Man Up is a three-part documentary series and social awareness campaign funded by Movember and hosted by Triple M radio personality Gus Worland. It aims to get to the bottom of the male suicide crisis, effect real social change and hopefully even save lives.
If you think a friend or family member is going through a tough time, or if you need support yourself, check out these services.
Phone 1300 78 9978
A professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men
beyondblue provides information and support so that everyone in Australia can achieve their best possible mental health
Phone 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is Australia’s national 24/7 telephone and online counselling and support service for young people aged between 5 and 25 years
Whatever’s going on, ReachOut.com has info, forums and online tools that can help
Information, resources and services for mental health for young people aged 12-25
The Black Dog Institute provides clinical information, support and free online mental health programs for all Australians
Phone 1800 18 7263
SANE Australia is as national mental health charity working to provide better support and stronger connections to people affected by complex mental illness
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
Phone 1800 011 046
The VVCS provides 24/7 free and confidential, nation-wide counselling and support for war and service-related mental health conditions, as well as relationship and family counselling.
Watch Man Up
Suicide is the #1 killer of Aussie men under 45. Triple M's Gus Worland is on a mission to find out why.
Watch episode 1
Gus travels Australia in search of solutions and discovers some organisations that give him hope.
Watch episode 2
Gus creates a campaign to show suicide is not a solution. And he’s singing his message for all to hear.
Watch episode 3Blokelore
Boys to Men
Most people would agree they want to raise their kids into happy, well-adjusted young adults. So why are we still teaching our young boys to emulate an outdated version of masculinity that has contributed to a men’s mental health crisis in this country?
Men Love Bush
I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains. But, like all things, sometimes the bush doesn’t fully love blokes back.
How Big Is Your Organ
Cock-sure men the world over have been assuming they know what women find attractive for years. But, as the plot of every rom-com ever will tell you, men have been mostly cocking it up this whole time.
The Mate Test
MAAAATE! It’s our national bloke greeting, offered with a smile and an outstretched paw at pubs, bbq’s and man gatherings all over Oz. Most people agree mateship is at the core of what it means to be Australian.
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The Producers of Man Up (the ABC TV series and associated campaign) would like to thank ManUp! Australia (a prostate cancer not-for-profit organisation) for their permission to use the title 'Man Up' in the documentary series and campaign.
