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Welcome to The Centre for Men and Families

Honest Converstaion for Aussie Men

Jul 29, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

The Quiet Epidemic Hitting Australian Men

This isn’t about mental illness. It’s about what comes before it.

Jan 15 • The Centre for Men & Families

Suicide, Silence, and the Inner Child: One Man’s Reflection

On Loneliness, Legacy, and Listening to the Boy Within

Dec 10, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

How to Stay Wise and Curious as You Age

The Surprising Science Behind Lifelong Learning and Inner Growth

Dec 2, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

The Hidden Power of Heartbreak: How Pain Can Become Purpose

How Grief, Trauma, and Failure Can Lead to Creative Change

Nov 26, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

Most Popular

The First Time My Grandad Cried

Oct 22, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

The Hidden Power of Heartbreak: How Pain Can Become Purpose

Nov 26, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

The Four Stages of Fatherhood: From Commander to Consultant

Aug 7, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

“I’m Fine” and Other Lies We Tell When We’re Not Coping

Nov 9, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

When What You Say Isn’t What They Hear

How unspoken feelings shape our relationships — and what to do about it.

Nov 19, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

“I’m Fine” and Other Lies We Tell When We’re Not Coping

An Honest Look at Burnout, Boundaries & Compassion Fatigue

Nov 9, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

Not All Wins Are Worth It: A Lesson Every Man Needs to Learn the Hard Way

Exploring the Link Between External Validation and Internal Disconnection

Nov 2, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

The First Time My Grandad Cried

A lifetime of learned manliness dissolved in the understanding of grace

Oct 22, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

The Day My Son Didn’t Come Home With Me

A Reflection on Fatherhood, Identity, and the Thresholds of Change

Oct 13, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

What a Boy on a Mountain Taught Me About Wonder, Death, and God

The Prophet in the Puffer Jacket

Sep 29, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

Growing Older Without Becoming Bitter

From Ego to Essence: A Midlife Reckoning with Meaning and Maturity

Sep 17, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

I Thought I Was Mature… Then I Lost at Settlers of Catan

How Small Failures Can Lead to Real Growth

Sep 12, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

What Should a Dad Do When His Daughter Gets Her First Period?

Tips, Tools, and Lessons from a Dad Who Got It (Mostly) Right

Sep 4, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

I Got Injured Playing Trombone. It Taught Me Something About Pain.

What Scars Reveal About Healing, Attachment, and the Long Game of Becoming Whole

Aug 28, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

Beyond Exhaustion: Understanding and Conquering Burnout in Men

A Roadmap for Men’s Mental Health

Aug 17, 2025 • The Centre for Men & Families

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