Ben Gathercole, Benny Alexander, and Matt Breen: Part 2

What happens when we stop waiting for change — and start building it together?In Part 2 of our conversation with Menslink’s Ben Gathercole, we move from awareness to action: exploring what it actually takes to build a culture of care in schools, worksites, and communities.From mentoring young men to empowering tradies and apprentices, this episode focuses on the systems of support that can help turn tough conversations into everyday ones.Part 1 explored the origins, silence, and culture behind men’s mental health.Part 2 dives into what happens next — when we make connection part of the job description.How to make mental health a shared community responsibilityThe next evolution of Menslink’s mentoring and education programsWhy leadership — from foremen to principals — shapes mental wellbeingBuilding trust and belonging across worksites and schoolsWhat Canberra can teach the rest of Australia about community-led changeReferenced Organisations & StoriesMenslink – Mentoring & Education Programshttps://menslink.org.auI Got You – Leesa Mountford’s Initiativehttps://canberradaily.com.au/canberra...Healthy Tradie Project – Pip SeldonIf You Need SupportBeyond Blue – Workplace Mental Healthhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auLifeline Canberra – Local Support & Volunteeringhttps://www.lifelinecanberra.org.auMedicare Mental Health Centre Canberra – 1800 595 212Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | https://www.beyondblue.org.au