Category: Top Blokes news
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When the anger builds: practical ways to help
Categories: Top Blokes newsMany families of boys see the same pattern: one moment things seem okay, the next there’s yelling, swearing, door slamming or a shutdown where he storms off and won’t speak. The pre-teen and teenage years can be intense, with big emotions, growing independence, and a brain that’s still learning how to slow down and think
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Young men aren’t looking for extremism.
Categories: Top Blokes newsWhen 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 heads to Sydney Build Expo
Categories: Top Blokes newsTop 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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What is a psychologically safe workplace?
Categories: Top Blokes newsPsychological 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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Impact, inspiration and brotherhood
Categories: Top Blokes newsOur 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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Why men need a different approach to wellbeing
Categories: Top Blokes newsMost 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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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.