The following attached pages provide a direct account of some men’s experiences. Please know that you are not alone.

Remember to take care in viewing these male sexual abuse stories as some content may be triggering.

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Breaking silence

On Saturday the 9th of June 2012 "Breaking Silence" appeared in the Queensland Courier Mail Qweekend Magazine. This article focused on the challenges men and their families face in dealing with the legacy of childhood sexual abuse and accessing appropriate support. Comment was provided by two men who have attended Living Well and by the service manager, Dr Gary Foster. Read the full article here.

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Living Well

A resource for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault, and for their supporters.

Living WellThursday, 9th April, 2020 at 4:42 am

There are three days left to contribute to the consultation process to inform the design of the National Centre for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse.

You can access the survey, and an accompanying information paper, at the link below.

The online survey will close at 11:59pm (AEST) on Sunday 12 April, 2020. Your responses will help shape options for the future.

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National Centre for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse | engage.dss.gov.au

National Centre for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Extended Closes in 3 days On 30 March 2019, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, committed $22.5 million in funding over five years towards the establishment of the National Centre for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abus...

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Take care of yourself out there guys.

To keep up to date with what's happening and what to consider when it comes to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Queensland, the QLD Health website below has the latest facts, as well as a range of informative fact sheets and advice.

Living Well is continuing to provide counselling and support, with updated hygiene policies and the option of phone counselling should you be self quarantining or if you just prefer to stay at home.

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Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 coronavirus information for Queenslanders including updates, how to take action, factual information about the disease and Queensland Health's response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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