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Top Blokes Grad Club in action
Categories: Top Blokes newsIt’s been a busy six weeks for the Top Blokes Grad Club. We’re talking haircuts, filming, sharing mental health journeys, hanging at the NRL Grand Final and setting some serious goals for the future with support from business leaders and Top Blokes mentors.
Young male mental health: Your voice in Canberra
Categories: Top Blokes newsTop Blokes took centre stage this week at the Youth Mental Health showcase in Parliament House, Canberra, to be a voice for young male mental health.
Voice to Parliament? We say ‘Yes’
Categories: Top Blokes newsWe are an ally of First Nations people and believe the Voice referendum gives us a unique opportunity to support constitutional reform.
What’s the story, morning glory? The power of a good routine
Categories: Top Blokes newsHave you ever wondered why some days flow smoothly while others feel like a never-ending struggle? The secret to a successful day might lie in your morning routine.
Rising from adversity: Overcoming mental health struggles
Categories: Top Blokes news[TW: Suicide] 10 September marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a day that brings countries around the world together to promote stigma reduction and honour the memories of those lost to suicide, those who have survived suicide attempts, and those who bear the weight of grief. We chatted with Top Blokes Youth Worker Reece Anderson, whose…
Behind the scenes with Rachel: Cultivating empowerment
Categories: Mentor StoryWith an educational background that includes teaching in alternative education settings coupled with a passion for youth empowerment, Rachel Hinds, Queensland State Manager brings a unique perspective to her role. In the second of our mentor in the spotlight series, we sit down with Rachel to explore her journey, her motivations, and the impact she’s…
Why are so many boys and men feeling alone and in the cold?
Categories: In the mediaSource: ABC News The mere suggestion that boys and men might be doing it tough is enough to prompt a chorus of derisive laughter and dismissal in certain circles. So what, right? The patriarchy could do with falling down a peg or two. If Barbie has taught us anything, it’s the importance of celebrating womanhood…
Top Blokes Grads connect with NRL Dragons on mental health
Categories: Top Blokes newsTake some Top Blokes grads and excited mentors, mix them with NRL athletes, and you have the makings of an insightful and open discussion on mental health. The Top Blokes crew, along with eight of our winning grad club members, headed to the home of NRL Dragons at the WIN stadium, Woolongong to take a…
Top Blokes connect with NRL Dragons on mental health
Categories: Top Blokes newsTop Blokes graduates meet their NRL Dragons heroes for an unforgettable experience that’s all about mental health and personal growth
Meet Will: Top Blokes mentor in the spotlight
Categories: Mentor StoryMeet Will O’Keefe, a Youth Worker and mentor at Top Blokes, who’s been making a positive difference in the lives of young men since 2018. In the first of our mentor in the spotlight series, we sat down with Will to learn more about his journey into youth work, his personal experiences, and the challenges…