Author: Anthony
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The man in the vest: Lee Mallon’s 10kg challenge for mental health awareness
While walking around Kiama in October, you may spot a man in what looks like an army vest. That man is local resident Lee Mallon, who is wearing a 10kg vest for 10 hours a day throughout the month to raise awareness for mental health. When I learned about Lee’s challenge, I reached out to…
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Walking in the shoes of people struggling with mental health is the aim of challenge
Michael Birrell has lost a mate to suicide and is now looking to do something to take the burden away from people confronting mental health issues. The Ulladulla resident is a member of a Lift the Load Challenge team which is raising awareness and money for the Top Blokes Foundation.Hospitalisation due to self-harm among kids…
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Aaron on the long road to recognising his depression
Categories: In the mediaAaron, 27, is a former teacher and Regional Coordinator at Top Blokes – a youth mental health charity that mentors boys young men to lead happier and healthier lives. It’s mentoring he had to turn on himself when he finally reckoned with the depression that’d dogged him since losing his best mate at 18. Here he shares…
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Celebrating 30 years of Men’s Health Week: Time to do your health check
Categories: Top Blokes newsFrom Monday, June 10 to Sunday, June 16, we’re marking a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of International Men’s Health Week. This year, we’re putting the spotlight on Men’s Health Checks. It’s the perfect time for all of us to pause, reflect on our health, and make sure we’re doing everything we can to lead…
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Introducing the Youth Ambassador Council
Categories: Top Blokes newsThe Youth Ambassador Council provides an opportunity for young men to build leadership skills and become Top Bloke advocates.