The Men’s Table is a safe place to share and be heard in a confidential and non-judgemental environment, creating a greater sense of belonging, camaraderie and connection.
It’s healthy to show emotion and share feelings, yet for many men in their relationships with other blokes, the talk is mostly about ‘footy and sh*t’. There has never been a better time to be in a community.
The first step in joining a Table is to attend an Entree event. This will give you a good feel for how the Table works, you’ll meet other interested men, and you’ll see if it’s a fit for you.
There is no obligation to join after attending an Entree. There are no ongoing fees to join a Table.
The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with twelve men who have met once a month for dinner ever since. Our vision is Healthy Men, Healthy Masculinities, Healthy Communities. We help men build meaningful male friendships and connection by creating safe places to share, overcoming the stigma that “men don’t talk”.
We are a national registered not for profit with a simple, local approach to community building. We have been commissioned twice by The National Mental Health Commission to undertake research into men’s wellbeing.
of men who attend a Men’s Table felt a stronger sense of community belonging
of men who attend a Men’s Table felt it was a safe place to share
of men who attend a Men’s Table reported a benefit to their mental health and wellbeing
The National Mental Health Commission encouraged us to do research on how the Tables work, and the benefits to men. The result of this work is our Model of Care report.
Men are thought to be reticent help-seekers who are reluctant to share personal thoughts and emotions, yet there is little understanding of how men really approach help-seeking.
The National Mental Health Commission encouraged us to do research on how the Tables work, and the benefits to men. The result of this work is our Model of Care report.
This report builds upon our previous evaluation projects about the positive impacts of The Men’s Table on the lives of men who sit at Tables, from the perspective of those close to them.
