Better Men Australia can assist your agency to capitalize on the shift that's occuring in our culture by becoming more male-inclusive in the provision of services to families.
SOME OPTIONS:
A presentation to the Governing Board, Management and key staff…
on the National Strategic Conference of Fatherhood, and the 12 Pt Plan to turn the tide of fatherlessness in Australia.
on how children can benefit from initiatives that support men as fathers and partners.
on consultancy options that will strengthen the agency’s work among fathers & families.
An ‘audit’ of the agency’s facilities, activities and work practices …
to evaluate current effectiveness in engaging and supporting fathers.
to list and prioritize aspects that could be improved upon to ensure the agency receives ‘father-friendly status’.
The identification of gaps in services and of opportunities for new initiatives and community partnerships that engage and support men…
by surveying the community services sector, municipal health plans, national health priorities and funding opportunities.
by representing the agency in state and regional discussions, networks and task forces to better position the agency to respond to these gaps and opportunities.
The development of a dedicated Men’s Programs position/s for the agency…
by assisting in the creation of a Position Description.
by assisting in recruitment and interviews.
by providing external supervision of the worker/s.
The resourcing of staff to more effectively engage men in their service delivery…
by training staff in engagement strategies, men’s issues and men’s services.
by providing referral advice and secondary consultations on specific cases or issues.
by facilitating men’s programs and involve staff as apprentice facilitators.
by conducting independent pre and post program evaluations.
by creating a local Men’s Services Directory to smooth the pathways of referral.
by resourcing staff with best-practice tools, clips, videos and other resources.
The provision of a variety of other services and initiatives including…
the creation and development of marketing strategies to attract more men into services, programs or events through flyers, posters, brochures, websites, blogs, media etc.
representing the agency to create or support community partnerships that conduct events such as men's health forums, fatherhood festivals and family fun days.
