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The ‘quiet revolution’ amongst men: Developing the practice of working with men in family relationships

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2016

Andrew King
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Abstract

This article reviews the development of men and family relationship services in Australia from a practice perspective. Significant milestones in increasing the range and diversity of services for men have been achieved since 1998, when the first National Men and Family Relationships Conference was held in Canberra. Eight principles for successful practice in working with men are identified, along with the challenges faced by the sector.

Type
Research Article
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Children Australia , Volume 30 , Issue 2 , 2005 , pp. 33 - 37
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2005

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