Why would I want to go to a meeting with a bunch of strangers?
Because we get it!!!
You can be supported by people with similar lived experiences who understand and empathise.
Why is it Men only?
Let’s not underestimate that men react, behave and analyse situations differently to women.
Men are great at wearing that ‘Man Mask’. Give yourself the ability to take that mask off for a while.
Of the survivors that gave evidence at the Royal commission, 64.3% were male and 35.7% female.
If you are a female survivor, please contact us so we can put you in touch with suitable means of support.
Every person’s story is different and how childhood trauma affects each of us is different also.
But there are many common threads that link survivors.
Many survivors that attend our support group comment that they have finally found people that get IT!
Being a male adult survivor of childhood trauma is unique. The impacts can be lifelong.
Many of our survivors felt they were struggling alone for so long and no one understood their daily battles until they came to the support group.
It’s free! Just come along and support each other.
There is absolutely no obligation for any other commitment.
We are simply a group of men with similar lived experiences.
More good reasons to come along to our support group meetings
- Survivors can find information about their condition and to learn strategies to manage it.
- Feel connected and to gain a sense of belonging.
- Reinforce that your reactions and experiences are normal.
- Provides a forum for shared experiences and the freedom to speak freely in a safe and confidential setting.
- Enables opportunities to learn from others and gain support, encouragement and hope.
- Obtain referral information about practical support available form government and non-government agencies and programs.
Meetings are often held monthly both in person and online.
The meetings are run by trained Peer support facilitators.
Our Support Group meetings are not the same as group therapy by a registered therapist and not intended to replace regular therapy.
Please note that you will need an invite to join the online meeting.
So, send us a request through the ‘contact us’ page.
Check out the calendar for
upcoming meetings and events.
Code of conduct during support groups
- Confidentiality is essential. What is heard in the group must stay in the group. However, if you disclose your intent to harm yourself or others, then the appropriate medical staff will be notified to ensure professional help.
- Offer respect to all opinions, even if you do not agree.
- Be open minded, we are all here to help and support one another.
- Be aware you may have emotional triggers during discussions. Please speak up if this is the case at the time. Trained Peer Supporters are available if you need to chat one on one.
- Provide everyone with an opportunity to talk. So please limit your time sharing to 5 minutes and refrain from side conversations while someone is talking.
- All group members are to contribute to a safe and comfortable environment. This is a safe place for all of us.
- Please do not talk about specifics of the abuse. This is best to disclose to your mental health practitioner. Feel free to discuss how the abuse has impacted on you if you feel comfortable.
