This interactive workshop will present key findings from the National Project on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health Programs, focusing on data collected through national mapping of services and programs, alongside insights gathered through community engagement. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how this work has informed strong advocacy for the establishment of a national leadership body — one dedicated to supporting strong men’s health groups and programs, community-based men’s health entities, and key business and sector stakeholders working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
The session will connect these findings with national policy frameworks and commitments, including the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, the NACCHO Aboriginal Male Health 10-Point Blueprint 2013–2030, and the National Men’s Health Strategy.
The workshop will highlight best practices, challenges, and opportunities identified throughout the project, offering actionable insights for policymakers, health professionals, community leaders, and stakeholders working across the male health sector.
By the end of the session, participants will:
Gain a clear understanding of the key findings from the national mapping;
Explore the role of The Deadly Male initiative in advancing Closing the Gap commitments;
Identify culturally appropriate strategies and frameworks to improve male health outcomes;
Engage in knowledge-sharing and capacity-building to strengthen programs and partnerships.
This session will also introduce The Deadly Male – National Centre of Excellence & Leadership for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Males, a nationally and internationally recognised collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male leaders, researchers, and experts in male health and wellbeing.
With over 25 years of proven impact, this leadership group has contributed significantly to increasing life expectancy and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males.
The Centre provides guidance and support through public speaking, consultation, co-design, and shared decision-making with Aboriginal health services, research institutes, governments, and the broader community.
Importantly, this initiative is not a traditional research project bound by academic ethics protocols — it is a national mapping and leadership initiative grounded in cultural knowledge, community voice, and a commitment to driving meaningful change.