate cancer in their lifetime – one of the highest rates in the world. While survival rates are improving, more than 17,000 men will be newly diagnosed this year. The need for PCFA’s care and support has never been greater and that’s why the PFCA created Australia’s first Prostate Cancer Specialist Telenursing Service, so you and your workmates can call on us anytime you need it (during business hours.
The South Australian Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcomes Collaborative Prostate Health website provides information and details of support groups for men and their families affected by prostate cancer.
Research
Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group
ANZUP is funded by Cancer Australia to develop and conduct cancer research in Urogenital and Prostate Cancers.
Parent-Infant Research Institute
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is a vigorous and innovative Australian research institute whose vision is to improve the emotional well-being of parents and to optimise infant development. PIRI provides a unique contribution to the early intervention by combining basic research and clinical expertise to address depression and other difficulties facing parents and infants. The Institute is a leading body recognized internationally for its cutting-edge research into perinatal depression and anxiety and translating research to practice.
Rural and regional health support
Regional Men's Health Initiative
The Regional Men’s Health Initiative is a team of people who are passionate about raising awareness of men’s health and wellbeing in regional, rural and remote communities throughout WA.
National Rural Health Alliance
The National Rural Health Alliance represents 37 national organisations working to improve the health and wellbeing of 7 million people in rural and remote Australia.