MenAble INC

12/11/2025

Evidence emerging as to the highly positive benefits of the man walk.

The report recommends scaling up community-based programs like The Man Walk, prioritising social connection and tailoring support for vulnerable groups.

12/11/2025

Leadership is the capacity of a community to shape its future.

Wise words on the collective work we can all be doing in our worlds. MenAble's work with men and boys included.

The two essential components for effective leadership today.

07/11/2025

Interesting research out this week highlighting some of the issues for teenage boys in Australia.
The Adolescent Man Box study by The Men’s Project at Jesuit Social Service surveyed 1401 14 to 18 yr old Australian boys this year.
Key findings included:
1. Pressures to be manly remain strong – More than 60% expect teenage boys to be many confident and strong at all times.
2. Most boys are open minded about what it means to be a man- support for rigid norms weaker but approx. 1 in 7 condone violence and control in sex and relationships.
3. Boys are more likely than girls to believe in masculine norms – both agree that significant societal pressure exists concerning these.
4. More boys think boys have it harder than girls – some may have genuine sources others more around more extreme groups, particularly online.
5. Parents and peers’ views have a large effect on boys’ attitude to masculinity
6. The stronger the masculine norms, the more harmful – stronger rigid masculinity views equate to less help seeking behaviour, negative views of DV victims, consume violent pornography and cause harm to others.

While boys’ adherence to masculine ideals is weakening, many still feel intense pressure to conform to it.

06/11/2025

Good to catch up with the ever inspiring Kendall Whyte OAM from The Blue Tree Project. Keynote speaker at Day 2 of the WA Rural and Remote Mental Health conference.
Kendall continues to grow her activities and remarkable impact helping spark conversations and kick the stigma of mental health.
I enjoyed presenting at the conference on the topic of "Fostering character for teenage boys" for MenAble Australia Inc. Appreciated an enaged audience who were keen to explore this challenging issue in today's world.

23/10/2025

If you are in the Margaret River area on 15th Nov or 13th Dec, join our colleagues from the Barbarian Group and Happiness Co Foundation for this free community event.

21/10/2025

Many great insights and strong participant engagement across 2 events presented by MenAble (with a range of partners supporting) last night.
A community event on Tech and Youth Wellbeing and a health professional event on innovation and collaboration in the care of neurodiverse youth.
Thanks to key presenter Jarek (Jaroslaw) Hryniewicki and panel members Vanessa Millar, Angela Griffin and Jenna Buckton.
Thanks to supporting partners Rural Health West 's South West Health Professionals Network, Voix - Clinical Studio, Shelter Brewing Co and Rio Tinto

30/09/2025

MenAble are pleased to be supporting Mental Health Week initiatives in the Southwest.
MenAble Chair David Barton will be part of a panel discussion following the Bunbury screening of the film "Just a farmer".
The film tackles the subject of suicide and mental health in a farming community.
See flyer for booking details.

24/09/2025

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02/09/2025

Author and mental health advocate Peter Symons is guest presenter on Monday 8th September at the Busselton Man Walk.

Peter co-authored, with Dr Clyde Jumeaux (GP and Medical educator who is now retired, but previously practiced in Bunbury), the book Brain Fuel Depletion.

Come and hear about Peter's journey, Peter and Clyde's perspective on understanding depression and anxiety plus everyday strategies to improve wellbeing.

All men welcome. No charge but bring a card to pay for your coffee.
Meet outside Shelter at 6.20am. Jetty walk from 6.30am (variable distance and pace to suit), Presentation post walk upstairs at Shelter 7.30am till 8.00am
MenAble coordinate the presenters for the Busselton Man Walk