Category: Top Blokes news
That’s a wrap
Categories: Top Blokes newsLift the Load has officially come to an end. Through the month of October for Mental Health Month, we raised a total of $548,000 for young men across Australia – our biggest challenge year yet. Thanks to your support, an additional 500 young men will have now access to the Top Blokes program in the…
Rethinking masculinity
Categories: Top Blokes newsWhen was the last time you thought about what it truly means to be masculine? For years, society has boxed masculinity into a rigid, outdated stereotype: strong, tough, and always stoic. But here’s the reality — being a man and a top bloke is so much more than that. Top Blokes Youth Ambassador Council members…
Support Top Blokes Foundation with a piece of Titans history
Categories: Top Blokes newsEver wanted to walk in the shoes of NRL legend Kieran Foran? Well now, you quite literally can – and you can do so in a pretty special pair of boots. Kieran has put the Asics Lethal Testimonial boots he wore in his 300th NRL game up for auction, with the funds going towards the…
Adversity to Advocacy: Ian’s Mentorship Role Shaping Future Leaders
[Source: Castle] The team at Castle, a not-for-profit organisation working to support disadvantaged people in the community recently sat down with Ian, a Top Blokes Youth Worker working in regional NSW. For those of you who don’t know Ian is blind, having lost his sight at 21 yo. Now age 40, he is the energy…
Youth Ambassador Council: A Growing Voice for Change
Categories: Top Blokes newsThe Top Blokes Youth Ambassador Council came together for their second meeting during the school holidays, and this time, their sense of purpose was stronger than ever. From the moment they arrived, the atmosphere was buzzing with energy. For many of the boys from NSW and QLD, it was their first time meeting in person,…
Harry Garside on a mission to help shape the next generation of men
Categories: Top Blokes newsHarry Garside, an Olympic boxer and positive role model for boys and young men across Australia, is joining the Top Blokes family as our newest ambassador. Known as one of Australia’s top athletes, Harry breaks down barriers around mental health, masculinity, and self-expression. His own journey challenges young men to embrace their true selves, pursue…
Why do young males die by suicide?
Categories: Top Blokes news[TW: Suicide] 10 September marked World Suicide Prevention Day – a global day raising awareness, changing the narrative and showing us that we all have a role to play in preventing suicide. It’s heartbreaking to think suicide affects young people, but it does. It’s the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15-24 and the…
Risk and Reward : From Fitting in to Standing Out
Categories: Top Blokes newsPeer pressure – two words that can send a shiver down the spine of any parent or educator. It’s the invisible force that can nudge teenage boys toward making decisions they might later regret. But let’s get one thing straight: not all peer pressure is bad, and not all risk-taking is negative. To help us…
From adversity to empowerment and passion: meet Dayne
Dayne Bockman’s journey to Training and Development Lead at Top Blokes is a story of personal resilience and dedication to fostering change within. With a background as a case manager for young people with complex needs, Dayne experienced firsthand the challenges of inadequate support systems in his local community. Frustrated but motivated, Dayne found his…
Championing young male voices
The Top Blokes Youth Ambassador Council comes together for the first time, eager to champion the voices of young men and positively shape the future.