April 15, 2025
by Kim Trengove
Males within the Hood is a brand new WA-based initiative designed to help males’s psychological, emotional, and bodily well-being by means of a sequence of structured group periods and workshops.
Developed in partnership by Justin Lewis (founding father of MenTALL) and Victoria Park Neighborhood Centre, this system responds to rising recognition of the pressures males face in balancing work, relationships, and private well being.
This system goals to offer a secure and supportive area the place males can join with others, develop sensible life abilities, and be taught methods to handle stress and enhance their total well-being.
Justin, a Males’s Work Facilitator & Coach, says the initiative has three fundamental targets:
- To enhance members’ basic well-being.
- To boost communication and relationship abilities.
- To scale back stress and enhance emotional resilience.
These targets are addressed by means of a mixture of peer-led discussions, skill-building workshops, and structured studying experiences.
Format and Construction
This system runs over eight months and consists of 9 periods held on the Victoria Park Neighborhood Centre. Classes are open to males of all ages and backgrounds. Whereas members are inspired to attend all 9 periods, there may be flexibility for many who choose to attend particular periods based mostly on curiosity or availability.
This system is split into three forms of experiences:
- Life Abilities Classes: These concentrate on hands-on studying to develop on a regular basis abilities and construct confidence in sensible areas.
- Males’s Circles: Facilitated group discussions that encourage open, respectful dialogue amongst members. These periods present area for males to share experiences and supply mutual help.
- Nicely-being Workshops: These interactive periods specializing in psychological, emotional, and bodily self-care.
Program Schedule
All periods are held at Victoria Park Neighborhood Centre, with the next dates confirmed:
- Could 3 – Program Launch & Beginning the Journey | 1–4 PM
- Could 31 – Males’s Circle: Sharing and Connection | 1–3 PM
- June 28 – The Deep Dive: Exploring Males’s Work | 1–4 PM
- July 26 – Cooking Class: Fundamentals for Blokes! | 1–3 PM
- Aug 23 – Males’s Circle: Sharing and Connection | 1–3 PM
- Sept 20 – Self-Care & Behavior Creation | 1–4 PM
- Oct 18 – Breathwork & Mindfulness | 1–4 PM
- Nov 15 – Males’s Circle: Sharing and Connection | 1–3 PM
- Dec 13 – Emotional Literacy & Program Shut | 1–4 PM
Classes are free or low-cost, and registration is required. This system is designed to be accessible and inclusive, with an emphasis on making a respectful atmosphere the place males really feel comfy collaborating.
