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Men's Mental Health
Following each competition we will donate 10% of registration fees to your nominated Men's Mental Health Charity.
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We effectively build and nurture grassroots communities within a fun, relaxed and accepting environment.
We expand and strengthen the quality of mateship between men from all walks of life through real, authentic and genuine connections.
Grab Life By The Balls creates a healthier and happier world of inspired, empowered and on-purpose men.
We are the Mateship Movement.
"Spoke to a Bloke started when our brother and mate sadly took his own life whilst going through some mental health issues. Unfortunately he felt he had no other option and much to our shock and disappointment, no one to talk to."
Mongrels Men Health and Wellbeing Limited (Mongrels Men) is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and is focused on the development and delivery of a range of non-clinical and prevention-focused mental health promotion and education programs.
Australian Statistics
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On average blokes account for 7 out of 9 suicides every single day in Australia*
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Suicide is the leading cause of death for males aged 15 – 44, that being 3 times higher than women*
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More than 25% of men will experience a diagnosed mental health illness or disorder in their lifetime
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1 in 5 men will experience anxiety*
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1 in 7 men will experience depression*
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75% of men do not get professional mental health support when they need it​
* Australian Bureau of Statistics 2025
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Does Exercise Help?
​Yes! Exercise has several benefits to help with mental health disorders;​​
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Feel relaxed and reduce muscular tension post exercise. When we exercise we increase our core temperature (become hot and sweaty), this increase in temperature effects specific regions of the brain, including our brainstem which can lead to an overall feeling of relaxation and reduce any tension our muscles may be holding.
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Increased release of endorphins. Endorphins are associated with positive mood and overall sense of wellbeing. Several studies have shown that endorphin levels increase following both single and multiple exercise sessions.
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Increased availability of important neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine). Bouts of exercise result in an increase in neurotransmitters in our blood. These same neurotransmitters are reduced with depression. Another mechanism in which bouts of exercise can undo some of the physiological changes that occur with mental health disorders.​​