Impotence Australia

Recent Research on Men's Groups:

Over the past two-years Impotence Australia has researched in the area of men's health groups. One study called the Men's Doctors Project 2002 found that contrary to popular belief men are wanting to attend groups to discuss sexual functioning. A more recent study has shown that there are few outlets for men to access information about sexual health. Health professionals express that they perceive a need for men's groups, as well as staff training. If you have any comments on men's groups please email us: here

WANTED
Impotence Australia will be embarking on several erectile dysfunction awareness and education campaigns this year. We are looking for YOUR help in the following ways: men and couples who will assist in sharing their story with the media, such as, television, radio and newspaper.
Men with erectile dysfunction and couples to tell their stories of reestablishing a sexual relationship in a DVD support resource for consumers.
Men and partners willing to offer telephone or web based support for men with sexual concerns and their partners, as well as, men who have had a penile implant and are willing to offer support to men thinking of having a penile implant.

Talking to your doctor about sex.
Well known social commentator and former sex therapist, Bettina Arndt is researching how doctors handle sexual problems. She’d love to hear any stories you might have about trying to talk to your doctor about sexual matters, particularly issues concerning erections/ impotence etc . If you have tried to seek help from your doctor, what reaction did you get? Did you feel they handled it well? Were they helpful? Or embarrassed and uncomfortable? Were female doctors better or worse? Are there doctors who you wouldn’t dare approach about this issue? If so, what makes you feel they wouldn’t handle it well.
Bettina is interested in stories about GPs and doctors working in sexual clinics. Let her know about anything that concerned you about your treatment.
All stories, anecdotes, comments and jokes most welcome. Please send urgently to arndtbettina@gmail.com. Many thanks.

Have you had a penile implant?
Impotence Australia knows men who are thinking about having a penile implant who want to discuss this with other men who already have had a penile implant.
Can you lend support?
If so please email: admin@impotenceaustralia.com.au

Sexuality Education meetings for men and couples will beheld in Sydney throughout November and December. Want to know more than email us at: admin@impotenceaustralia.com.au

We were friends… little fellow… is coming……
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=impotenceaustralia

Welcome to our new website
After extensive consultation we believe that we have updated our website to give a professional exciting feel, as well as, easier function to move around. New sections include a sponsor’s page, daily update facility, instant feedback section and details of Impotence Australia board and staff members. I hope you enjoy our new website.

Impotence Australia Launches in Victoria
Impotence Australia Victoria was launched in February this year. Marie Rockford who first started at the Sydney branch has taken the position as Victorian State Coordinator. Marie has already ran training sexuality workshops for health professionals at the Caulfield office. Marie available every Tuesday for consultations. Marie has also taken up the position as Vic President of the Australian Society of Sex Educators, Researchers & Therapist (Victoria). Marie is a Registered Nurse & Sex Therapist with many years experience in this field. Welcome aboard Marie. Marie can be contacted by Email: admin@impotenceaustralia.com.au

Public Forum on Male and Female Sexuality
Are you interested in attending a public forum on male and female sexuality? You live in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Impotence Australia will be running sexuality discussion groups in the second half of 2007. To find out more or register your interest please call Sydney 92800084 or 1800 800 614 or Email us on admin@impotenceaustralia.com.au

Health Professionals Training
Raelene Stokes, WA & NT Impotence Australia State Coordinator ran a series of sexuality training workshops for health professionals during February this year. Raelene also, along with Dr. Denis Cherry provided training for over 60 GPs at an education evening in Perth. Raelene will continue to focus on Health Professionals training. Raelene can be contacted on Email: admin@impotenceaustralia.com.au

New Project
Impotence Australia will be commencing a new project where we are wanting to collect people’s stories of their experiences in seeking help for their sexual concerns. We are looking for positive and negative experiences. This project is in direct response to consumer focus groups we ran late last year where it was identified that consumers were wanting to know of other people’s experiences. The information for this project will be used in a few ways. A section on IA website will be created where people’s experiences will be posted. The information will inform another project which is the development of a consumer’s sexuality services guidelines, including a complaints kit. More details will posted in the coming week.