Meet our Ambassadors

Champions of change

Top Blokes ambassadors use their own lived experiences and influence to help challenge young males to be their best selves.

They campaign, fundraise, spread the word – all in different ways. But the one thing they have in common is that they are making a huge impact. They give their time, energy and passion to support and advocate for boys and young men.

Top Blokes Ambassadors

DR JUSTIN COULSON

Leading Australian parenting expert, podcaster and co-host and expert of Channel 9’s Parental Guidance, Justin is an uncle to Logan, who, at the age of 20, tragically took his life. Now he is using his family’s experience to support others.

“We have a mental health crisis in this country. Anxiety rates have skyrocketed. depression is off the charts. Self-harm and hospitalisations due to self-harm are rising at unprecedented levels. top blokes is an organisation that is doing something about it with on the ground mentoring for young men._{_“}

– Dr Justin Coulson

Kieran Foran

NRL Gold Coast Titan’s player Kieran Foran knows too well the impact that poor mental health can have on individuals and families after his stepson died by suicide in 2023. Now, he and his wife Karina have launched Logan’s Legacy, inspiring people everywhere to check in, reach out and speak up.

“it’s important to have Foundations like Top Blokes because of the work that they’re doing within the community and the schools with young men and giving them the tools they need. They’re trying to break that down and actually get these young guys to understand how they’re feeling at the time. When things are going bad, be able to express it and reach out._{_“}

– Kieran Foran

Harry Garside

Harry Garside is an Australian professional boxer and Olympic bronze medalist known for his unique approach both in and outside the ring. Beyond his impressive athletic achievements, Harry stands out for challenging traditional stereotypes around masculinity, often embracing ballet and discussing emotional intelligence as part of his personal growth journey.

His passion for inspiring younger generations to be true to themselves and to embrace vulnerability sets him apart as not just an athlete, but a role model. With a strong commitment to both his sport and personal development, Harry Garside is a compelling figure in and out of the sporting world.

Darius Boyd

Former NRL star and Broncos Captain, Darius has had his fair share of challenges, growing up without a father figure and witnessing his mother’s battle with depression. As an adult he faced his own mental health struggles. Now he uses his past experiences to help guide young men.

“I think for me having a program like this, mentoring and teaching about mental health and resilience and empathy, and teaching rights and wrongs, and just having someone that really genuinely cares and has interest in you would have been beneficial for me._{_“}

– Darius Boyd