BLOKES Vision

The vision of BLOKES New Hope Brisbane is to provide Educational, Mentoring, and Counselling Services for the men of Brisbane.

All people carry around baggage (unresolved emotional issues or “rubbish”) that can become debilitating to oneself or to relationships – and a threat to normal expectations of life. None of us are comfortable with the idea of disclosing or bringing up these issues (unpacking one’s suitcase of baggage).

As men we can perceive our insecurities and problems as intensely personal and unique beyond remedy. As a result of this perceived twisted view, lots of men live with the results of their failures for their entire lives, only apparent to others through recognisable unusual behaviours that are seen to outsiders as peculiar and difficult to understand. 

To sum up our vision:

• A group of men committed to the survival of authentic manhood in the context of todays cultures and society values;
• Are primarly concerned with the individual Aussie male, and his understanding of biblical manhood as the pathway to solving life's problems;
• Blokes presents authentic manhood from a biblical perspective, and is convinced that significant life change occurs when men understand and apply these concepts.

Bachelor of Adult Education and Training - QUT Kelvin Grove Brisbane
Diploma of Counselling - Aust Institute of Professional Couselling
Advanced Major in: Relationship Counselling, Conflict Resolution
Telephone Crisis Counselling - Life Line Brisbane
Human Behaviour Management - Life Integration Programmes

BLOKES Courses

• Valiant Man
  
  In this course, the focus is in developing and maintaining a healthy sexuality as it is every man’s battle. Valiant Man is about male sexual discipleship. Part of the goal of this course is understanding who we are as men; understand why we feel the way we do, understand how man’s sex drive actually works, understand what it is that can twist it out of shape, and understand the frailties and limitations of our humanity and not push ourselves beyond that. During the course, you will have a vision of what it means to be a man who knows how to:
  
  • Carry responsabilities;
  • Be brave and stand up for those we love;
  • Be a man who knows how to see the face of God; and also
  • Be a man who can face up to his own weaknesses and recognise his own humanity.

• The Quest For Authentic Manhood - Mates And Mentors
  
  The Quest for Authentic Manhood sets out to answer some questions that are universal to men.
  
  What makes a man a man? A real man? How does one become a man? Is there a moment when it happens? What is it that holds men back from their true masculine destiny? How should authentic manhood express itself today?
  
  This journey is not for the faint of heart. It’s a steep climb at times. You will need discipline and teammates in the process. It will be challenging, soul-searching, and eye-opening. But by the end – as so many have experienced before you – you too will find a clearer, richer and nobler masculinity for yourself.

• Band Of Brothers - Wild At Heart Course
  
  Every man was once a boy. And every little boy has dreams, big dreams: dreams of being the hero, of beating the bad guys, of doing daring feats and rescuing the damsel in distress.
  
  But what happens to those dreams when we grow up? Walk into most churches, have a look around, and ask yourself: what is a Christian man? Without listening to what is said, look at what you find there. Most Christian men are... bored.
  
  This course invites men to rediscover their masculine heart, defined in the image of a passionate God.

BLOKES Outdoor Activities

Resources

Blokes’ Support Groups

Blokes’ Affiliations 

MTM - Men Transforming Man Suite 5a, 1 Swann Road Taringa Q. 4068 PH: (07) 38768710