We help men get out of their heads and into their hearts.
To be more respectful of each other and to take ownership of their own behaviours.
To live and speak from their hearts.
Men with heart
Celebrating Men –
Their Images & Stories
for more info on what’s on and how to book click here
October 8 – 14
Waterside Pavilion, Mawson Place, Hobart
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A great article on the ABC website
www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-23/jess-hill-domestic-violence-cruel-twist-abusive-men/11188842
Why do men abuse women? The answer's simpler than you think
We keep asking, 'Why doesn't she just leave?' But for Jess Hill, who spent four years investigating domestic violence, the more confounding question is, 'Why does he stay?'The ad makes him worse..furious that women are getting the attention and he's ignored.. the home is the only place they have safe control, where they can be king of the castle??
Some much to unpack with this one, adds to the conversation
For those that asked, and those that might be interested - here is a link to the recording of Paul Hoelen's ABC Interview yesterday with Leon Compton on the Morning show about the Men with Heart Project...
www.dropbox.com/…/ABC%20Radio%20Hobart%20-%20Leon%2…
Its' an insightful and passionate 10 min listen and might shed a little more light on why it was chosen, out of all the great work being done, for the Mens Health Award in Tasmania for 2019 🙂
Thank you Leon and the ABC for you continued support and interest in the great mens work being carried out in Tasmania by so many!
The exhibition is up at the Queen Victoria Museum and Arts Gallery in Inveresk, Launceston, until August 25th. See if you can get yourself up there, as its well worth some time to enjoy and reflect upon what we'd all like to stand for as men in todays time...
Enjoy the day!
Kim Trengove
Paul Hoelen, the photographer from the Men with Heart Exhibition, will be talking on the ABC morning show today at 930 am with Leon Compton about healthy masculinity, Tasmen and the Men with Heart project.
Feel free to tune in on 936 or stream it on ABC Radio Hobart!
Some absolutely wonderful news to announce today!!!
Tasmen’s ‘Men with Heart’ exhibition has won the National Men’s Health Award in Tasmania for 2019!
Judged according to the key criteria that they provide the most impactful male-friendly service to enhance the lives of men and boys, by a national panel, the exhibition was shortlisted to a finals group of 4 programs, and also then put to a public vote.
We are very proud to receive this award from the Australian Mens Health Forum and to stand amongst such wonderful people and programs doing terrific work for men’s health and well-being in Tasmania.
A big thank you to all the men in particular who have offered so much of their time and heart bringing this exhibition to life and travelling it around Tasmania. Paddy Murray, Gordon Roberts, Anthony Burrows, Alan Raby, and of course Paul Hoelen
The exhibition is a great testament to this wonderful community of Men who have found the courage to share their deeper and more intimate world in order to spark hope and a positive shift in the way men are seen in their capacity to love, heal, be accountable and grow...
Well done everyone!!!
Congratulations! Brilliant news
Congrats that's great news.
Congratulations guys, well deserved
I'm so thrilled for you congratulations to everyone involved
Wonderful news and so deserved!
Congratulations. This is fabulous news.
Congratulations, well deserved
Wow ! Congratulations guys 😛👍🍺
Very well deserved. Congratulations to all involved 🏆
Congrats - that's great to hear
Awesome effort!
So well deserved!!
So well deserved.
Love to have it in Sydney as well thanks for all the support with the Sydney National Men’s Gathering which was a huge success last weekend in the blue Mountains
Bloody awesome fellas!! Can’t wait to bring the exhibition to S.A!!
Great news. Well deserved for bringing continuous, genuine positive change in the world. You guys are a major source of inspiration. Looking forward to partnering with you guys to expand the legacy in South Oz!
Congratulations 😊🎉
What great recognition for the astounding contribution you are making to men's wellbeing ♥️
Congratulations
Wow! This is so wonderful!
Now you will have to force women to join?
Just great 👍
Healthy Masculinity circle happened, yesterday. Nine women and 9 men turned up to sit in circle and share. The topic Healthy Masculinity informed the discussion but it was really a deeply general sharing. Most wished to continue the sharing via more circles. We will keep you posted when and when and where that will happen and will invite you to participate.
This circle was a wonderful, rich and amazingly real sharing. I feel very fortunate to have experienced it.
This was truly one of the most awe inspiring and healing moments I have ever experienced. I am still processing and honestly forever grateful. ❤️❤️❤️
I too had the honour of participating in this circle. I'm still digesting it all really, but it really was an incredible experience. Thanks to all that attended and participated. I really hope that we can find a way to continue this conversation.
I had the privilege to be in this circle, and quite simply it was just in incredible experience... the depth, honesty, healing moments and insights from everyone’s sharing was just profound! Thank you so much for facilitating this and blessings for its continuance!!!
