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Home » Looking For A Real Conversation?

Looking For A Real Conversation?

May 7, 2026 by Roxane Manley

Are you tired of the usual blokey banter? Hungry for real connect­ed conversation with trustworthy men? The Men’s Table is a safe place to share and be heard in a confidential and non-judgemental environment, creating a greater sense of belonging, camaraderie and connection.

The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with twelve men who have met once a month for dinner ever since. Our vision is healthy men, healthy masculinities, healthy communities. We help men build meaningful male friendships and connection by creating safe places to share, overcoming the stigma that “men don’t talk”.It’s healthy to show emotion and share feelings, yet for many men in their relationships with other blokes, the talk is mostly about ‘footy and sh*t’. There has never been a better time to be in a community. 84% of men who attend a Men’s Table felt a stronger sense of community belonging, 95% of men who attend a Men’s Table felt it was a safe place to share and 80% of men who attend a Men’s Table reported a benefit to their mental health and wellbeing.

There is an upcoming Men’s Table event being run at the Van­denberg Hotel on Tuesday 12 May, arrive at 6:30pm for a 7pm start and the event will run till 9pm. Cost of your ticket covers your meal for the night.

If you want to attend or find out more, just visit themenstable.org or email hello@themenstable.org or for phone enquiries call Al Stratton 0401 863 367 or 1800 636 782.

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