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Scoop
4 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Movember & New Zealand Rugby Launch Ahead Of The Game To Build Mental Fitness & Resilience In Young Players Via Sport
Movember, in partnership with New Zealand Rugby, has launched Ahead of the Game – a proven, evidence-based programme that harnesses the power of sport to improve mental fitness and wellbeing among rangatahi. Supported by an initial $1 million investment from Movember, the programme will reach young people aged 12 to 18, along with the parents, coaches and volunteers who support them, aiming to build resilience, increase mental health literacy and reduce stigma around seeking help. 'Young people are facing more pressures than ever – and boys in particular often struggle in silence,' said Tom Mulvaney, psychologist and Movember Director of Young Men's Health Australasia. 'This programme gives young players the language and confidence to open up and support each other – and shows them that their community has their back. Young men have some of the worst rates of severe mental health – and this programme looks to get ahead of that, building coping skills and changing the game at a critical age.' This initiative was launched on Friday at St Peter's College in Auckland, alongside Blues and All Blacks player Harry Plummer and representatives from both Movember and NZ Rugby. After a successful pilot reaching over 100 teenage rugby players across six schools, the programme will now be scaled nationally through NZ Rugby's Mental Health initiative Mind Set Engage. The 2025 rollout will begin in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and Hawke's Bay, with plans to expand to all regions over the coming years. 'The programme has been proven to boost mental health literacy, help-seeking intentions, and the confidence to support others – which is particularly beneficial for young people,' said Dr Nathan Price, New Zealand Rugby's Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing. 'Providing young players with the tools to support their own wellbeing and feel more comfortable asking for help is a great way we can support our rugby community.' Movember has invested nearly $1 million to bring Ahead of the Game to life in New Zealand over the next three years, building on its success in Australia, the UK and Ireland. This launch lays the foundation for long-term community impact, with a strong focus on supporting young people's mental fitness and resilience. Movember is seeking to grow a network of partners who share a commitment to youth mental health to expand the programme's reach. Movember is already working with delivery partners including Youthline, Attitude NZ, Challenge 2000 and Wowbeing, with the programme positioned to scale sustainably and drive change at both a local and national level. ' We're proud to be delivering this world-class programme to young Kiwis — and we're actively seeking partners to help scale its reach and long-term impact,' said Michelle Terry, CEO of Movember. 'This is just the beginning of what we hope will become a game-changing movement for young men's mental health.' 'Rugby is more than a game – it's a community, and that community has a responsibility to look after its people. This partnership with Movember reflects our deep commitment to the wellbeing of our rangatahi. By giving young players the tools to navigate life's challenges and look out for each other, we're helping to build stronger teams and stronger futures,' said Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Health
- Scoop
Movember & New Zealand Rugby Launch Ahead Of The Game To Build Mental Fitness & Resilience In Young Players Via Sport
Movember, in partnership with New Zealand Rugby, has launched Ahead of the Game – a proven, evidence-based programme that harnesses the power of sport to improve mental fitness and wellbeing among rangatahi. Supported by an initial $1 million investment from Movember, the programme will reach young people aged 12 to 18, along with the parents, coaches and volunteers who support them, aiming to build resilience, increase mental health literacy and reduce stigma around seeking help. 'Young people are facing more pressures than ever – and boys in particular often struggle in silence,' said Tom Mulvaney, psychologist and Movember Director of Young Men's Health Australasia. 'This programme gives young players the language and confidence to open up and support each other – and shows them that their community has their back. Young men have some of the worst rates of severe mental health – and this programme looks to get ahead of that, building coping skills and changing the game at a critical age.' This initiative was launched on Friday at St Peter's College in Auckland, alongside Blues and All Blacks player Harry Plummer and representatives from both Movember and NZ Rugby. After a successful pilot reaching over 100 teenage rugby players across six schools, the programme will now be scaled nationally through NZ Rugby's Mental Health initiative Mind Set Engage. The 2025 rollout will begin in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and Hawke's Bay, with plans to expand to all regions over the coming years. 'The programme has been proven to boost mental health literacy, help-seeking intentions, and the confidence to support others – which is particularly beneficial for young people,' said Dr Nathan Price, New Zealand Rugby's Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing. 'Providing young players with the tools to support their own wellbeing and feel more comfortable asking for help is a great way we can support our rugby community.' Movember has invested nearly $1 million to bring Ahead of the Game to life in New Zealand over the next three years, building on its success in Australia, the UK and Ireland. This launch lays the foundation for long-term community impact, with a strong focus on supporting young people's mental fitness and resilience. Movember is seeking to grow a network of partners who share a commitment to youth mental health to expand the programme's reach. Movember is already working with delivery partners including Youthline, Attitude NZ, Challenge 2000 and Wowbeing, with the programme positioned to scale sustainably and drive change at both a local and national level. ' We're proud to be delivering this world-class programme to young Kiwis — and we're actively seeking partners to help scale its reach and long-term impact,' said Michelle Terry, CEO of Movember. 'This is just the beginning of what we hope will become a game-changing movement for young men's mental health.' 'Rugby is more than a game – it's a community, and that community has a responsibility to look after its people. This partnership with Movember reflects our deep commitment to the wellbeing of our rangatahi. By giving young players the tools to navigate life's challenges and look out for each other, we're helping to build stronger teams and stronger futures,' said Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby.
