Author: joanne
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We lifted the load – together
1,796 people signed up. $581,394 raised (and still counting). 571,962.5 kilometres tracked. This October, something powerful happened. Across the country, people put on a 10kg vest, walked 50km, and joined a growing movement to say: we see you, we hear you, and we’re here for you. We walked for our mates. Our sons. Our fathers.…
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Elevating young male voices: The impact we can have
Categories: Top Blokes newsWhen 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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Finding purpose, living values
Categories: Top Blokes newsTwelve 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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Kieran Foran: Champion On and Off the Field
Categories: Top Blokes newsKieran Foran, veteran NRL player and Top Blokes ambassador, has been awarded the prestigious Ken Stephen Medal at the 2025 Dally M Awards — one of the highest honours in rugby league for community service. At Top Blokes, we’re proud to have Kieran as one of our ambassadors. His journey mirrors everything we stand for:…
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Why We Lift: Dan’s Story
Some emotions are simply part of being human. Anger, resentment, stress—we all feel them at different times. The challenge is what happens when men keep those emotions bottled up. As Dan explains, “If you keep going and hold all those things inside, things are just going to get worse.” That’s why Dan is passionate about…
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Top Blokes hits the NRL
“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…
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GC Titans reveal Top Blokes jersey ahead of Warriors game
[Source: Titans News] The Titans will be Top Blokes in Round 21, joining forces with the young men’s mental health charity, Top Blokes Foundation, alongside The Lottery Office. In a powerful show of community support from the club’s principal partner, the Top Blokes logo will be showcased on the front of the NRL jersey for…
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Top Blokes backs young men in Cessnock to prevent domestic and family violence
Categories: Top Blokes newsTop Blokes Foundation is proud to be one of 11 organisations selected under the NSW Government’s Primary Prevention Multi-Year Partnerships Grant Program – a major investment to stop domestic, family and sexual violence before it starts. With $450,000 over three years, Top Blokes will expand its mentoring programs to reach 756 boys aged 10–17 across…
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“I thought I was levelling up. But I was losing who I was.”
I started watching manosphere influencers when I was about 13. Partly because I felt a bit lost – but mostly, I was just curious. I was getting into the gym, trying to level up, wanting to better myself. I watched this video: “7 habits that made me a millionaire by 21.” It felt inspiring –…
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Top Blokes team honoured for pride in workmanship
Categories: In the mediaLast week, we had the chance to jump on the mic with 101.5FM and chat about the impact of the Top Blokes program across the Moreton Bay region — and how we’re backing young men to lead healthier, safer, and more connected lives. Our very own Reece Anderson, Regional Coordinator and all-round legend, was invited…