Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are running a study which will look at how men cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer.  They need your help in recruiting a group of men over 60 years of age who have never had cancer.  This will help them to better understand the results of the cancer patients in their study.  The study involves filling out a survey four times over a nine month period.  The survey asks questions about background, quality of life, and general emotional wellbeing.  Participation in the study is voluntary, and all survey responses will be kept strictly confidential.  If you, or someone you know, meets this criteria and wants more information, contact Eimear Ruane-McAteer at Tel: 02890 972684  |  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Grants are available to support the expansion of existing groups engaging men aged 50 years of age and over, as well as to establish new men’s 50+ groups in Belfast.  A key focus will be upon recruiting and retaining new members.  To be eligible, groups applying must have - or will have by receipt of grant - a constitution, a committee, a bank account and accounts (if the group is over one year old).  There are a small number of grants available up to £700 each.  All successful applicants must undertake their activities by 31st March 2017.  The deadline for completed applications is 12.00pm on Friday 14th October 2016.  To request a grant application form, contact Pamela Higgins at Volunteer Now on Tel: 02890 232020  |  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The School of Hospitality Management and Tourism within Dublin Institute of Technology is inviting applications for a PhD Studentship for a study which will look at 'Active Leisure and Sport Participation in an Aging Rural Ireland'.  The deadline for applications is Friday 30th September 2016.  To find out more, visit: www.dit.ie/researchandenterprise/graduateresearchschool/phdopportunities/phdprojects/artstourism

Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility and we all have a role to play.  The HSE, in partnership with other organisations, is developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for Co. Kerry, and want as many people as possible to have their say about what should be included in this plan.  To gather feedback, a series of engagement evenings are being held throughout the county in late September 2016.  To find out more visit: www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/Mental_Health_Services/NOSP/preventionstrategy/connectingforlifeKerry   Even if you can't attend one of these events, why not complete the online survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/kerrypublic

The Mojo programme seeks to support men who are affected by employment issues.  The target group is men who are: directly affected by the recession, unemployment, or issues with employment which have increased their risk of distress; 18 years or older; living in South County Dublin; motivated to change and who want to get their Mojo back; able to participate in a 12 week programme - 2 mornings per week, starting in September 2016.  Participation on this course does not affect social welfare benefits.  If you want to know more, call Catherine Mooney on Tel: 087 147 1152 or 01 4649300  |  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  Visit: www.mojo-programme.org

How do men understand their identities and roles in these times of rapid social change?  Put simply: what does it mean to be man in modern Ireland? ...  In its second year, this programme offers a series of ten, two hour, learning experiences which look at key issues facing men of all ages in contemporary Ireland.  Themes which will be explored include: nature-nature / are men born or made; the changing patterns of work; violence, power and control; sexuality and partnerships; fatherhood and families; emotional and physical health.  This series of discussions challenges the widespread stereotypical assumption that men don’t talk and that they want to 'keep it all in'.  The programme will begin on Wednesday 5th October 2016, and will be held in the WIN Conference Centre, Newry, Co. Down.  For further details, contact Mark on Tel: 0035387 119 4839 or to register contact Michelle on Tel: 0044 2830 267011.

This one-day conference (which will be held in Cork on Friday 7th October 2016) will showcase the latest research in the field of youth (12-25 years of age) mental health, and will address the challenges and opportunities in providing the best possible care and support to young people experiencing mental health difficulties.  To find out more, see: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/da2ffbb725507d40491be133d/files/Programme_and_booking_form.pdf

This one-day training (co-facilitated by the National Youth Council of Ireland and HIV Ireland) aims to increase the knowledge and skills of participants to support the development of a policy in sexual health within their respective organisations.  The course will be of interest to workers who are addressing the sexual health needs of young people through the provision of education, support and advocacy services as well as other related service provision.  It will take place on Thursday 29th September 2016, from 10.00am - 4.00pm, in HIV Ireland, 70 Eccles Street, Dublin 7.  To book a place visit: www.hivireland.ie/what-we-do/training/good-practice-sexual-health-policy-development or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.