Announcing the Manhood 2005 Conference (open to women).

The Men’s Health and Wellbeing Association (Queensland) Inc. is delighted to announce the Manhood 2005 Conference, to be held on the 20th — 23rd October 2005 at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort, on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

This inaugural conference will bring together organisations and individuals who are involved in grassroots men’s work with government departments, agencies and private sector men’s and boy’s health providers.

The Manhood 2005 conference will provide an opportunity to see and hear keynote speakers and presenters showcasing current programs, initiatives, research and trends associated with the health and wellbeing of men and boys. The title ‘Redefining the Roles’ has been chosen so that the relevance and importance of what contemporary masculinity means can be reviewed, openly debated, highlighted and celebrated.

A number of notable speakers have already been secured including Steve Biddulph, Richard Fletcher, Jed Diamond, Alan Blackburn and Dr Arne Rubinstein.

Australian and New Zealand Men’s Gathering

The Conference will be followed by the biennial ANZ Men’s Gathering, which will be held at a camp on the sunshine coast. This will be followed by the:

Queensland Manhood Festival

This is the local Queensland men’s gathering for the men of that area, however they are looking forward to Kiwi men joining them.

Manhood 2005 incorporates 3 events in 11 days!
Conference OCT 20 – 23
ANZMG OCT 25 – 28
Festival OCT 28 – 30

Costing for NZ Men and attending all 3 events: AU$ 990 GST included.

Attend 2 events – Manhood Conference and ANZMG: AU$ 800 GST included.

or ANZMG + Manhood Festival: AU$ 420 GST included.

If you are attending only 1 event we can only really offer a discount on ANZMG and Festival

AU$ 250 for either, GST included

ANZMG and Manhood Festival costs included accommodation and food.

Conference registration documents can be found on line, link below. Conference accommodation at Novotel Twin Waters has been negotiated at good rates and up to four adults can share in one room to save on costs.

We are looking forward to sharing this time and space with a strong group of men from across the Tasman.

To view more information on Manhood 2005, including registration, venue, accommodation, and flyers, please visit; www.menshealthandwellbeing.org.au .

We welcome email enquiries to— [email protected] .