A Simple Conversation
Could Save Someone’s Life
#LetsTalk About Man Anchor
We understand the power of a simple conversation and want to empower individuals with the tools needed to reach their local communities.
Meaning Of Anchor
“A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation.”
Understanding Mental Health
Around one in five Australians will experience mental health difficulties at some stage of their lives. So there’s a good chance that you or someone you know will need help one day. The first step in helping someone through difficult times is to have a basic understanding the underlying causes of mental heath issues and what you can do to support them and keep them safe.
Our #letstalk workshops, mental health first aid courses and education programs are designed to engage, encourage people to kick start conversations about well being and in particular mental health.
Workshops & Courses
Man Anchor runs regular mental health educational programs designed to engage, educate, empower the community with the tools kick-start positive conversations around Mental Health and the ability to support a friend, family member or colleague if face with a mental health crisis.
Get Involved
Man Anchor run a community based Ambassador program. The role of a #letstalk ambassador is to kick start positive conversation around mental health within your local community. Why not join us and help someone in need?
Latest Man Anchor News
Mates 4 Mental Health
On Saturday we had the pleasure of being invited to facilitate our Communication With Care program for @mates4mentalhealth a wonderful group of humans and now great friends supporting the wellbeing of the Shire. A big thank you to @kellie_582 and the boys for the...
Bondi to Barrenjoey Walk
108.1 km309 flights of stairs2098m altitude gain23 hours, 19 minutes and 26 seconds1 Bondi to Barrenjoey Walk! What a weekend it was!! When I decided to try to achieve this walk as my next charity fundraising event last year, I didn’t know if I was going to be able to...
We Need Your Help!!
Man Anchor is participating in the 2020 Lifeline Classic supporting the fantastic work that Lifelife does supporting our community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The event is a surfing tag team event built on raising awareness around mental health and...
Man Anchor Goes to School
Last week Man Anchor had the privilege of working with the year 11 students transitioning to year 12 at Knox Grammar School. Over two days we unpacked Mental Health with the 360 students.Together we discussed what positive and negative mental health looks like, we...
Seeking Support
As we continue to navigate the ever-changing world of COVID and while the uncertainty around the economic fallout grows, it’s understandable that many Australians are living with heightened levels of stress, distress and anxiety which ultimately have a negative effect...
Health is Health
As a community we look to farewell what has been a year that we will never forget, and as we try to reflect on the positives and negatives of the pandemic it’s easy for us to head straight to the financial and social impact. For some in the community the pandemic...
New Blended Online Course
October is Mental Health Month and what better way to recognise it than becoming a Mental Health First Aider. Mental Health First Aid gives the participants the tools to identify and then support a friend or family member if becoming unwell or in crisis. The program...
Waves of Wellness
This October Man Anchor and I will be partnering and supporting the unbelievable work that Waves of Wellness Foundation does within coastal communities supporting positive mental health with surf therapy. During the month of October I will be aiming to surf everyday...
Become a Mental Health First-Aider
October is Mental Health Month and what better way to recognise it than becoming a Mental Health First Aider.Mental Health First Aid gives the participants the tools to identify and then support a friend or family member if becoming unwell or in crisis.The program is...
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