Category: Top Blokes news
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Supporting Men and Boys – International Men’s Day 2025
Categories: Top Blokes newsToday is International Men’s Day, a time to recognise the achievements of men and boys, highlight positive role models, and focus on their mental and physical health. The 2025 theme is “Supporting Men and Boys”, reminding us that fostering supportive communities for males is more important than ever. At Top Blokes, supporting men and boys…
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Why the school-to-work transition is a time of difficulty for young men
Categories: Top Blokes newsThe 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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Boys, masculinity and hope: What the new Man Box study shows us
Categories: Top Blokes newsA 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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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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Top Blokes Takes Lift the Load to Sunrise
This morning, Sunrise featured the Top Blokes Foundation and its nationwide Lift the Load Challenge, a movement inspiring Australians to take action for young men’s mental health this Mental Health Month. Broadcast live from Sydney, the segment brought together Top Blokes Ambassador Harry Garside, Top Blokes participants and Lift the Load supporters – all united…
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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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Level Up: Support a Mate – A New Workshop Helping Boys Back Their Mates
Categories: Top Blokes newsAt the heart of the event was the launch of the Level Up: Support a Mate workshop – a new workshop from Top Blokes Foundation that gives teenage boys practical skills to look out for one another, have difficult conversations, and play a role in suicide prevention and mental health support.
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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…