Resources

Men’s Talk is a Western Australia-based initiative dedicated to mainstreaming conversations around men’s mental health and masculinity. Starting as a small fundraising group in 2019, it has grown into a key player with events like Swim For Life, now in its 7th year in 2025, raising funds and awareness for men’s wellbeing. It focuses on education, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to address the complexities of male help-seeking behaviours, with 46-49% of Australian men avoiding help due to stigma.

Katitjin Blue Mind Place, launched by Mens Talk, operates dedicated Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs in Scarborough and Busselton, WA. These inclusive spaces offer tailored mental health resources, mentorship, workshops, and community outreach to support men’s wellbeing, addressing challenges like loneliness (20-35% prevalence) and high suicide rates in regional WA (20-30 per 100,000). By leveraging the calming effects of “blue spaces” (water-based environments, linked to a 17% reduction in mortality), it provides a unique, nature-based approach to mental health.

Supports over 1,200 Men’s Sheds across Australia, where men engage in hands-on activities like woodworking while building mateship. With 50,000+ participants, it reduces loneliness (affecting 20-35% of men) and improves mental health outcomes.

Offers 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing a personal crisis, with phone, text, and online chat options. Men often prefer anonymous services due to stigma around help-seeking (46-49% manage issues alone).

A male-specific service offering free 24/7 telephone and online counselling for mental health, relationships, and anger management.

A WA-specific crisis line for urgent mental health support, ideal for local Perth men or those in regional areas where suicide rates are higher (20-30 per 100,000).

Provides immediate support for those feeling suicidal or supporting someone at risk, crucial given the high male suicide rate in WA’s rural areas.

Offers resources tailored for men, including tools like the K10 checklist for anxiety and depression, and forums for peer support. It addresses common male issues like work stress (26%) and relationship challenges (40%).

A national organisation focused on men’s health, covering mental, physical, and sexual wellbeing with evidence-based resources. Ideal for a holistic approach, addressing issues like identity struggles and physical symptoms (e.g., fatigue, linked to 20% of men with depression).

Provides resources, self-help tools, and research on mental health, including male-specific content for depression and anxiety, which co-occur in 60% of tic disorder cases and affect 20% of men in their lifetime.

A 24/7 crisis line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, addressing cultural disconnection and high distress rates in WA’s Indigenous communities.

Provides counselling and referrals for LGBTIQ+ individuals, crucial for addressing identity struggles and discrimination, which elevate mental health risks in this group.

Connects clients to local mental health services without needing a referral. It’s free and accessible, key for men hesitant to seek help.

Offers support for complex mental health issues and trauma, with 24/7 forums and counselling, ideal for men with persistent challenges like PTSD or depression.

Peer support for separated dads, addressing grief and identity struggles post-breakup, with 40% of young men facing relationship challenges.

Provides resources for fathers with mental health challenges, supporting family dynamics and parenting roles, crucial for men navigating fatherhood stress.