Author: joanne

When we talk about right-wing extremism, it’s easy to assume young people are drawn in by ideology. But for many young men, the pathway doesn’t start with hate. It starts with loneliness. Today, Top Blokes Foundation is appearing before the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Measures to Combat Right-Wing Extremism to share what we see in

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Top Blokes is proud to be partnering with Sydney Build Expo 2026 – Australia’s largest construction and built environment event – for the second year running. With more than 28,000 industry professionals expected across two action-packed days at ICC Sydney, the expo brings together leaders from construction, infrastructure, engineering, architecture and development to explore what’s

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Psychological safety has become one of the most important expectations in modern WHS practice. Yet for many employers, the term feels vague — a buzzword without a clear operational meaning. In reality, psychological safety is now a compliance requirement, a cultural foundation, and one of the most powerful ways organisations can improve engagement, retention and

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Our most recent Youth Ambassador Council meeting was the perfect reminder of why youth voice sits at the heart of everything we do at Top Blokes Foundation. Bringing together young leaders from across our community, the day blended reflection, research, inspiration – and plenty of fun – to celebrate the impact of mentoring and the

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Most young men entering the workforce for the first time want support, guidance and connection. But walk them into a big wellbeing session or hand them a generic advice sheet…and it rarely sticks. Dan, one of our long-time mentors and NSW State Manager at Top Blokes, has seen this up close in schools, on worksites,

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The leap from school to the workplace can be exciting — but for many young men, it’s also one of the most challenging times of their lives. Research shows 75 percent of mental health conditions emerge before 24, and early work experiences can shape confidence, belonging, and wellbeing for years to come*. We chat with

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A new national study by Jesuit Social Services on boys and masculinity has sparked important conversation across schools, families and communities. The Adolescent Man Box Study surveyed 1,400 adolescents of all genders aged 14–18 and discovered that young Australian people overwhelmingly believe there is pressure on boys to appear strong, confident and tough at all

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When young men speak, change can happen. Earlier this month, the NSW Parliament released its report into the Impacts of Harmful Pornography on Mental, Emotional and Physical Health. The Inquiry confirmed what young men in our programs have been saying for years: pornography is shaping how young people understand sex, relationships, masculinity and consent. “It’s

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Twelve young men from across Australia came together in Brisbane for their first National Youth Ambassador Council meeting — a day built around connection, leadership, and purpose. From the moment the first icebreaker began, there was laughter, energy, and a real sense of belonging. Returning council members welcomed new faces, sharing their stories and reminding

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