The Future of Men’s Mental Health: Voices of Tomorrow

Breakout Session 1
Pillar 3: Strengthen and diversify the representation of men and boys’ voices across the sector

Presented By:

Jarrod Kayler-Thomson – Chief Executive Officer, Growth Hunting Company

 

About:

In this powerful and thought-provoking panel, Growth Hunting Company founder Jarrod Kayler-Thomson facilitates a candid and hopeful conversations with young men , together, they’ll explore:

  • How attitudes toward men’s mental health are shifting among the next generation
  • The barriers young men still face in seeking help and speaking up
  • What mental wellbeing support should look like in schools and communities
  • How culture, sport, technology, and education play roles in shaping healthy futures
  • Their vision for a Western Australia where men feel safe, supported, and empowered to talk about mental health

About the Presenter: 

Jarrod is a passionate educator, former professional AFL footballer, and also the founder of the Growth Hunting Company – a movement dedicated to helping young boys become good men through engaging workshops

With a background as a high school teacher and now school principal, Jarrod blends personal and professional experience into a unique educating experience, for young men, where he focuses on developing positive traits and values in participants