A men’s circle aims to create an environment of trust and support in which men can share their stories, learn to identify and communicate their feelings, take ownership of them and grow as men within our community. Meetings can be anything from very intense, to very social and many men find them an important contribution to their lives. Some groups are always open to newcomers, whereas others have open sessions, where new men may attend and potentially join. Regardless, they aim to be inviting and supportive for new and experienced men alike.

The groups that are listed below are independently organised and conducted. Any requests for more information must be directed to the particular group identified in the listing.

If you belong to a men’s group not listed here and would like your information to be on the website, please contact us.

A typical men’s group operating framework: https://kindredbrothers.wordpress.com/group/meeting-formatguidelines-principles/

 

 

Howrah Men’s Circle

(Open Group)

Where: Howrah

Meets: 7:00pm- 9:00pm, every second Tuesday

 Suitable for all levels of experience.

Contact: Paul Davis

0459 489 722

Hobart Men’s Circle

Where: Sandy Bay

Meets: 6:30pm – 8:30pm, every second Tuesday

For men with experience in men’s work who want to share at a deep level and process their thoughts and feelings.

Currently open for new men

Contact: Alex McCarthur 0467 907 172

Simon Marshall 0409 519 790

Dodges Ferry Men’s Circle

Where: Red Ochre Beach, Dodges Ferry

Meets: 7pm every second Monday

Currently open to expressions of interest

Contact: Alex 0466 993 486

OM:NI

Older Men : New Ideas

Where: Bahai Centre, 1 Liverpool Street, Hobart

Meets:  Alternate Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00 noon

We welcome men of 50 years and above. 

Contact: Alan 0411 038 717

alanraby@westnet.com.au

Tasmanian Aboriginal Corp

Where: Cygnet

Catchment area: Kingston to South Port

For community members that identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

For more information ring 03 6295 1125 

Launceston Men’s Community

Where: Ida Birchell Room Uniting Church Launceston

Meets: Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm

New men always welcome.

https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/launceston-mens-community/

Contact: Lawrence

  0475 934 907

greattempleroad@gmail.com

Meander River Online

Men’s Group

Where: Online – Zoom

Meets: Wednesdays at 6.30 pm

Starts with one or two rounds of check-ins and sharings then moves onto an exercise. Usually 7 or 8 people present, who are mostly experienced in men’s group work.

Contact: Paddy Murray.  0427 837 830

padriacmurray@gmail.com

Kingston Beach Swim Group

AKA “Manphibians”

Where: Kingston Beach

Meets: 07:45am - 09:00am every Saturday

Join us every Saturday morning for a breathwork and/or casual swim at Kingston Beach. We meet opposite the toilet block at the middle of the beach.

There is a guided WimHof style breath session followed by a swim, some men just hang out in the water together.

After the swim, we go for coffee, usually at Boho Cafe in Kingston Beach. Come for the whole session, just a swim or just a coffee & a chat. No commitment necessary. Come every week or every now and then.

Call Michael on 0437 117 851 just to confirm there have been no changes prior to coming along for the first time and to get clear about exactly where to meet up.

Old Farm Road Group

Where: Hobart various homes

Meets: weekly

New men can come along to test the waters for three evenings and we’ll see how it goes from there.

Contact: David 0412 767 546

 
 

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Dodges Ferry Swim Group

(Open Group)

Where: Carlton Beach

Meets: 7:30am -8:20am, every Saturday

A group of men from the Southern Beaches area meet starting with a 15 -20 minute Wim Hof breath session, and followed by a swim for 10-15 minutes. The crew then enjoys coffee or hot chocolate at Park Cafe, in Dodges Ferry, usually around 8.20 am. Anyone is welcome to join us unannounced at any of these activities.

There is no facilitator or leader for these sessions. All participants take responsibility for their own safety and wellbeing.

Contact: Jonathon Bedloe

jbedloe@gmail.com / 0429 581 095

 

Peninsula Men’s Group

(Open Group & Closed Group)

Where: Nubeena Community Centre

Meets: Fortnightly, Thursdays at 5.45pm for a 6.00 pm start

Two men’s groups meet on alternate weeks, one open and the other ‘closed’

New men welcome.

Contact: Mick Earle

mickearle@gmail.com / 0410 697 323

Men’s Walk and Talk group at Kingston Beach

(open group)

What: Two 30-minute walks. Come for one or both. Both walks will start and end at the same place.

When: Wednesday nights. 6pm for the first walk and 6:30pm for the second.

Where: Meet on the concrete path opposite the public toilet/shower/surf lifesaving club shed at the middle of Kingston Beach.

Why: A chance to get some relatively gentle exercise (walking) and meet some other local men. Build your social network and get some exercise at the same time. Make more friends.

Who is it for? Any man aged 18 and older who is capable of walking at an average pace for a minimum of 30 minutes. Especially for men who would like to increase their social network. Meet some other good blokes.

Got questions? Email tasmenwalkandtalk.kingstonbeach@gmail.com

Call or text Michael on 0437 117 851 or Ross on 0408 709 286