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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Well-being assessment

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Mindfulness strategies

Audio mindfulness exercises to enhance your well-being. Download them here.

Community Page

Check out the latest news, information and inspiration at the community page, Together we can make a world of difference.

Living Well

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

Living WellWednesday, 20th February, 2019 at 12:25 pm

Many middle-aged men seek emotional support from their dogs in place of interpersonal connections. But could these relationships be the key to ending their isolation?

Living Well

Why many men turn to their dog for emotional support - ABC Life

Many middle-aged men seek emotional support from their dogs in place of interpersonal connections. But could these relationships be the key to ending their isolation?

abc.net.au

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Living WellWednesday, 13th February, 2019 at 2:34 pm

The "Kanye effect" – celebrities' candid admissions about their battles with mental health have changed the way men talk about mental health for the better.

Living Well

The Way Men Talk About Mental Health Is Changing

The "Kanye effect" – celebrities' candid admissions about their battles with mental health have changed the way men talk about mental health for the better.

menshealth.com.au

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Living WellThursday, 7th February, 2019 at 8:13 pm

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Living WellWednesday, 6th February, 2019 at 12:13 pm

A workplace that supports mental health isn't just a massive help for employees. It also makes great business sense. Here's what managers can do to make work more mentally healthy.

Living Well

5 steps to creating a mentally healthy workplace - ABC Life

A workplace that supports mental health isn't just a massive help for employees. It also makes great business sense. Here's what managers can do to make work more mentally healthy.

abc.net.au

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Counselling

We offer face to face counselling in Brisbane, as well as web-based and telephone counselling to men throughout Queensland.

Men's Group

The next 8 week Living Well Men's Group commences shortly and we are now taking expressions of interest.

Partner's Group

The next Information and Support evening for partners of men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault will be in the coming weeks.

Info

Posters are now available in 24 languages.

Download our 60 page Guide for Men booklet. UK and US versions now available.

Donations/Partnerships

We welcome donations and opportunities to work in partnership with individuals and organisations. Living Well is an initiative of Anglicare Southern Queensland. Supported by the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General and private donations.

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