So significant that we are ready to do this thing.. let's talk.. 💓💓💓
Thanks Tasmen - you guys are doing awesome work!
Great outcome going forward ❤️🙏
Awesome!!!
What an experience! So very needed, healing and deeply appreciated. Please - Let's keep the conversation flowing 🙏
Healthy Masculinity? we asked Chuck a Tasmen guy what he thought it was. His reply below: -
As a bloke, I can do the active, busy, forceful, responsible and strong stuff. I am trying really hard to add more of the relaxed, emotionally intelligent, receptive, caring and available stuff.
Come along to our circle on Sat June 8. We would love to have more women come. You dont have to speak just to be there, to hold the space and listen would be great help. Its been mostly women who have been commenting and responding to our posts. Ring Paddy 0427837830 for any questions or to let us know that you will becoming.
Looking forward to it, I'll be there for sure! And gidday there Chuck - miss you brother!
Big Chuck!! Big heart!
Denise Wesley
Where and when is the circle being held please?
Good morning everyone!
As you might well know, The Men With Heart Exhibition has been nominated for a Community Award in Tasmania, which is awesome news, and midnight today (June 2) is the last chance to vote for it!
To sum up the exhibition:
"In a time where much of the world’s media is choosing to focus on the darker side of what men are capable and the resultant fear and mistrust this can emulate - it’s super refreshing and important to balance this with positivity, inspiration and hopefulness for the great things men are capable of too..."
Here is a link to the voting page 🙂
www.amhf.org.au/men_s_health_awards_tas_voting_card_2019?fbclid=IwAR3NxpX-VfsjW1_vASge0uOIKG0zBOW...
So if you feel moved to support it this way, now is your chance!
Super duper appreciate everyone's positivity and good will towards this project, so good to get this message out there...!
Feel free to pass this on in your channels 🙂
Visited the community gallery on Friday to view this exhibition...loved it...thank you for sharing
AWESOME WORK MEN !!! MEN'S SUPPORT GROUP A GREAT INITIVE TAKEN INTO ACTION TWO THUMBS UP !!!
Voted x
Chris and I will be speaking at the Men With Heart exhibition at Queen Victoria Museum in Launceston next Sunday the 9th of June from 11am to 11.45 about how young people's rites of passage into adulthood fit into mother's and father's lives and mesh with our many variations of family life. We intend to have a fruitful discussion.
If you would like more information (or to book a similar information session for your community or organisation) see our website:
communityritesofpassagecrop.com
“Thank you for sharing your stories. It has been an honour to have spent the weekend with you as a group of strong and sensitive men. You all brought a wonderful mix of qualities to the weekend. As a mother I would feel very comfortable to have any of my boys come through your program. Thank you all again. In gratitude.”
Bron, a mother participating in one of our programs.
See you up there gentlemen!!!
The Men With Heart Exhibition has been shortlisted for a Health Award (see below) . If we are to win this award we need community votes. The Committee for the Men With Heart Exhibition would appreciate your support by voting for the Exhibition. The link to vote is below. We only have to the 2nd of June to vote.
www.amhf.org.au/men_s_health_awards_tas_voting_card_2019
what an honour to be recognised and included with such great initiatives for men's health. All the nominees are really worth and do great work, you all should get health awards - because it's not a competition and every bit builds to better connections. Just reading through the information about nominees was inspirational
Voted😊
Voted
This is a deeply moving photo.
Voted ❤
what a heart felt hug
Done
Paul Hoelen Invites you to listen and ask questions. Paul is the award-winning photographer whose work is exhibited in our very successful, Men With Heart Exhibition, now in Launceston. He is giving an artist talks on Saturday, June the 8th and Sunday the 9th starting 10.00 am
Paul has photographed Tasmanian Men's Gatherings over the past 17 years but his intent was not for the purpose of capturing a photo essay. Paul attended the gatherings for the same reason everyone else there does: to learn to be a better man. To build friendships find support and for his own personal growth. While doing his own personal work Paul snapped what he was seeing because, well, that's what photographers do.
He is now a lauded photographer, frequently popping up on judging panels for national and international competitions. His numerous accolades include being awarded the Australian Institute of Professional Photography Tasmanian Professional Photographer of the Year three times, Tasmanian Landscape Photographer of the Year six times, and Overseas Photographer of the Year twice.
As well, there will be men, live, straight from the photos telling their own stories of being at Tasmen Gatherings.
Looking forward to sharing the journey this project has been for me and the privilege of being part of the voice of these great men!
Love your work Paul , your Photography is of Outstanding Quality . YOU DESERVE GREATER RECOGNITION !!!
Thanks
Handsome Photo of you Paul x
Sam Parker FYI
