Mentoring Men

19/02/2026

🚴‍♂️ Volunteers Needed – Bobbin Head Cycle Classic 🚴‍♀️

Mentoring Men community, family and friends: we need your support!

We’re seeking race marshals to assist at the upcoming Bobbin Head Cycle Classic. This iconic community cycling event raises vital funds. For every dollar raised for Mentoring Men is another dollar towards supporting a man in need.

By volunteering your time, you’re directly helping us continue delivering free, non-clinical mentoring support to men who need connection, guidance and someone in their corner.

📍 Event: Bobbin Head Cycle Classic
📅 When: Sunday 29 March 2026
📍 Where: Karuah Oval, Eastern Avenue, Turramurra NSW 2074,

Australia — the ride starts and finishes in Turramurra on Sydney’s Upper North Shore.

🔗 Event details: https://www.bobbinheadcycleclassic.org.au/
👥 Role: Race Marshals (on-course support & safety)

If you, family, or friends (18+) can lend a few hours and be part of a great community day, please reach out to:
📩 Peter Ulmer to register your interest peter.ulmar@mentoringmen.org.au

Let’s show up, support the riders, and most importantly — support men who need us.

Sunday 29 March 2026Starting and finishing in Turramurra (in Sydney’s Upper North Shore), the four distances take in some of the most beautiful scenery in Sydney. The course runs through Bobbin Head, taking in the amazing scenery of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the breathtaking coastal view...

04/01/2026

Make 2026 the year you truly show up. If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution that could genuinely change your life, we’re here to help. Make the promise to yourself to stop wading through tough times alone and see yourself through, with the support of our fantastic mentors and community.

Mentoring Men is a free service connecting men with trained, local male mentors, helping you navigate life’s challenges before things go sideways.

Our approach is simple: get in and work it out at your own pace. This support will empower you to show up as the best version of yourself, for your family, mates, and all the people that matter.

Find out more about how to become a mentee, or mentor, here: https://www.mentoringmen.org.au/

22/12/2025

The holiday glow doesn’t reach everyone. For many people, the festive season can amplify feelings of loneliness.

It’s a great time to check in with your mates and have a yarn. For people who are struggling, a simple phone call or coffee can often make a real difference.

As well, if things are feeling a bit heavy for you this year, you’re not alone. Mentoring Men is here for Aussie blokes; we’re a free service connecting men with trained, local male mentors, helping them navigate life’s challenges before things go sideways. This support empowers men to show up as their best selves.

Find out more about how to become a mentee, or mentor, here: https://www.mentoringmen.org.au/

19/12/2025

For many, the festive season is the happiest time of the year. But for nearly one in three Australians, it is a period marked by loneliness. Australian men say they are lonelier than ever, with more than half meeting the criteria for loneliness.

For anyone who might be feeling the weight of the season, please remember that you aren’t alone. This festive season, we encourage you to reach out to those around you. Whether it is checking in on a mate or seeking support for yourself, staying connected is vital during a period that can feel extra lonely for some.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please reach out:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- 13YARN: 13 92 76

Wishing everyone in our community a safe, and happy holiday period.

14/12/2025

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the terrible attack at Bondi Beach yesterday. We condemn this violence in the strongest possible terms, and our hearts go out to all those impacted, including the wider community who are feeling the shock and sadness today.

It’s important to remember that everyone responds to tragedy differently. If you’re struggling, feeling anxious, or just need someone to talk to, please reach out: to a mate, a family member, or a support service like Lifeline (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) and MensLine Australia (1300 78 99 78). You’re not alone, and there’s no right or wrong way to feel.

Let’s stand together, support one another, and keep the lines of conversation open. It’s OK to talk about how you’re feeling. We’re here for each other.

01/12/2025

What does it mean to be a man, partner and father today?

This Thursday, Mentoring Men’s John Ogier will be joining an open panel discussion webinar on respectful relationships with Andrew King from Relationships Australia NSW, and guests from The Fathering Project NSW, CatholicCare - Diocese of Broken Bay and KidsXpress.

The webinar is being held during the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against domestic and family violence and is an essential conversation for everyone committed to fostering positive, respectful relationships.

Funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice grant program, the discussion will explore:

🧡Challenges and opportunities of modern family life
🧍‍♂️How to be a positive role model
💡Simple ways men can create lasting change in their own lives, and their communities

📅Thursday 4 December | 6.30pm to 8pm AEDT

To register for this free online webinar, head to: northsydney.nsw.gov.au/RespectfulRelationships

19/11/2025

Today, Mentoring Men is celebrating our 7th birthday, while recognising the wonderful men of our community to mark International Men’s Day! 💙

For seven years, we’ve been dedicated to building a nationwide mentorship movement, empowering men to show up for themselves, their communities, and their families.

