RISE UP

Today was a special day in so many ways. Every RISE UP is special in its own right, always for different reasons.

Today we honour and celebrate our beautiful brother Greg Mant, who sadly passed away just over a week ago.

Greg was an integral part of our community. He was our brother and our friend. He was a massive advocate for mental health, he spread the word far and wide. He was a unique man like nobody else, there’ll only ever be one Greg. He had a huge heart and an inappropriate sense of humour that could soften and lighten the mood in any situation.

Today was for you Greg. Thank you for coming into our lives and our community. We are truly blessed to have known you. We remember you, we honour you, we celebrate you. We miss you. We love you 💙🕊️

As is the cycle of life, we welcomed a bunch of new men into our community today who chose growth and connection as they stepped outside their comfort zones for change.

And perhaps that’s what made today feel even more special. We remembered a brother and friend who made a lasting impact, while welcoming others who took their first steps towards change.

The work continues. The conversations continue. The connection continues.

And in a massive way, Greg’s legacy continues too. We will make sure of it!

TOGETHER WE RISE 🦅

2 years of RiseUp.🥳

Two years ago, this started with a simple idea.

To create a space where everyday men could come together, be real, have honest conversations, and know they didn't have to do life alone.

Since then, we've witnessed men walk through the doors carrying stress, grief, anger, self doubt, heartbreak, uncertainty, and the weight of life.

We've watched men find their voice.
Build genuine friendships.
Challenge themselves.
Support one another.
And continue showing up long after the workshop ends.

What we're most proud of isn't the number of workshops we've run or the number of men who've attended.

It's the community that's been built along the way.

The messages.The check-ins.The friendships.The support.The brotherhood.

What started as a workshop has become something much bigger than either of us imagined.

To every man who has trusted us, shared his story, supported another brother, or walked through those doors over the last two years...

Thank you.
This community exists because of you.

What an honour and privilege it is to do this work alongside so many incredible men.

Here's to the next chapter.

Big love 💙
Dave & Brett

June is Men’s Mental Health Month, a reminder that many men are carrying battles nobody else can see.

Not every battle is visible.

Sometimes the men who seem okay are carrying more than anyone realises.

They keep showing up.

They keep providing.

They keep pushing through.

They keep making jokes.

They keep saying “I’m fine.”

They keep putting on a brave face.

And because they appear strong, they’re often the last ones people think to check on.

Change can start with one conversation.

Maybe it’s time for a different conversation.

Check in on your mates, your partner, your dad, your son, your brother, your uncle, or any man in your life.

You don’t need all the answers. Sometimes simply asking how they’re really doing can make all the difference.

For the men looking for a different kind of conversation, that’s exactly why we created RISE UP.

Because sometimes the conversation you’ve been needing is the one you’ve never had.

And if that conversation starts with us, we’d be honoured to have it.

A lot of men spend years trying to outrun what they’re carrying.

By staying busy.

Working harder.

Distracting themselves.

Numbing themselves.

Telling themselves they’re fine.

Chasing temporary relief.

All while trying to hold it together.

Until one day they realise:

Wherever they go, it comes with them.

A lot of men know something needs to change.

They just don’t know where to start.

That’s why we created RISEUP.

For the men ready to stop running.