Our history
While our mission hasn't wavered, Healthy Male has evolved significantly over the past two decades to meet the needs of Australian men and boys. Learn a little more about our history including the huge achievements, the galvanising challenges and the pivotal decisions that shaped us.
Our brief history
2000
Healthy Male is founded
Healthy Male was founded in 2000 by Prof David de Kretser.
2002
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health Reference Group formed
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health Reference Group is our longest-running working group.
2005
First Men’s Health Week campaign
An annual campaign to encourage conversation about men’s wellbeing.
2006
Founder and Director, David de Kretser, becomes Governor of Victoria
For his lasting and invaluable contribution to public health
2010
Launch of the National Male Health Policy
Healthy Male was strongly involved in developing the National Male Health Policy in collaboration with the Australian Government.
2012
The Men in Australia Telephone Survey (MATeS)
Healthy Male has both led and collaborated on a range of significant research projects over its history.
2016
Funding for Andrology Australia ceased
The Australian Government Department of Health ceased funding Healthy Male in May 2016, leaving the organisation with an uncertain future.
2019
Launch of the National Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2030
Launched by the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt.
2019
Rebrand from Andrology Australia to Healthy Male
In 2019 we rebranded from ‘Andrology Australia’ to ‘Healthy Male’.
2020
Plus Paternal: Case for Change released
A Focus on Fathers’ Case for Change.
2022
‘What’s in the way?’ survey
We asked over 1200 Australian men about the things that prevent them from seeing a health professional when they need to.
2023
Expanded the reach of our health practitioner resources
We moved to the Medcast platform.
2024
Launch of our new website
Welcome to our new website!
More about us
Learn more about the people and past that make Healthy Male what it is today.
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