Some highlights from the last 12 months include:
- Commissioning research and publishing the Men Do Talk report. It confirmed that 66% of men are open to mentoring, but most don’t know where to turn for support.
- Using this data to lead the conversation about men’s mental health, presenting our findings in a formal submission to the ACT Government's Inquiry into Men's Su***de Rates and being recognised in the NSW Inquiry into Loneliness.
- Publishing two white papers to drive conversation on mentoring's proven impact, funding needs, and the necessity of engaging men in effective family and domestic violence prevention and early intervention
- Teaming up with The Man Walk and Channel 7 to launch the Meet A Mate challenge, getting men out the door and with their mates.
- Continuing to deliver on our mission, supporting men across Australia with our free, one-to-one mentoring service.

As we reflect on a huge year, we’d like to take a moment to say thank you to all of you, our fantastic community. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Happy International Men's Day!

16/11/2025

Calling all men in Casey and South-East Melbourne! You're invited to The Forum for Men & Fathers at Bunjil Place - open to all men

This is a chance to connect, share, and have an honest chat about strong relationships, fatherhood, and wellbeing in a supportive, no-pressure environment.

We'll be joined by special guests:

- Tom Boyd: AFL great, sharing his powerful mental health journey.
- Gavin Patterson: Former Special Ops Policeman, best selling author and mentor, on building resilience.
- Sunil Menon, Melbourne City FC Head of Community, how they engage and support men and families.

Come along for a free buffet dinner, listen to the panel, and meet other local men.

Date: Monday, Nov 24, 7:00 pm Location: Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

This is a free community event, but bookings are essential. Grab your spot and be part of this important conversation: https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/events/forum-men-fathers-2025

13/11/2025

Men of Casey & SE Melbourne! Join us for The Forum for Men & Fathers 2025, a powerful, FREE evening dedicated to resilience, mental health, and real-world conversation.

Hear the personal journey of AFL premiership legend and mental health advocate Tom Boyd. Get practical insights from Gavin Patterson, a former Tactical Special Ops policeman, best-selling author, and mentor. Learn from Melbourne City FC Head of Community, Sunil Menon how they engage and support men and families.

This is your chance to listen, share, and connect with other men in our community. Plus you get a free dinner!

🗓When: Monday, Nov 24, 7:00 pm
📍Where: Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
💰Cost: FREE (includes dinner)

Spots are limited, and registration is essential. Secure your free ticket now: https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/events/forum-men-fathers-2025

03/11/2025

How often have you said, "We have to catch up soon"... and suddenly, it's six months later?

Life gets busy. Time flies. But our connections can't be left to chance.

Aussie men are lonely, and we know that a simple, regular catch-up is the best way to combat that.

Don't let it slide. Let's make connection a habit.

Your challenge: Tag a mate below and lock in your next catch-up. Don't leave it for 'sometime'. Make it a habit.

31/10/2025

We were absolutely delighted to attend the Camden Mental Health Expo last Saturday. Thanks to the Rotary Club for inviting us along, and for organising and hosting such a great community event.

Proud mentors Scott Liddel and Adam Grant volunteered their time and answered questions about how Mentoring Men’s free program supports men to navigate life’s challenges before they reach a tipping point.

It was a privilege to hear from so many great mental health advocates, including the touching personal experience shared by three times Olympic swimming medalist Daniel Kowalski.

Local events like this help us meet men where they live and connect, build trust and encourage seeking help before crisis point. We’re so grateful to everyone who stopped by to say hello.

Find out more about Mentoring Men here: https://www.mentoringmen.org.au/

31/10/2025

Content warning: This post discusses su***de and mental health statistics that may be confronting.

It's the final week of October, but this is a conversation that can't stop so… we are extending the Meet A Mate challenge.

Over half (53%) of Australian men aged 35-50 meet the criteria for loneliness. We can't keep letting our mates 'push through on their own'.

Loneliness is a critical health crisis, with lonely men around twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts.

A simple chat can change a life.

Send that text. Make that call. Let's show up for our mates.

Sign up or donate to the Meet A Mate challenge at meetamate.org.au to help us raise vital funds for men's mental health.

www.meetamate.org.au