Healing only happens when men stop being silent — and Men's Leadership Summits exist to make that possible, giving men a safe place to face their pain and begin to heal.
Warwick Marsh
Masculine traits — strength, competitiveness, risk-taking, the instinct to protect and provide — are often downplayed or seen as dangerous. But the truth is the opposite — strong men and dads are a gift to the world.
Byron and Francine Pirola
A powerful Men’s Summit, a heartfelt Father’s Day reflection, and one father’s remarkable story remind us why being present matters for generations.
Nathaniel Marsh
Fathers pushed to the margins by DCJ's child protection system face a hidden mental health crisis. This piece exposes how paternal exclusion fuels preventable suicide — and demands urgent reform.
Patrick O'Connor
In the quiet moments, a growing number of young men are confronting a hard truth about themselves.
Lisa Britton
A young mother's line — "he's got some growing up to do" — is a fair description of some men today. Here's what maturity looks like for a husband and father.
National Center for Fathering
A personal reflection on why advocating for boys and men matters — rooted in childhood values, painful losses, and a call for women to see this not as a rivalry, but a shared cause fighting for justice and equality.
Lisa Britton
David Maywald's new book, "100 of the Best Books for Men", is a curated guide honouring authors and thinkers who illuminate manhood, character, and purpose.
Warwick Marsh
The One in Three Campaign’s submission to Australia’s Second Action Plan calls for a more inclusive response to family, domestic and sexual violence.
Guest Writer
Maleness is born, but manhood is forged. Discover how intentional challenges, brotherhood and mentorship shape men—and why Andrew Gray’s new Forge program and the 2026 Men’s Summit matter for men of every generation.
Nathaniel Marsh
Joel Phillips didn't hand his son a screen — he handed him an opportunity. Now seven-year-old Miles' catchy tune "Eastern Rosellas" has gone viral, proving imagination and dad-time are a powerful combination.
Nathaniel Marsh
Inspired by "The Forge", communities centred on food, fun and faith can shape boys into godly men, with the life-changing power of discipleship and intentional mentoring.
Nathaniel Marsh
A new submission exposes the stark lack of support and advocacy for male victims of domestic and family violence, challenging Australia to confront an uncomfortable imbalance in care and compassion.
David Maywald
It’s been said women have relationships face-to-face while men have relationships shoulder-to-shoulder. As a husband, father of five daughters, and CEO whose work is encouraging men to be the best they can be, I couldn’t agree more.
Nathaniel Marsh
When a woman who'd written a bestseller for women called to ask for help reaching men, my first instinct was caution. But Dawn Williams is offering men something powerful, and her upcoming book, "The Rebuilt Man", will help men rediscover the man they were created to be.
Warwick Marsh
Shed Happens is a non-judgemental place where blokes can be honest and talk about the good, bad, happy or sad rather than bottling it up.
Nathaniel Marsh
30 June is only a few days away, and we still have some way to go to reach our 2026 EOFY funding goal of $140,500. Time is running out to make a tax-deductible donation to help Dads4Kids continue building men, growing fathers, and changing generations.
Nathaniel Marsh
Men do not need to be fixed. Our approach to their mental health does. It’s time we stopped blaming them for the failures of a system that isn’t expanding with them in mind and started building something better. The men in our lives deserve it.
Lisa Britton
Men Atlas has identified and classified 502 organisations across the world that focus on the wellbeing of men and boys. These organisations span areas such as men's mental health, crisis support, fatherhood, community building, advocacy, research, self-development, and support for separated fathers.
David Maywald
After addiction almost destroyed Crawford Dagger's life, time spent in prison, and the loss of his children, he thought his story was over. Then a powerful decision to change, and the support of men's ministry Dads4Kids, helped him to rebuild.
Nathaniel Marsh
Men’s health is facing a growing crisis, from higher suicide rates to declining life expectancy. This Men’s Health Month, it’s time to confront the neglect and demand balance.
Lisa Britton
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