The Carers Vic Carers Mingle is coming to Greater Shepparton shortly and our carers team will be part of this event. Carers Mingles are free events for carers where they can take a break, have some fun and enjoy a delicious lunch. Date: Thursday 30 May 2024 Time: 10.00am – 1.30pm […]

Shame usually manifests when we don’t feel strong. The mentality is — DO NOT appear weak. Women often blame themselves when they feel ashamed. They often look embarrassed. They may turn inward. Men often blame others when they feel ashamed. They often look angry. They may explode outward. Male violence is often an attempt to […]

As human beings and the living organisms we are, we are inevitably going to be subjected to loss – and subsequent grief throughout our lifetime. As men, we will manage grief in many different ways – sometimes constructive, sometimes   destructive. In the counselling role where we work with men, we have found the impact of […]

Suicide & Masculinity The Good.  The Bad. The Ugly  Let’s start with The Bad & The Ugly 6 Males commit suicide in Australia every day (ABS, 2022). 75% of suicides in Australia are Men (ABS, 2022). 93% of incarcerated individuals are Men (AIHW, 2023) Suicide does not discriminate. Individuals who take their own life are […]