Murrumbidgee Men's Group

04/09/2025

MMG are meeting up this Sunday at the Ngurra Hub in Ashmont, 11am-2pm.

If you are needing support or just to connect with some great blokes, come down and say g’day 😊.

24/08/2025

I thought I would share some feedback from a student who was present during one of our mental health presentations that we delivered earlier in the year.

This student was apart of the school leaders program through the Committee 4 Wagga and chose to base his graduation speech on resilience.

I wanted to share it with everyone because it is articulated so well and may help someone else on their journey. Rhys

(Play with rubber band for 5-10 seconds)
Just like this rubber band, life stretches us.
Deadlines, expectations, friendships, family, we all get pulled. But resilience isn't about never feeling stretched. It's about how we bounce back without breaking." Good morning, my name is -, and I can confidently say Module 5 has been one of the most valuable parts of the WSLP journey for me.

In this module, we had guest speaker Rhys from Murrumbidgee Men's Group come in and talk to us about resilience and mental health, not as just some distant idea, but as something real, personal, and honestly, something we don't talk about enough.
What really stuck with me was how simple Rhys made it. Resilience isn't pretending everything's fine.

It's about recognising when you're being stretched, knowing when to ask for help, and building habits that help you recover. This can be as simple as the box breathing techniques we practiced or creating a solid support network you can lean on.

I realised resilience isn't weakness or toughness but rather balance. Since that session, I've started paying attention not just to how I feel, but how my friends are doing too. I've learned that a simple check-in can make a huge difference for someone who's being quietly stretched like this rubber band.

So my challenge to all of us is this, don't wait until you feel like you're about to snap. Build your resilience now. Talk to someone, support your mates, and check in on yourself. Because real strength isn't how much pressure you can take, it's how well you bounce back. Thank you

24/08/2025

Great meet up today at the Allawah Community Centre in Coolamon!

Today connection was a key theme, where men were able to share and connect with other men who were going through or have been through something similar.

Connection is crucial for our mental wellness and it was amazing to see moments where men realised they weren’t alone.

Our next meet up will be on the 07/09 at the Ngurra Hub in Ashmont.

Hope to see you there 😊.

24/08/2025

All set up ready here at the Allawah Centre in Coolamon. Beautiful day for it!

Come down and say gday 🙌🏼☀️

23/08/2025

A reminder we are on tomorrow in Coolamon. Should be a great day.

Come down for a bbq and support from the men of MMG. 🙌🏼

Hope to see you there 😊

Coolamon Community‼️

We are coming to you for our meet up this Sunday. If you are in the area, come down and say g’day and enjoy a BBQ.

If you are in Wagga and need a lift, please inbox the page.

Hope to see you there 😊.

Please share to get the word out 🙌🏼

22/08/2025

You don't have to fix their problem. Just sit, listen and be there. Remember, actions speak louder than words sometimes.

22/08/2025

The trailer is ready to go for our trip to Coolamon on Sunday 💯🙌🏼

20/08/2025

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19/08/2025

Coolamon Community‼️

We are coming to you for our meet up this Sunday. If you are in the area, come down and say g’day and enjoy a BBQ.

If you are in Wagga and need a lift, please inbox the page.

Hope to see you there 😊.

Please share to get the word out 🙌🏼

19/08/2025

📣 ATT: Wagga Wagga & Neighbouring Residents

Greg and the Goanna Academy team are coming to your area thanks to on Monday 29th September, 2025.

Join us at PCYC, Wagga Wagga for an inspiring discussion and workshop aimed at empowering adults to prioritise your mental health.

This is a FREE workshop dedicated to parents, carers and guardians as discuss positive mental health strategies supporting our young people and community alike.

Everyone is welcome, RSVP now to secure your spot so you don’t miss out.

📋https://goannaacademy.org.au/event/wagga-wagga-adult-mental-health-forum

18/08/2025

A day of mixed emotions for me today. 7 years since one of the lowest points in my life… my attempt.

I was in a very dark place mentally and thought that was my only way out. I’m grateful things didn’t work out the way I wanted them to that night. I couldn’t imagine how my little family would be without me in their lives.

Each day I try to show others that it is possible to come back from those dark places and that recovery and healing is possible.

A decline in our mental health can happen to anyone at anytime. Please look after yourselves, each other and always be kind. 🙌🏼💙

Rhys