Men's Health Partners
Movember has an absolute obligation to all Mo Bros and Sistas to select reputable charity partners across the globe. We ensure that our chosen partners adhere and agree to a strict set of criteria which includes having plans in place for spending funds, best practice corporate governance and transparency across the organisation.
As a result, Movember collaborates with two outstanding men’s health partners – the Cancer Society of New Zealand and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
The Cancer Society of New Zealand
The Cancer Society of New Zealand is the leading organisation dedicated to reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for everyone in New Zealand. It is the leading cancer patient advocate in New Zealand, providing a voice on all kinds of issues affecting cancer detection and treatment. The Cancer Society is an independent charity and is not funded by the Government.
Dalton Kelly, CEO, Cancer Society:
“We were delighted when the Movember charity approached us in 2008 to consider partnering them to raise awareness about men's health generally, and prostate cancer in particular. The three-way partnership which evolved, including the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, was a good fit and we all worked very well together on our first joint Movember campaign. Movember provides an opportunity to tackle what the society had already identified as a priority - men's health! It is a unique campaign which directly targets the audience we want to reach, and is also inclusive of women as Mo Sisters. The money we received from Movember 2008 is a real boost to our funding and will be invested in projects which raise men’s awareness of their health and health risks and research to improve health outcomes for prostate cancer.”
Programs funded by Movember in New Zealand
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Field Days 2009: The Cancer Society has had a presence at New Zealand’s annual National Agricultural Field Days for the past three years, promoting men’s health issues, in particular prostate cancer, to the predominantly male audience of 130,000. Field Days presents the Cancer Society with an opportunity for face-to-face discussions and low-key information dissemination of men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer.
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Research: Funds from Movember 2008 have already been invested in two research projects. The first is called the RADAR Prostate Cancer Trial and is being led by Professor D Lamb. The RADAR trial, which is in its third year, includes comprehensive pathological studies designed to better predict the behavior of individual cancers.
The second study is being led by Dr. Justin Keogh and seeks to improve the health and quality of life of prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Many patients undergo ADT to slow disease progression, most often resulting in severe physical and quality-of-life adverse effects. Recent research has indicated that physical activity may reverse many of these ADT side effects and so the study aims to investigate this further.
Dalton Kelly, CEO, Cancer Society:
“We were delighted when the Movember charity approached us in 2008 to consider partnering them to raise awareness about men's health generally, and prostate cancer in particular. The three-way partnership which evolved, including the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, was a good fit and we all worked very well together on our first joint Movember campaign. Movember provides an opportunity to tackle what the society had already identified as a priority - men's health! It is a unique campaign which directly targets the audience we want to reach, and is also inclusive of women as Mo Sisters. The money we received from Movember 2008 is a real boost to our funding and will be invested in projects which raise men’s awareness of their health and health risks and research to improve health outcomes for prostate cancer.”
Programs funded by Movember in New Zealand
01
Field Days 2009: The Cancer Society has had a presence at New Zealand’s annual National Agricultural Field Days for the past three years, promoting men’s health issues, in particular prostate cancer, to the predominantly male audience of 130,000. Field Days presents the Cancer Society with an opportunity for face-to-face discussions and low-key information dissemination of men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer.
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Research: Funds from Movember 2008 have already been invested in two research projects. The first is called the RADAR Prostate Cancer Trial and is being led by Professor D Lamb. The RADAR trial, which is in its third year, includes comprehensive pathological studies designed to better predict the behavior of individual cancers.
The second study is being led by Dr. Justin Keogh and seeks to improve the health and quality of life of prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Many patients undergo ADT to slow disease progression, most often resulting in severe physical and quality-of-life adverse effects. Recent research has indicated that physical activity may reverse many of these ADT side effects and so the study aims to investigate this further.
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
The Mental Health Foundation works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.
Boris Sokratov, CEO Mental Health Foundation New Zealand:
“Our partnership with Movember has supported us in further developing our men’s depression campaign. More than ever, given the current economic climate, we want to make sure information is reaching men in a way that works for them and in places they are likely to be, and also to encourage self-help as well as seeking help.”
Programs funded by Movember in New Zealand:
As a direct result of Movember funds, The Mental Health Foundation has been able to further support its Out of the Blue (OOTB) awareness campaign which aims to put depression on the public agenda. It was launched in 2005 and has grown in strength every year.
The Mental Health Foundation employed Campaign Manager, Boris Sokratov in April 2009 to take the campaign forward. To guide the planning of the next phase of OOTB, Boris has consulted widely – internally within the Mental Health Foundation; externally with the Ministry of Health, other health sector service providers/organisations, service users, consumer advocates, health professionals including GP’s, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and by accessing national and international research.
Four awareness raising initiatives have been identified and are currently in the early stages of development. They are:
01
The redevelopment of the OOTB website
02
A suite of media activities to raise awareness of men’s depression, which includes a pilot TV show in conjunction with Maori television
03
A short story writing competition
04
A touch football/physical health programme
The vision of the Mental Health Foundation is: “To forever change the way men feel, think, talk and behave in relation to our mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing; and in doing so encourage us to take ownership of our own health.”
Boris Sokratov, CEO Mental Health Foundation New Zealand:
“Our partnership with Movember has supported us in further developing our men’s depression campaign. More than ever, given the current economic climate, we want to make sure information is reaching men in a way that works for them and in places they are likely to be, and also to encourage self-help as well as seeking help.”
Programs funded by Movember in New Zealand:
As a direct result of Movember funds, The Mental Health Foundation has been able to further support its Out of the Blue (OOTB) awareness campaign which aims to put depression on the public agenda. It was launched in 2005 and has grown in strength every year.
The Mental Health Foundation employed Campaign Manager, Boris Sokratov in April 2009 to take the campaign forward. To guide the planning of the next phase of OOTB, Boris has consulted widely – internally within the Mental Health Foundation; externally with the Ministry of Health, other health sector service providers/organisations, service users, consumer advocates, health professionals including GP’s, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and by accessing national and international research.
Four awareness raising initiatives have been identified and are currently in the early stages of development. They are:
01
The redevelopment of the OOTB website
02
A suite of media activities to raise awareness of men’s depression, which includes a pilot TV show in conjunction with Maori television
03
A short story writing competition
04
A touch football/physical health programme
The vision of the Mental Health Foundation is: “To forever change the way men feel, think, talk and behave in relation to our mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing; and in doing so encourage us to take ownership of our own health.”
