knowledge hub

how to show up

Whether you’re looking to better support the boys and young men in your life, start more meaningful conversations, or deepen your understanding of the pressures shaping masculinity today, this knowledge hub brings together practical fact sheets, trusted research and expert-led tools in one place. Start with the Ask A Mate guides, then explore deeper evidence, campaigns and studies to help you show up with confidence, care and clarity.

Practical fact sheets to support conversations, awareness and early intervention

Why now?

A snapshot of the research, urgency and why visible role modelling matters.

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Bringing good chat to young guys

Bringing good chat to young guys
Simple prompts and approaches that make conversations feel easier and more natural.

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Meeting young guys where they’re at

Practical ways to build trust through shared interests, curiosity and everyday moments.

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What young guys want to know

What young guys want to know
Real questions young men are already asking about consent, relationships and masculinity.

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Go deeper with trusted research

Jesuit Social Services

The Adolescent Man Box Research Project READ MORE

ANROWS

An Introductory Guide to the Manosphere and the Impacts for Young People, Teachers and Schools READ MORE
The National Community Attitudes towards Violence Against Women Survey, Findings for Young Australians READ MORE

Our Watch—The Line

The Line Comfort Zone Campaign Research Summary READ MORE
Talking To Boys About Being 'A Man' READ MORE
Talking To Young People About Taking Action Against Violence READ MORE
Talking About Consent And Sex Education For Young People READ MORE
Talking to Boys: Learning About Consent & Respect READ MORE
Watching Pornography for Education - The Risks READ MORE
When To Talk To Your Kids About Sex & Pornography READ MORE
Helping Parents Prepare For The Porn Talk READ MORE
How To Talk To Kids About Porn As A Parent READ MORE
Key Messages for a Healthy Sex Education READ MORE

Ipsos—Global Research / Ipsos Generations Report 2026

Gen Z: key takeaways, data, and strategic insights READ MORE
Gen Z men and women most divided on gender equality, global study shows READ MORE

Professor Michael Flood—QUT

Theorising male engagement: domain, action, scale, goals, and time READ MORE
Ask a Mate: a new app for boys and young men READ MORE
Diverting boys and men from the manosphere: Resources READ MORE

The Australian Institute of Family Studies

Ten to Men—The Australian Longitudinal Study of Men’s Health
Ten to Men Insights #3 Report: Chapter 1 The use of intimate partner violence among Australian men READ MORE

The Australian Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

Men and boys snapshot: engaging with men and boys to end domestic, family and sexual violence READ MORE
The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission–Yearly Report to Parliament August 2024 READ MORE

Free webinar

Now more than ever, boys and young men need positive, grounded male role models around them. This free webinar brings together leading voices working with young men across sport, education, advocacy and violence prevention to explore what young men need right now, why male role modelling matters, and how men in the community can show up in more effective ways.

During the session, the panel will discuss:

what young men are needing right now and the challenges they are facing

  • why it matters for men in the community to show up
  • practical ways to meet young men where they’re at
  • how to handle difficult or sensitive situations
  • what gives us hope, and the role we can all play

Featured speakers:

  • Harris Andrews — Brisbane Lions co-captain, Beyond DV and Ask A Mate ambassador
  • Daniel Principe — youth advocate working with parents, schools and communities across Australia
  • Ben Vasilou — CEO, The Man Cave
  • Luke Ablett — Director of Strategic Engagement, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission
  • Ramone Close — entrepreneur, former international Indigenous football player, member of the National Indigenous Advisory Council, Football Australia
  • MC: Tarang Chawla — DFV prevention advocate, lawyer and former Multicultural Commissioner of Victoria

If you’re a father, uncle, grandfather, coach, employer, educator or youth worker, or simply someone who wants to show up well for the young men in your life, this is a conversation worth joining.

Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026

Time: 7.00pm–8.30pm AEST

Location: Online

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How are you showing up

Download this self-reflection tool to consider who the young men in your life are, how you support them now, and what more you could do.

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