"...Men's Health is a passion of Bernard's. He founded CAMH, based at the Hepburn Health Service ... ... ...

A vietnam Veteran & trained counsellor, Bernard believes many men avoid going to the doctor, even if they are in pain or detect symptoms of illness, because of fears about being vunerable & showing signs of weakness ... ... ... "

"In his work with men, Bernard advocates introduciung health-related information in informal settings & often conducts information sessions on pubs ... ... ...

Even five years ago, there was no acceptance of the importance of men's health or any acknowlegements of how inportant men are to their communities, partners & children. A loss of a man permaturely in his thirties, forties, fifties or sixties is a huge blow. ... ... ... "

"Bernard believes experience is proving that workplace health programs have a significant impact on men. "Presenting men with hard data about their own health, & ways of improving it, is often enough to get a bloke to do something about it.

... ... ... One session was even given over to the concerns of wives & partners. .... "

Press Release

The Boys Own Choice...ABC Documentary Tuesday (DEC18th) 6.30PM

The story of the Mens Health Night...part of the Problem with Men Series.

The documentary highlights the work of our Centre and the successful Daylesford Mens Health Night conducted for the Hepburn Health Service.

See a 'younger' Bernard Denner and revisit the 'roots' of our work back then.

Must see TV... men behaving 'differently'. This is the program that... lead the way to a 'new' direction in attracting males to think about their health.

I actually saw the program last night!

Happened to be clearing email and came up to this one at 6.35 - incredible.

I thought the program was excellent. Raised some good issues - and great to see that so many men are stepping out and taking more of an interest in their health!

Warmest wishes for Christmas and a wonderful year ahead.

Leanne