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Spotlighting the importance of male mental health, Men’s Day brought together nearly 100 men across the Gold Coast earlier this month at Robina.
Hosted by Men, Mates & Mentors and supported by Gold Coast Primary Health Network, the event included engaging mini-workshops led by experienced facilitators and opportunities for connection.
No topic was off limits, with activities designed to engage men facing isolation, grief, or other overwhelming experiences – including major life transitions like separation or loss.
Here are some takeaways from participants about what they found rewarding about attending:
“Being seen. Knowing that there is help available for me and others. That there is an option for men to be able to access assistance regardless of financial status.” – Attendee, Men’s Day
“A safe space to open up. A welcoming into opening up as a man, to other men, in a safe space. It doesn’t seem like much if you read that, but I personally don’t have many men to speak to about this stuff and silently suffer and it’s so good to know others are actually there.” – Attendee, Men’s Day
“You’re not alone.” – Attendee, Men’s Day
“Experiencing group work and feeling more comfortable engaging in programs and support groups.” – Attendee, Men’s Day
“Noticing how many other men are struggling behind closed doors.” – Attendee, Men’s Day
“Gaining different perspectives on my personal challenges.” – Attendee, Men’s Day
“Listening to other people’s stories – to genuinely connect and to listen.” – Attendee, Men’s Day
Men, Mates & Mentors is a consortium of non-profit organisations that includes Complete Men, Dads in Distress, Men’s Wellbeing, The Men’s Table and The Mankind Project. Together, the group are focused on fostering a supportive community that empowers men to thrive, with a variety of support services available.
Here are some of the men involved in Mens Wellbeing, enjoying the atmosphere at Men’s Day.
The groups also offer opportunities for ongoing connection, with many hosting local men’s groups where men can get together and support each other through life’s highs and lows.
The next Men, Mates & Mentors event will be a Showcase Event on Monday 8 February that’s open to everyone to learn about the initiative, challenge stereotypes, feel inspired and support the men in your life. Find out more and register.
If you’d like to find out more about support services that are available, as well as opportunities to connect in with a local men’s group, you can visit the following websites for details:
The Men Mates & Mentors initiative is funded by the Queensland Mental Health Commission under its Men and Boys Suicide Prevention Grant Program.
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