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MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.

How MensLine Australia can help

MensLine Australia is a free national counselling, information and referral service for men across Australia, specialising in mental health, and family and relationship concerns.

MensLine Australia provides 24/7 telephone counselling and online chat, as well as appointment-based video counselling. This is complemented by a comprehensive website with information and resources.

The service is available from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues.

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Mental health resources for men | MensLine Australia

Advice, support and referral resources for men | Free phone and online counselling Australia wide | MensLine Australia

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Being a dad | MensLine Australia

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A new dad’s guide to surviving the first month

Tips on how to survive the first four weeks of being a new dad from MensLine Australia.

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All the dads | MensLine Australia

Dads come in all shapes and sizes! Here we pay tribute to the less traditional role-models. Learn more.

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How to help your kids deal with bullying | MensLine Australia

Tips on how to deal with bullying & signs to look out for | A good dads guide to helping your kids through this difficult time.

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Being a young father | MensLine Australia

We spoke with Win from '2 DADS' about what it was like to become a father at 17 years old, & the wisdom he’s learnt along the way.

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Coping on Father’s Day | MensLine Australia

Father’s Day in Australia isn’t a celebration for everyone | Professional advice for men, whether you’re a grieving dad or a single dad looking for support.

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Fathering from a distance | MensLine Australia

Being away from your family for an extended period can be tough. MensLine has tips on how how to stay in touch whilst away & how to prepare for trips home.

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First time dad | MensLine Australia

Advice for the first time dad from MensLine Australia. Tips & support to make the most of this new change to your life, enjoying all that comes with it.

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Give Dad the gift of mental health this Father’s Day

Your dad has plenty of socks and ties, so this Father’s Day how about you give him the gift of mental health? MensLine Australia

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