According to a new report, on average, Tasmanian men are dying about six years younger than women.
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The Tasmanian Men's Health Report Card 2019, published by the Australian Men's Health Forum, highlighted a number of areas of concern.
The full report will be revealed at the Tasmania Men's Health Awards on June 12 as part of Men's Health Week.
Four Tasmanian organisations were shortlisted for the award for taking a "male-friendly approach" when working with boys and men.
Shortlisted organisations include:
- Dads Group Inc. runs an online group where dads can connect informally, and get involved in monthly face-to-face catch-ups for dads and their kids.
- Rural Alive and Well assists individuals, families, and communities with mental health concerns, with a focus on suicide prevention.
- Tasmen created the Men With Heart photo exhibition - a positive portrayal of men and masculinity using images from Tasmen's events.
- SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTy is a mental health and suicide prevention project working with young Tasmanians sto seek and give help.
AMHF chief executive Glen Poole said the awards showed there were many innovative projects in the state that were doing great work to improve the health of men and boys.
"We need to invest more time, money and resources into services like these, which are dedicated to improving the lives and health of men and boys in Tasmania," he said.
Men's Resources Tasmania chairman Jonathan Bedloe said they were delighted to be speaking at the awards to highlight the important work being done to support men and boys in the state.
"The individuals and organisations highlighted by these awards are demonstrating that men respond positively to programs that take a male-friendly approach to providing help and support," he said.
The awards will take place on June 12 at targari lia Child and Family Centre at Bridgewater from 9.30am.
For more details, visit amhf.org.au.