YOUNG MEN'S HEALTH FORUM //
SYDNEY 2020
OUR EVENT //
The forum aims to encourage young males to re-evaluate their perspectives on the pivotal issues concerning young men’s health and provide them with the tools to enhance decision-making. The forum uses a combination of keynote speakers and small group discussions to help young men have a conversation about a range of important issues concerning their wellbeing.
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The forum utilises expert speakers to inform, engage and influence students on pivotal issues concerning young men’s health. These issues can include mental health, body image, violence, healthy relationships, drugs, resilience and leadership. Some of our past speakers have included Father Chris Riley, Peter Overton, Phil Gould, Peter Fitzsimons, Dr. Scott Griffiths and The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian.
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Following each speaker, small group sessions will be used to reinforce key principles, stimulate discussion between students and provide students with the practical tools to deal with these issues. Students will be individually assigned to a group at the forum, and each group will consist of students from different schools.
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VIDEO TESTIMONIALS //
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WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS //
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RACHAEL ROSEBERG // Teacher
Canley Vale High School 'This is a priceless opportunity for young men - the keynote speakers coupled with the small group sessions act as a nice balance providing the students with valuable information' |
MICHAEL PAPADAKIS // Year 10 Advisor
Rose Bay Secondary College 'This forum was simply outstanding! The topics were significant. The speeches were passionate. The structure was excellent. The venue was excellent. The impression on the audience will be profound' |
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KATIE MEALE // Teacher
St. Pius X College 'The topics were well selected for the audience. Speakers were engaging, each giving a powerful message to Year 10 males regarding the choices they make and the consequences, both short and term, for their actions. A genuine heartfelt message' |
THOMAS FREELAND // Teacher
De La Salle Ashfield 'Very informative and moving day, that all the boys will take something away from. It tells the boys that there is always help out there for them and that all they need to do is to have a conversation about speak about their issues' |
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KIARA WILSON // Teacher
Killarney Heights High School 'I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the variety of speakers. It was great they had a different story and background. The day was extremely well organised . The students were able to sit and listen to wonderful real life stories, but then have regular discussions breaks with people they didn't know. An amazing opportunity for our young men' |
SCOTT LEBENS // Year 10 Advisor Assistant
Kingswood High School 'Brilliant forum, the boys were completely engaged and really connected to the messages and issues being addressed. This should be a compulsory event for all schools, like cross roads, as it is incredibly relevant and important that young men discuss mental health, healthy relationships, body image and other issues addressed' |
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JAMES ARONIS // Teacher
St Andrews College Marayong 'Very impressed with how the day ran , the relevance of the topics and how engaging the talks / speakers were. Amazed with the way the students were engaged and their involvement throughout the day' |
SAM WHITE // Teacher
Knox Grammar School 'Thoroughly enjoyed it. I believe that the forum will have a profound impact on the young men that attended. The sharing of experiences is a very powerful tool and this will have captured their attention the most' |
