Cultivating authentic growth
Welcome to our adult mentoring program designed specifically for young men aged 18-24. Facilitated by experienced Youth Workers and normally spanning two months, we help equip young males with the practical skills to make informed decisions, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and relationships within their communities.
This evidence-based program provides young men with essential tools to navigate various challenges, from relationships and drug use to body image and self-esteem, financial literacy, domestic violence, and pornography. Our mentors create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where young men can explore, understand, and overcome these challenges under the guidance and support of positive role models. Join us as we unlock their potential and actively shape a healthy and secure future.
From the program
Tomas shares his story and how the Top Blokes 18·24 program helped him gain confidence and a new perspective on life.
Leaning into all the big topics
Healthy Decision Making
- Alcohol
- Drugs and cannabis
- Body image
Leading with Courage
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Online behaviour
- Managing finances
Fostering Healthy Relationships
- Sexual health
- Pornography
- Communication in relationships
- Domestic violence
Embracing Diversity
- Sexualities
- Discrimination and racism
- Power and privilege
Fostering change and building resilience
Establishing safe and open spaces for young men to engage in open and honest conversations about their concerns is a fundamental step toward personal growth and societal change. We are proud to stand alongside young men and our impact shows.
“I’m inspired to make better choices in my life”
“I have better strategies to control my anger”
“I have better tools to manage my mental health”
“I understand how to have healthy relationships”
Why Top Blokes
Belong. Lasting impact with expert guidance
Lasting impact with expert guidance
Our long-term programs, led by qualified Youth Workers, are designed to create change that lasts, foster leadership and grow boys into adults. We’re with them every step of the way as they navigate life’s challenges and become exemplary community members.
Be. Tailored support from within Australian communities
Tailored support from within Australian communities
We’re deeply rooted in the communities we service, offering tailored, evidence-based programs for boys and young men aged 10-24.
Our approach is local, so we understand and can address community-specific needs so every young male we work with gets the tools he needs to thrive
Become. Empowering healthy masculinities
Empowering healthy masculinities
We focus on fostering positive, healthy masculinities and breaking free from stereotypes.
Our programs are dedicated to empowering young males to find their unique strengths, embrace their true selves, and positively contribute to their communities.
Interested in bringing Top Blokes to your school or community group?
Get in touchYou said…
First and foremost they developed a strong belief in themselves. We’ve seen incredible growth in confidence. They are equipped with a great knowledge base to become future leaders in whatever capacity that takes form in.
Sacha – Top Blokes Youth Worker
A young guy might realise that he has a problem, but then to actually do something about it? He won’t do that. The Top Blokes program created that bridge for many of us – a bridge between realising a problem and actually doing something about it.
Liam – RAAF
The willingnes to grow and be vulnerable with us and each other was incredible to witness. That openness really blew us away.
Aaron – Top Blokes Regional Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program for?
Our mentoring program is tailor-made for young men aged 18-24 who are eager to enhance their lives. Rather than dwelling on challenges, we celebrate the journey of self-improvement. Our experienced mentors create a safe, non-judgmental space where young men can explore, learn, and grow. Together, we’ll navigate life’s twists and turns, helping shape a brighter future.
What are the steps to starting the program?
Head to Get in Touch to submit your enquiry and we’ll be in touch. We’ll talk through the program, what’s involved and our availability in your area. From that first conversation, you’ll have all the details so you can plan the inclusion of the mentoring program in your workplace, community group or higher education calendar and schedule. If a phone conversation isn’t your thing, we can chat over email.
How many men can join the program?
8-12 participants per group is ideal so they can gain the most out of the program. Depending on the dynamics of the group and the needs of the men, we can also work with more or fewer students.
How long does the program and each session go for?
We work with you to establish a timeframe for delivery. We do believe that long-term change takes time and consistent support so we would recommend eight weeks however our qualified Youth Workers can run the program for six to 12 weeks if you prefer.
Each weekly session is around two hours, with frequent movement and brain breaks. Please let us know what your needs are and we’ll work with you to set up a schedule – even if you are looking for just a one to two day program.
What qualifications do the program facilitators hold?
We believe in the power of professional guidance to help boys grow. Our program facilitators are qualified Youth Workers and hold tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Welfare or Psychology. Our entire team carries Working with Children and National Police checks.
Our Youth Workers act as positive role models, helping to expand the students’ circle of influence.
How is the effectiveness of the program measured and reported?
Three key outcome themes – Belonging, Being, Becoming – are the backbone of the programs and outcomes are measured against these. Pre-program surveys are completed by students and teachers. Post-program surveys are completed by students, parents and teachers. All survey data is used to measure outcomes. A full report is provided to the school upon completion of surveys and evaluations.
To learn more about the impact of all our programs, visit our Our Impact page. You can learn more about our impact across all our programs.
Is 18-24 WDO registered?
Yes, 18-24 is a registered Work & Development Order (WDO) program. If you are or a young man you know is under the age of 24 and eligible, accrued fines can be reduced by up to $2,000 upon completion of the program in New South Wales (for detailed information, contact us at 1300 450 850 or visit the Revenue NSW website), or by $1,000 per month in Queensland (for detailed information, contact us or visit the State Penalties Enforcement Registry website).