Why MAN UP?

 
 
 

Curriculum Requirements.

Our programs cater to 3 educational goals of the SCSA curriculum:

  1. Being Healthy, Safe and Active by teaching students about their personal identities and emotions

  2. Communicating and Interacting for Health and Wellbeing by teaching students how to change and cope with circumstances that are negatively affecting them

  3. Contributing to Healthy and Active Communities by teaching students to critically analyse contextual factors that influence their health and wellbeing

Students’ Unaddressed Learning Interests.

Survey data has shown that students prefer workshop style programs that “involve the individual”, which is exactly how MAN UP operates. On top of this, we aim to create an approachable and relatable environment, via our workshops being peer-to-peer, youth-led, and in intimate small group settings

Additionally, existing programs that cover similar topics to MAN UP has been rated at 2.8 out of 5, specifically with students at single-sex schools mentioning the “lack of discussion regarding toxic masculinity” and having expressed interest in “gender specific programs”, which is exactly what MAN UP provides.

 
 

Societal & Community Impact.

Our programs aim to combat the negative aspects of male stigma in society by teaching young men how to effectively communicate their emotions, support their mates and cope during difficult times.

We are aware that statistics such as “7 out of 9 daily Australian suicides are male” and “69% of men believe society expects them to act strong” need to be addressed and we hope to be part of the solution.

Turning society around starts with educating the emerging generation of men and lessening the impact of mental health challenges faced by numerous young men around Australia.

Students’ Post-program Behaviours and Beliefs.

Our programs cover the gaps in students’ unaddressed learning interests through covering students’ attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours towards men’s mental health & wellbeing in an engaging way.

With students expressing positive feedback, including a 9 out of 10 average program rating, it is evident that MAN UP is having a beneficial impact on the attitudes of young men.

 

Interested?

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