MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER | THE GLASSHOUSE MELBOURNE
Mate to Mate:
Emerging Leaders Day
Designed for Year 11 male students, this one‑day event immerses young men in positive messaging from respected male role models.
Through keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive activities, and real conversations, students will explore what it means to lead with integrity, build strong mental health and contribute to respectful relationships.
This is a free, high‑impact event created to support young men as they enter their senior year. It aims to equip them with the confidence, knowledge and inspiration to shape their futures.
Mate to mate: emerging leaders day 2026
Empowering Young Men to Lead With Respect
WHO:
Year 11 male students
WHY:
To immerse young men in positive messaging from esteemed male role models
COST:
Free
WHAT TO WEAR:
School uniform
WHAT TO BRING:
Morning tea & lunch (a small onsite menu maybe available for purchase)
Mobile phone for interactive activities
LIMITED NUMBERS:
Tickets capped at 15 students and 2 teachers per school
WHERE:
The Glasshouse, Olympic Park Oval, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne
TIME:
9.00am – 2.30pm
Keynote Speeches
Hear from influential male leaders across sport, academia, and community advocacy.
Panel Discussions & Audience Q&As
Rngage in dynamic panel discussions, breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops designed to spark fresh thinking and meaningful partnershipseal conversations on the topics young men told us matter most:
- Inspiring Leadership
- Strong Mental Health
- Respectful Relationships
PLUS
Information stalls, interactive activities, and giveaways throughout the day.
MATES
Speakers
Hear from our mates - high‑profile, respected role models who young men want to hear from. More to be added soon!
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Tarang Chawla
Co-Founder, Not One More Niki
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Daniel Principe
Younder, It's Cool to Crouth Advocate
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Jack Davis
Founder, It's Cool to Cry
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Professor Michael Flood
Queensland University of Technology
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Chief Justice Will Alstergren
Federal Family Circuit Court of Australia
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Darcy Moore
AFL Captain, Collingwood Magpies
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Dee Salmin
Producer/Presenter, Triple J + Author
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Steve Moxon
Founder, Geelong Boxing Club + Former Two-Time World Kickboxing Champion
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Luke Ablett
Director, Domestic Family & Sexual Violence Commission +
Former AFL Player, Sydney Swans
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Ged Franzmann
Researcher, The Man Cave
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Hayden Sumner
Ultra-Endurance Athlete,
Project Australia
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Bailey Carter
Those Carter Boys "Australia's Biggest Fans" Content Creators
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Beyond DV's
Ask a Mate App
Ask A Mate is an initiative by Beyond DV, an Australian charity dedicated to building a future free from domestic violence.
Founded in 2017 by educator Carolyn Robinson, Beyond DV creates interactive tools that help young people understand healthy relationships and recognise harmful behaviours.
The Ask A Mate app was developed specifically for young men aged 13–18.
In 2024, Carolyn worked closely with diverse high schools to gather hundreds of real questions from young men - and the names of the male role models they most wanted to hear from. Partnering with Professor Michael Flood (QUT), the Brisbane Lions Football Club, and Moonward Apps, Ask A Mate delivers evidence‑based guidance on relationships, gender, consent, mental health and leadership through voices young men trust.