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Committee Submissions Timeline JOINT COMMITTEE

A Joint Committee has been formed to inquire into Improving Men’s Health and Wellbeing with particular reference to:

(a) The current state of men's health and wellbeing, changes over time, including differences amongst different cohorts;

(b) The availability and access to services and supports, including barriers to access and hesitancy in accessing services;

(c) The impacts of health distrust on men's health and wellbeing;

(d) The role of digital platforms and algorithms in targeting men and fast-tracking their exposure to content that results in perverse health outcomes;

(e) The effectiveness of government policies and initiatives to support men's health and wellbeing, and opportunities for improvements;

(f) The role of community, sporting, and other social groups in supporting good health and wellbeing for men;

(g) Supporting families to improve men's health and wellbeing;

(h) How to develop positive masculinity amongst boys and men to develop and support good health and wellbeing; and

(i) Any related matters.

The Committee is seeking written submissions from individuals and organisations by COB 12 February 2027.

Written submissions addressing the terms of reference above should be sent to:

JCIMHW@parliament.sa.gov.au or

Parliamentary Officer
Joint Committee on Improving Men’s Health and Wellbeing
GPO Box 572
ADELAIDE SA 5001

All submissions will be made publicly available via the parliamentary website, unless specifically requested and agreed to by the Committee.

For any queries, please contact the Parliamentary Officer for the Joint Committee on Improving Men's Health and Wellbeing on 8237 9442 or at the above email address.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Parliament of South Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of this country throughout Australia, and their connection to land and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the Elders both past and present.