Top Blokes Foundation

2024 was a year to remember! Together, we’ve supported 4,600 young men through 390 programs, delivering over 60,000 hours of life-changing mentoring. This impact wouldn’t be possible without you! Thank you for believing in a positive and bright future for young men and our communities. 💚 . . . . #topblokesfoundation #YouthMentorship #SupportingYoungMen #BuildingBetterFutures #2024WrapUp #EmpoweringYoungMen #PositiveChange

Today we represented young male voices at the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into loneliness. We spoke passionately about the need for the committee to talk directly with boys and young men to gather your ideas and listen to your experiences. How can we make the online world a better place to be? How we can create deeper and more meaningful connections with ourselves and those around us? We challenged stereotypical views that young men don't want to open up about how they are feeling and we supported calls for more places and spaces for young people to connect and gather. We're pumped to work with the committee and all the young males we work with to help bring about change.  . . . . . #mentoringmatters #youthworkinaction #youngmalevoices #topblokesfoundation #endloneliness #socialisolation

Alarming new research: 20% of ASIO’s priority counter-terrorism cases now involve minors. Social isolation and disconnection are breeding grounds for radicalisation, and the statistics are a wake-up call for all of us. At the Top Blokes Foundation, we believe prevention is the key to safeguarding young males against harmful ideologies. Our evidence-based mentoring programs focus on: ✅ Building connection: Trusted relationships with positive male role models. ✅ Critical thinking: Teaching young males to analyse extremist content and make informed decisions. ✅ Community belonging: Encouraging participation in social and community activities. ✅ Mental health support: Addressing emotional and cognitive vulnerabilities. Melissa Abu-Gazaleh, Founder and Managing Director, says: "The increase of young people and minors in counter-terrorism cases is a wake-up call for all of us. We can no longer wait until it's too late. At the Top Blokes Foundation, we see firsthand the power of connection, compassion, and positive role models in helping young males build resilience and find a sense of belonging. Our programs give these young men the tools to make informed decisions, critically analyse harmful content, and create meaningful futures for themselves and their communities." Let’s build resilience, empathy, and belonging in young males and create safer, more inclusive communities. Learn more about our work and how you can help: https://lnkd.in/gXEnj8k7 #YouthEmpowerment #Resilience #MentalHealth #TopBlokes

"It’s perfectly fine to feel sad, anxious, or even depressed. Life’s stressful—school, exams, new relationships—it all adds up." But recognising when things aren't quite right is important and noticing some of those changes in your mates and what you can do can make a big difference. In our latest episode of Top Blokes Uncut, Youth Worker Jye shares what it’s really like working with young men to build resilience and break down stigmas around mental health. He chats in the barber chair on recognising different emotions and knowing when and how to reach out for support. #TopBlokesFoundation #MentalHealthMatters #YouthEmpowerment #BreakingStigmas #Resilience #WellBeing #youarenotalone

Yesterday Top Blokes Youth Workers Ryan and Thomas joined with 18 schools across Western Sydney as part of White Ribbon Australia’s walk to end violence against women. “We teach the young men we work alongside about the importance of healthy relationships and being upstanders in their community. It was an honour to walk alongside our young men today who help demonstrate what a Top Bloke truly is.” - Thomas “Top Blokes advocates for healthy relationships so being able to take the white ribbon pledge, with a bunch of young people, shows that we practice what we preach.” - Ryan We love seeing young people speaking up and standing up! Thank you to all the schools and young people who came along. A great day for everyone to show their support and speak out against domestic and family violence. . . . . . . #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #topblokesfoundation #PositiveRoleModels #BeAnUpstander #community #speakout

Navigating mental health and wellbeing // On the eve of International Men’s Day – 19 November – Youth Council members Salim and Daniel speak openly with Top Blokes ambassador, Harry Garside about the emotional highs and lows that young men face today and strategies for navigating these experiences with resilience and authenticity. Harry shares some great insights about the power of communication, staying active, combatting instant gratification to help you find your deeper purpose and embracing challenges. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gmksMq9b #positivementalhealth #mentalwellbeing #resilience #topblokesfoundation

Beyond the mask - rethinking what it means to be a man. Season 2 of Top Blokes Uncut is back and our first episode dives deep into the topic of masculinity with our Youth Worker based in South West Sydney, Thomas Bechara. Thomas chats openly about his world growing up, what it’s like for young men struggling to find themselves and how we can redefine what being a man means to us today and build the confidence to find our own way. #masculinity #criticalthinking #empoweringyouth #youthworkinaction #mentoringyoungmen #topblokesfoundation

Top Blokes ambassador Harry Garside sits down with some of our youth council members, Daniel and Salim, to discuss what it really means to be a man today. They chat about topics that challenge the traditional view of masculinity, including vulnerability, balancing masculine and feminine traits, and the pressure of social media. Hear how these young voices share their journeys of self-discovery, highlight the importance of taking care of yourself, and remind us that true strength comes in many forms. Watch the full video at: https://lnkd.in/gErDwYcu . . . #redefiningmasculinity #vulnerabilityisstrength #youthmentalhealth #topblokesfoundation

We were honoured to be invited to take part in the Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council's event this week, building and mapping the ecosystem of incredible interventions supporting men and boys to prevent gender-based violence across Queensland. At Top Blokes, we are committed to empowering young men to be powerful allies for change, challenging outdated stereotypes and advocating for inclusivity and respect. #leadership #genderequality #communityimpact #topblokesfoundation

Get your hands (or your feet in this case) on a slice of NRL History! Top Blokes Ambassador Kieran Foran is auctioning his 300th game boots, all in the name of mental health. “It’s been a huge journey for me to get to 300 NRL games so I had these boots specially designed for the game against the Dragons. They feature the playing number of all five clubs I’ve played for as well as my name and the occasion, and now they’re going to auction for one lucky fan to have at home – all for a great cause." - Kieran Foran Since becoming a Top Blokes Ambassador earlier this year, Foz has shown his deep commitment to supporting our vision and mission as an organisation. We are very grateful to him and his family for their ongoing support. They have truly become part of the Top Blokes family. Thanks to Gold Coast Titans for all their support. You can find out more and how to place your bid below. Bidding closes on 24 Oct.