MenAble INC

31/03/2026

MenAble are proud supporting partners of the Fathering The Fathering Project's Busselton program for 2026/7.
Please join us on Friday 15th May from 5 till 6pm as we kick off the program wiht an insightful session on "What kids really want"

25/03/2026

Great blokes catchup at Shelter in Busselton last night.
50 guys enjoyed hearing from ex West Coast Eagles premiership player, Sam Butler.
Sam shared some of his footy and personal journey moving through transitions. Some great reflections, learnings and tips for blokes in attendance.
Thanks Mens Talk AU for partnering with MenAble INC to bring these series of sessions to fruition.
Watch this space for details of future sessions.

24/03/2026

All fellas welcome to join a Blokes CatchUp session at Shelter this Wednesday 25th at 5.30pm on the topic of life transitions.
Ex Eagles premiership player, Sam Butler, will be the guest presenter. Sam is now an advocate for men's health as blokes navigate changes across their lifespan.
Event presented by Mens Talk AU', MenAble INC and The Man Walk Busselton.
Light catering provided. Cash bar available. Registration required.
https://www.mtalk.com.au/what-we-do/whats-on/

22/03/2026

Building knowledge and skills that support men in the southwest to be their best mentally and physically is part of MenAble's remit.

We are excited to partner with Mens Talk AU and Matthew Zoltan (from Silent Retreats and the UNDO App) to bring a FREE 4 session program on Body Based Meditation: Activating your Body's Hidden Code to Heal Itself to Busselton in May.

See flyer for details.
Numbers limited. Registration required on Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bodybased-meditation-activating-your-bodys-hidden-code-to-heal-itself-tickets-1985567816790?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/03/2026

Thanks so much for your support Barbarians Group. We are wrapped to be partnering with you to deliver programs supporting connection, wellbeing, activation and su***de prevention in the southwest.

💙 We’re proud to support MenAble Australia Inc with a $10,000 donation!

MenAble is making a real difference for men and boys in our region. Building connection, activity, and mental resilience through community walks, events, school programs, and support networks for new dads.

Since 2019, they’ve led the first regional Man Walk in WA and continue to bring people together to improve health and wellbeing.

Thank you, MenAble, for all you do to strengthen our communities 🙌

MenAble INC

21/03/2026

MenAble and The Man Walk Busselton have been proud to be supporting Artists for Su***de Prevention and their founder Ron Hood in the creation of the original song and music video Shannon.
This initiative is a salient reminder of the need to care for one another and encourage those who are struggling with their mental health to seek support.

Please check out the music video and spread the word to help the positive message of this initiative reach as many people as possible.

A theme of the Q&A at the launch of the music video at Orana Cinema in Busselton this week was that we all have a roll in destigmatising su***de and su***de bereavement and helping those in need to access support.

Support is available: Lifeline 13 11 14
In the regions - Rural link 1800 552 002
Plus a range of online services such as: Headspace, Beyond Blue, Black Dog National Institute of Mental Health
Plus local in person resources including
Lamp Inc
Oseca
South West Counselling
In a Crisis go to your local Emergency Department for a safe place and for immediate connection to mental health specialist services.
See your GP for treatment and support plus for connection with psychiatry, psychology and to access a mental health treatment plan.

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19/03/2026

Great to catch up with Barbarians Group Cofounder and Chair Wendy Harper Penman. Massive credit to the Barbarians Group for their formidable fundraising work and awareness raising concerning mental health and su***de prevention in Western Australia.
The Barbarians are generously supporting 2 regional projects that MenAble INC are engaged with in 2026. Thanks Wendy for the support and of course the oversized and delightfully old school cheque!
The first supported project being a The Fathering Project program in Busselton commencing in June. The second project sees them adding support to SALT - Sport and Life Training to progress their work in the region after MenAble support enabled them to commence training of some local facilitators in 2025.
Keep in touch with MenAble's page for updates on these projects and how to get involved.

10/03/2026

Transitions are the ultimate test of a man’s internal compass. Whether you’re switching careers, navigating a breakup, entering fatherhood, or retiring, moving from the known to the unknown can be disorientating and at times overwhelming.

Men often feel that society expects them to have it all figured out and this can foster shame and reduce how, or even if, they reach out about how they are facing a transition.

With mates that encourage reflection, vulnerability and growth, blokes are more likely to see that real strength lies in admitting that the shift is hard. As well as the challenge of change, there is generally a sense of loss of the old identity before the new one has fully formed. Growth happens in that uncomfortable gap. Sometimes referred to as a liminal space.

Reflecting on the experience of our prior transitions and listening to other men’s journeys can be highly valuable. Slowing down, re-evaluating your values, finding your tribe, and creating a new vision about what the next stage can offer may all help.

MenAble Australia Inc are collaborating with Mens Talk AU and The Man Walk to present a Blokes Catchup session at Shelter in Busselton on Wednesday 25th March from 5.30pm. Join special guest Sam Butler, West Coast Eagles premiership player and men's transition champion to unpack the concept and understand what that shift looks like for an AFL champion.

06/03/2026

Caught up with MenAble INC director Dr Dan Talbot this morning to debrief on Monday's Walk for PTSD in First Responders.
Great credit to Dan for this initiative now in its 3rd year.
Strong crowd of 80 attending.
Big shout out to Dr Janice Wong, Psych and wellbeing lead for StJohnsWA as this years guest presenter.
Brilliant to have some Fortem Australia team down from Perth and participating again. Fortem are leading NFP providers of services supporting first responders.

06/03/2026

MenAble INC as proud supporters of Sport and Life Training (SALT) are stoked to see SALT's Founder Dave Birt in the Southwest for the Mind over Matters - Sport and Mental Health Symposium on 20th March.
Great to see the topic in focus with some great speakers on board.

27/02/2026

MenAble INC are proud to be supporting the community premiere of the song and music video "Shannon" on 19th March from 6pm at Orana Cinema.
More information and tickets via the link. Free event with donation optional.
https://events.humanitix.com/shannon-community-premiere-or-artists-for-su***de-prevention

A great project emerging from Busselton on the important topic of su***de prevention.

We invite our community to come together for a special premiere screening of "Shannon" - a mental health music video project by Artists for Su***de Prevention.

26/02/2026

PTSD is far more common in first responders than prior reports would suggest. The impacts vary but can be profound and devastating in this cohort who serve our community with such passion and skill.
In the WA Police Force, the Blue Poppies Study conducted in 2024 suggested as many as 40% of serving officers reported symptoms of PTSD.
The 3rd annual Walk For PTSD in first responders and veterans aims to raise awareness and understanding plus promote help seeking behaviour and the funding of effective care and resources.
This year we look forward to Janice Wong Wellbeing and Psychology lead at St John WA as guest speaker.
All community members invited for a jetty walk (or foreshore if there are people who prefer this route and more space) then coffees, presntation and conversation back at Shelter.
Meet outside Shelter at the Busselton foreshore at 6.20am this Monday 2nd March.
Event presented by MenAble Australia Inc and Daniel Talbot PhD with the support of The PTSD Research Foundation, The Man Walk Australia Incorporated, Rio Tinto and Shelter Brewing Co