Author: joanne
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From first meeting to shared purpose
Categories: Top Blokes newsThere’s always a bit of nervous energy when a new group comes together for the first time. That was definitely the case when our new Youth Ambassador Council met – young men in Sydney and Brisbane joining up for the day via video link. At first, things were a little quiet. Fair enough too. Most…
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Why Seth is Lifting the Load for Others
For Seth, the 10kg vest he is carrying this October represents something much heavier. “The vest represents the load that young men feel from mental health, and it’s something we can take off, but they can’t.” Seth is a former Top Blokes participant from Dungog High School. This year, he has signed up for Lift…
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What actually draws young men towards harmful ideas. and how to pull them back.
Categories: Top Blokes newsAt the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, two Top Blokes set out what radicalisation really looks like for young men today, and what an effective response requires. Antisemitism, radicalisation and extremism are usually discussed in the abstract – as ideologies, as threats, as things to be countered. What’s harder to find is a…
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“The little moments are what stay with you”
Every day Keely sees what can happen when boys are given a safe place to talk, feel heard and support one another. She’s one of our Youth Workers and mentors based in the Illawarra region. We caught up with her to find out why she’s taking part in Lift the Load for Mental Health this…
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Supporting men at work starts with real conversations
Categories: Top Blokes newsNewcastle, NSW, AusSteel partnered with Top Blokes to support seven men through an eight-week Workplace Program designed to build communication, confidence, emotional regulation and stronger team connection. AusSteel is a busy workplace with more than 110 employees and a strong team culture. Like many manufacturing workplaces, it is also male-dominated. For Emma Tonkinson, General Manager…
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Closing one chapter. Carrying it forward.
Categories: Top Blokes newsThe final Youth Ambassador Council meeting for 2025–26 brought eight young men from NSW and Queensland together in Brisbane. An early start and a big day ahead For our NSW crew, the day started before sunrise at Sydney Airport. What followed was a huge 17-hour day filled with plenty of laughs, honest conversations, reflection and…
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What does it mean to be a good man?
Categories: In the mediaWhen Top Blokes young men sat down with Ally Langdon from Channel 9’s A Current Affair, the conversation started with one of the biggest questions facing families, schools and communities right now: What does it mean to be a good man? For Salim, Ethan, Connor and Hayden, the answer is not about dominance, toughness or…
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Independent analysis shows Top Blokes programs deliver strong social impact for young men
Categories: Top Blokes newsAn independent economic analysis by EY estimates that Top Blokes Foundation’s mentoring programs for young men are delivering significant social impact, with every dollar invested generating up to $4.15 in social value. The Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis examined Top Blokes programs delivered between 2022 and 2025 and identified participant-reported improvements in young males’…
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NRL’S KIERAN FORAN BACKS REEL TALK THIS MEN’S HEALTH WEEK IN JUNE
Categories: Top Blokes newsThis June, leading into Men’s Health Week (June 15-21), Aussie men are being encouraged to swap small talk for real talk with a fishing rod in hand. Backed by interim Head Coach for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL and Top Blokes Ambassador, Kieran Foran, the campaign is built on a simple idea:…
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Backing Young Men Early: Expanding Our Work Across South East Queensland
Categories: Top Blokes newsAt Top Blokes, we’ve always believed in one simple idea — if you get in early and back young men with the right support, you can change the trajectory of their lives. That’s why we’re proud to be expanding our mentoring programs across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, reaching more young men at a critical…