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kelsey Parker admits 'it's so important' as she keeps Tom's memory alive
Tom Parker's widowed wife Kelsey Parker has revealed her appreciation at those setting up a charity event in his honour as she reveals how important it is to keep his memory alive Widowed Kelsey Parker is determined to keep the memory of her late husband alive, three years after his death. The Wanted star Tom Parker sadly died on March 30, 2022 at the age of 33. He had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour a year earlier. Kelsey and Tom shared two children together, Aurelia and Bodhi. She is currently pregnant with baby number three with new partner, Will Lindsay. But she is making sure Tom's legacy continues. Since his death, an annual charity football match has been set up in the singer's honour. It has grown into a heartfelt legacy event, a celebration of Tom's life and a vital fundraiser for brain tumour awareness and support, with proceeds going to Ahead of the Game, the charity that supported Tom and his family throughout his battle with the illness. Ahead of this year's event, Kelsey shared her gratitude to those involved. She said: "To raise awareness for brain tumours and vital funds for Ahead of The Game is so important to me and all my family. "We're so happy to be able to do this again for the third year running. The support has once again been fantastic. A huge thank you to Grove Gallery for returning as our official sponsor and to Bromley F.C. for hosting us once more, it really is a brilliant community and family day out, so please do come down and support us." As the event continues to grow, celebrities take to the pitch at Bromley F.C.'s Hayes Lane Stadium. Previous participants include Ryan and Scott Thomas, Harry Judd of McFly and Jake Quickenden. Love Island's Luca Bish has also been involved, as have Strictly professionals Neil Jones and Kai Widdrington. This year's star-studded line-up is set to go even bigger. The likes of the Thomas brothers have signed up once again, with Dan Osborne and Made In Chelsea's Jack Taylor also set for a run out. Soap stars such as Jaden Ladega of EastEnders and Corrie's Alex Bain are also signed up, while boxer Derek Chisora is set to be manager of Team Parker. A number of other reality TV stars, including Love Island's Ronnie Vint have also been confirmed as taking part. Others to be remembering Tom were his former bandmate Max George. On the anniversary of Tom's death, Max shared an emotional tribute to his close pal as he battles his own health issues. Max recently underwent emergency heart surgery after he was rushed to hospital over Christmas. Taking to Instagram to pay tribute to Tom, Max shared a black-and-white image of the pair smiling, He captioned the upload: "3 years... Love you all the same mate," alongside a red love heart emoji. His words came after Kelsey had shared a similar post that also marked Mother's Day, Kelsey, 34, honoured Tom's life. She shared several photos from their many years together.
The Age
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor, Coalition deny hiding energy plans; PM slams missing Dutton at nuclear site
Latest posts Latest posts 6.02am Coalition commits $90 million to address family and domestic violence By Olivia Ireland The Coalition has promised to create a national register that shares information on domestic violence perpetrators across state and territories and make it illegal to threaten partners with phones or computers. The $90 million announcement aims to put further focus on prevention, early intervention and crisis response, as Dutton aims to lean into his experience with being tough on crime and protecting Australians. A string of promises includes creating tough new bail laws and making it an offence if people use mobile phones or computer networks to make an intimate partner or family member fear their personal safety. The announcement also proposes lifting the threshold for fast-track property settlements in the family law courts, so that separating couples with an asset pool of up to $1.5 million can resolve matters that do not involve children quickly and fairly. 5.51am Labor announces $32 million for men's mental health By Olivia Ireland Federal Labor will boost mental health support for men in a $32 million bid to break the stigma around seeking support. The funding aims to help men as Movember statistics reveal they are three times more like to take their own life than women, two in three men forego health support due to gender stereotypes and half believe avoiding health check-ups is normal. $11.3 million of the funding will be allocated to Movember to provide men's health care training to primary health care workers. $20.7 million will also be invested in grassroots initiatives that support men's mental health. This includes $8.3 million to support another two years of Men's Shed Initiatives, $3 million to Healthy Male to support the delivery of preparing men for fatherhood, $2 million to the Black Dog Institute and another $7.4 million to Movember's joint program with AFL 'Ahead of the Game'. 5.41am Welcome By Olivia Ireland Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the federal election. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is in Hobart, Tasmania this morning and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Western Australia. As always, their movements remain a mystery but stay with us for updates on the election.
Sydney Morning Herald
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor, Coalition deny hiding energy plans; PM slams missing Dutton at nuclear site
Latest posts Latest posts 6.02am Coalition commits $90 million to address family and domestic violence By Olivia Ireland The Coalition has promised to create a national register that shares information on domestic violence perpetrators across state and territories and make it illegal to threaten partners with phones or computers. The $90 million announcement aims to put further focus on prevention, early intervention and crisis response, as Dutton aims to lean into his experience with being tough on crime and protecting Australians. A string of promises includes creating tough new bail laws and making it an offence if people use mobile phones or computer networks to make an intimate partner or family member fear their personal safety. The announcement also proposes lifting the threshold for fast-track property settlements in the family law courts, so that separating couples with an asset pool of up to $1.5 million can resolve matters that do not involve children quickly and fairly. 5.51am Labor announces $32 million for men's mental health By Olivia Ireland Federal Labor will boost mental health support for men in a $32 million bid to break the stigma around seeking support. The funding aims to help men as Movember statistics reveal they are three times more like to take their own life than women, two in three men forego health support due to gender stereotypes and half believe avoiding health check-ups is normal. $11.3 million of the funding will be allocated to Movember to provide men's health care training to primary health care workers. $20.7 million will also be invested in grassroots initiatives that support men's mental health. This includes $8.3 million to support another two years of Men's Shed Initiatives, $3 million to Healthy Male to support the delivery of preparing men for fatherhood, $2 million to the Black Dog Institute and another $7.4 million to Movember's joint program with AFL 'Ahead of the Game'. 5.41am Welcome By Olivia Ireland Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the federal election. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is in Hobart, Tasmania this morning and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Western Australia. As always, their movements remain a mystery but stay with us for updates on the election.
