The Top Blokes Foundation is an Australian-based non-government organisation that improves young men’s health outcomes by providing peer-led social education programs to young men and boys. Founded in 2006 by Melissa Abu-Gazaleh, the Top Blokes Foundation has worked with over 10,000 Australian young men to improve their overall well-being. 

 

The Top Blokes Foundation's mission is to foster the inclusion, build the resilience and ensure the well-being of Australian young males. 

 

The Top Blokes Foundation builds the skills and self-efficacy of participants through it focuses on strength-based, harm minimisation and innovative delivery methods to cut-through to young men. Engaging boys at critical points within their risk-taking prime stage provides windows of opportunities to alter any dangerous or regrettable decisions they may make. Their social education programs foster an affirmative platform for young males to employ positive decision-making skills, become positive role models to their peers and adopt healthier lifestyle choices while developing personal qualities of integrity, character, and respect for others.

 

Junior Top Blokes Mentoring Program

A 16-week boys mentoring program delivered by youth workers in schools for boys aged 14–17. This program was developed in 2013 to address the growing trend of negative risk taking and antisocial behaviours often associated with young men. Topics this program addresses include alcohol and other drugs, mental health, sexting, anger management and healthy relationships.