Category: Top Blokes news
“We Don’t Talk About It, But It’s There”
Categories: Top Blokes newsPornography is everywhere. For many young men, it’s often the first thing they see about sex — before a conversation with a trusted adult, before a real relationship, even before they understand what they want intimacy to look like. And that’s a problem. At Top Blokes, we’ve been working with boys and young men aged…
101 guide to catfishing
Categories: Top Blokes newsCatfishing is on the increase and teenage boys seem to have a target on their backs.
Shared Values, Shared Vision: The Youth Ambassador Council Looks Ahead
Categories: Top Blokes newsIn a cross-state meet-up, the Top Blokes Youth Ambassador Council gathered for their latest council meeting, with the boys tuning in from Sydney and Brisbane to connect, reflect, and shape the path ahead. Diving deeper into our values The meeting kicked off with something close to the heart of Top Blokes: VALUES. Led by Top…
Young men, the algorithm, and what they’re really searching for
Categories: Top Blokes newsLast week, Movember released a powerful new report, Young Men’s Health in a Digital World, shining a spotlight on something we see through our work: masculinity influencers aren’t just shaping the algorithm — they’re shaping identity, health, and belonging. The report, based on insights from over 3,000 young men across Australia, the UK and the…
Creating Brave Spaces
Our awesome Regional Coordinator on the Sunshine Coast, QLD chats to local radio station Caboolture Community 101.5FM with Rotary Association member Shane. Reece shares with listeners how our programs work in schools and across community – he creates a brave space for young men to be respectful to each other, those around them and themselves.…
Why are boys turning to the manosphere?
Categories: Top Blokes newsThe Netflix series Adolescence has struck a nerve — and for good reason. It’s powerful, emotional, and at times devastating. But more than anything, it’s timely. As a youth mental health charity that works closely with young men every day, we recognise the world Jamie (the central character) is navigating because we hear these stories…
Top Blokes bring young men’s perspectives to the table at Parliamentary hearing on pornography
Today, the Top Blokes Foundation is speaking at the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the impacts of harmful pornography on the mental, emotional, and physical health of young males. Top Blokes is excited to be part of this important conversation, bringing the voices of young men to the table and advocating for meaningful change in how…
Meet Jacob: From army to youth advocacy
At Top Blokes, our team brings passion, lived experience, and a commitment to empowering young men to lead healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives. Today, we sit down with Jacob our Regional Coordinator for Illawarra and the South Coast. He holds a Diploma in Community Services and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. We chat…
Three takeaways every young man needs about sexual health
Categories: Top Blokes newsSex education shouldn’t be awkward, confusing, or just a one-time chat. But for many young men, that’s exactly what it is. Between vague school lessons, rushed conversations with parents, and the influence of social media and porn, it’s easy to pick up misinformation and unrealistic expectations. So, what do young men actually need to know…
Let’s talk porn, connection and real relationships
Categories: Top Blokes newsThere’s something about a barbershop that brings out real conversations. Maybe it’s the laid-back vibe, the hum of clippers, or the unspoken trust between the barber and the person in the chair. In this case, the conversation wasn’t just about fades and mullets—it was about pornography, masculinity, and what young men are (and aren’t) learning…