Men’s Discussion Groups provide a safe place where men meet and listen to other men and share their knowledge and experiences.
Men’s Discussion Group See a typical OMNI Men’s Discussion Group live in action
Groups and locations Find out the location and contact person of your nearest group
Alan & Ken on Vision Australia Radio
Group Guidelines Read about the expectations of people participating in the group on respect, trust, confidentiality and acceptance of each other.
Meeting Format Here is what you can expect to happen at a typical men’s discussion group.
Listening Learn more about the importance of listening to each other in groups from Ralph Roughton.
Facilitating Useful information for facilitators on the role, skills, a code of ethics, sharing the role, looking after yourself, understanding groups and running into problems.
The Complete Information & Resource Manual Download the complete Information and Resource Manual.
OMNI flier Download the flier to get a snapshot of OMNI and share with others.
History of OM:NI in NSW 1999-2011 Find out how OMNI got started in New South Wales.
History of OM:NI in Victoria 2004-2011 Find out how OMNI got started in Victoria.
The latest newsletter Look at what is happening across the OMNI groups in Victoria.
Photo Gallery Happy Snaps of some Men’s Discussion Groups
Below are links to Men’s Health Information and Resources
For more information about Men’s Discussion Groups, please contact COTA Victoria:
Telephone: 03 9655 2142
If you want to be contacted about joining an OM:NI group or want to start up a new group, please leave your contact details in the ‘Leave a Reply’ space below.
Good afternoon,
I run a volunteer visiting program where members of the community visit individuals or groups in residential care. I have a volunteer who has some community services experience and would like to facilitate a men’s discussion group within a facility. I wonder if it would be possible to obtain a copy of the Men’s Group Resource Manual please.
regards,
Jane Taylor
Coordinator Hume Region Community Visitors Scheme
(03) 5762 4311
Hi Jane. Thanks for your query. For more information on the Men’s Discussion Groups and how to get one going, please contact Anton on 9655 2142, or email seniors2@cotavic.org.au