Lion's Den Australia
Lion’s Den is a community-based, non-profit, non-commercial organisation that is accessible to all men. Our primary activity is the provision of a safe and friendly environment where men can gather, talk and learn, to promote a fulfilling and healthy life which impacts positively on self and others.
GATHER
In an increasingly digital and isolated world, Lion’s Den brings men together to foster:
- friendship, mateship and fellowship
- camaraderie
- sharing
- talking
- access to health information pertinent to men
- learning new skills and hobbies for enjoyment
TALK
It is often said that men don’t talk face to face, but rather, shoulder to shoulder. Men need opportunities to:
- let off steam
- discover that they are not alone in dealing with life’s challenges
- laugh
- disengage from their responsibility for others and focus on oneself
- listen to and be supportive of others
LEARN
Provide male-centred information, programs and services:
- Vocation-based courses to improve knowledge and skills relevant to the workplace
- Life skills courses to improve knowledge and skills relevant to day-to- day activities such as information technology and budgeting
A focus on preventive health for males:
- Improving health literacy through greater education about the importance of prevention, early detection and accessing health care services
- Promoting male-focused community health services and interventions
- Recognise that prevention goes beyond individual responsibility to the creation of healthy environments and communities
- Empower and support men to optimise their own and each other’s health and wellbeing across all stages of their lives
- Address the stigma associated with the men’s physical and mental health
- Address structural and systemic barriers to good health
We Need Your Help
To bring our vision to life and make a lasting impact on men's lives, we need your support. We have identified potential sites and now require $1.5 million in funding to purchase and fit out a dedicated space for our men's health programs and learning activities. This funding will enable us to provide vital men's health programs, courses, and resources to the community.
We are reaching out to you, our generous community members, to contribute to this cause. Every donation counts and is tax deductible, making it an excellent opportunity to support Lion's Den while taking advantage of the end-of-financial- year benefits.