helping young men grow takes a team
At Top Blokes, we know that supporting boys and young men doesn’t stop at the classroom door.
Parents, carers and other trusted adults play an important role in helping young men build confidence, navigate challenges and develop healthy relationships.
That’s why we connect the learning happening in Top Blokes mentoring sessions with everyday life at home.
Through simple weekly text messages and practical conversation starters, we help the important people in a young man’s life stay informed, start meaningful conversations and support his growth.
Keep the conversationS going
What young men learn doesn’t have to stay in the classroom
As part of our primary and high school mentoring programs, we keep parents, carers and nominated trusted adults connected to what their young man is discovering.
Each week, families receive an SMS sharing a topic being explored in the program, along with a practical question or prompt to help start a conversation.
From mental health and friendships to respectful relationships, identity and navigating challenges, these messages offer a simple way to build on what young men are learning and better understand the world they’re navigating.
There’s no homework or expectation to have all the answers. Sometimes, simply asking a question, listening without judgement and showing an interest can make all the difference.
Keeping Families Connected
The conversations and topics you’re covering are clearly making an impact, and I really appreciate the weekly updates and encouragement for parents to be involved too. It’s helping open up conversations in a really natural and supportive way.”
Thank you for the update. He told me about today’s session while we were getting dinner ready. Loving that he has a safe space with good role models to explore these conversations with you both. Thank you for doing this.”
He has grown, learnt, reflected and communicated to me just how much this program has meant.
Over the term I have noticed my child certainly becoming more confident within himself
INterested in learning more?
For families
If your young man is participating in a Top Blokes mentoring program, you can find out more through your school or Top Blokes Youth Worker.
You can also sign up to our newsletter for helpful info and support or head to our Resources section.
For schools
Want to help parents and carers better understand the challenges facing young men and how to support them?
Top Blokes also offers parent and carer workshops upon request, subject to availability.
Get in touch with our team to discuss opportunities for your school.
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