This strategy outlines Australia’s national approach to improving the health of men and boys – particularly those at greatest risk of poor health – and to reducing inequities between different groups. The strategy advocates for a life-course approach in tailoring interventions to engage and support Australia’s diverse men and boys across all stages of their lives.

At the heart of the strategy are three core objectives and associated actions that are designed to drive meaningful progress towards its goal. These include a clear commitment to:

• empower and support men and boys to optimise their own and each other’s health and wellbeing
• build the evidence base for improving men’s health
• strengthen the capacity of the health system to provide quality appropriate care for men and boys.

Five priority health issues form the basis of the strategy.

1. Mental health
2. Chronic conditions
3. Sexual and reproductive health and conditions where men are over-represented
4. Injuries and risk taking
5. Healthy ageing.