For Fathers,
Sons & Mates
Supporting Men. Encouraging Action.
This Is Where The Conversation Begins
There is a certain expectation placed on men. To hold steady and carry what needs to be carried without drawing attention to it. For a long time, that has been seen as strength.
But the reality is more complex.
More men than ever are facing pressures that can feel constant. Work, finances, relationships, identity. It can be a lot to carry and too often those struggles go unspoken and unsupported.
- Last year, more than
- 300,000
- Australians reached out to Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service
- Over the past 3 years
we’ve raised - $150,000
- So that when men call for support, someone picks up.
The Numbers That Demand Action
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15–44 years
Beyond Blue makes support accessible and immediate. A 24/7 service that is there when people need it. Not as a last resort, but as somewhere to turn before things reach that point.
Our partnership is built on the belief that support should be available before a crisis. That reaching out shouldn't feel difficult, and that no one should have to work through life's challenges on their own.
Because sometimes a conversation is all it takes to help someone feel heard, understood and supported.
- 43% of Australian men
- will experience anxiety or depression at some stage in their lives
- 26% of men
- admit to delaying seeing their GP for help when they needed it
- 7 out of 9
- people who die from suicide in Australia each day are men
- 5% of new fathers
- develop postnatal depression in the year after having a baby
This Is Why We Started The Blue Shirt Initiative
$10 from the purchase of each blue shirt goes directly to Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service
Supporting Beyond Blue means helping ensure that support is there when someone decides to reach out.
Their impact extends well beyond a single call. They provide practical support to individuals and families, while helping create a culture where mental health can be discussed more openly and without judgement.
That's why this partnership matters. Because access to support can change the course of someone's day, and sometimes much more than that.
It’s a commitment to Australian men.
This Isn’t About
Grand Gestures
It’s About The People Closest To Us
Fathers, sons and mates who carry more than they show. The people around us aren't always as okay as they seem.
Often, those doing it toughest are the least likely to put their hand up and ask for help.
Beyond Blue exists for those moments, offering support when it's needed and making sure no one has to navigate it alone.
If you're going through a hard time right now, the Beyond Blue Support Service is free and available 24/7.
- Call
- 1300 224 636
- Visit
- beyondblue.org.au