Wed 2 Dec · 6pm
Mission Whitten Oval, Western Grounds (enter via Gate 2) · West Footscray
a candid forum on masculinity, care and belonging
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Real Talk. Real Strength. Real Change.
A forum for boys, men and father figures
Hobsons Bay City Council and the Preventing Violence Together Regional Partnership invites boys, men and father figures from across Melbourne's western region for a powerful conversation about masculinity, care, respect, wellbeing and belonging.
Hear from inspiring speakers, connect with others, and explore how boys and men can play a positive role in building respectful relationships, advancing gender equality, sharing care responsibilities, and creating safer, more connected communities.
Featured speakers
Why attend?
Whether you are a father, son, grandfather, carer, mentor, coach, teacher, employer or community leader, your influence matters.
This forum provides an opportunity to:
Getting there
Mission Whitten Oval, Western Grounds (enter via Gate 2), West Footscray
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When is Real Talk: A forum for boys, men and father figures?
Wed 2 Dec 2026, 6pm.
Where is it?
Mission Whitten Oval, Western Grounds (enter via Gate 2), West Footscray, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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