“My son couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the Top Blokes logo on the Titans jersey. In that moment, he felt seen.” – Parent of a Top Blokes participant.
From mentoring programs to the international sporting stage
Top Blokes Foundation made a powerful appearance on and off the field during the recent NRL clash between the Warriors and the Gold Coast Titans in New Zealand. And we are still pinching ourselves!
Thanks to the generous support of The Lottery Office, the Top Blokes logo beamed front and centre on the Titans’ game-day jerseys, with Top Blokes Ambassador Kieran Foran leading the charge. In an epic game and with grit, determination and resilience, the Titans also came home with the win (26-11) in what was described as ‘the upset of the season’.
For every young bloke who has sat in a Top Blokes session, for every parent who’s seen their son grow through our mentoring, and for every supporter who believes in reshaping what it means to be a man, this was a moment of pride. And for our boys? It was a moment of validation.
A game changer in more than one way
The sight of Titans players wearing ‘Top Blokes’ gave every spectator a sign of belief, belonging, and becoming.
“To have the opportunity to showcase ‘Top Blokes’ on the front of our jerseys for that game was such a privilege. I feel honoured to be an ambassador for Top Blokes and am entrenched in trying to help them with their great programs that help shape our next generation of young men. The more opportunity like this that we have to promote organisations like Top Blokes that are making a real difference in our communities for mental health, the better for our society.” – Kieran Foran, Top Blokes Ambassador
We know from two decades of experience that visibility matters. When young males see positive representations of themselves – strong, kind, resilient, empathetic – it shifts how they see their own worth. This was a milestone moment for every boy and young man who has walked through our programs and for the thousands more yet to come.
All jerseys from the game were generously auctioned off, with all proceeds going directly to Top Blokes.
Footy field to console game
And the story doesn’t end there.
Top Blokes has officially made it into the new Rugby League ‘26 video game. That’s right – players can now choose the Titans and sport the Top Blokes logo in digital arenas around the world.
It’s a fresh way to connect with young people where they’re at and start important conversations in places you wouldn’t expect – whether it’s the lounge room, the locker room, or online gaming chats.
At our core, Top Blokes is about redefining what it means to be a man in today’s world. We work with young males aged 10 to 24, offering long-term, evidence-based mentoring programs that tackle mental health, identity, relationships, and resilience head-on.
We’re on a mission to challenge socially dominant forms of masculinity that hold young men back from seeking help, expressing vulnerability, and living safe, fulfilled lives. We believe in supporting boys to become leaders in their own lives and great mates, partners, sons, and fathers in the future.
We’re a movement – backed by youth workers, schools, communities, and now, a national footy team! A huge thanks to The Lottery Office, the Gold Coast Titans, and everyone cheering from the sidelines and the stands. You’re all part of something bigger.
