About this Event
Enjoy a premium dinner and drinks package, an engaging panel discussion featuring leading advocates for men's health and wellbeing, live entertainment, auctions, raffles and fundraising activities, all aimed at supporting organisations working on the front line of men's health and suicide prevention.
Hosted by Hon Sarah Game MLC, and Special Guest: Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia.
The Premier will join guests to acknowledge the importance of men's health and wellbeing and to present fundraising proceeds to the beneficiary organisations supported through the event.
The evening will feature Derrick McManus as MC and panel facilitator, alongside a panel including:
Wayne Holdsworth is the founder of SmackTalk, a suicide prevention charity established in memory of his son Mac. Since founding the organisation in 2024, Wayne has become a nationally recognised advocate for men's mental health, youth wellbeing, online safety and suicide prevention. A 2025 Victorian Australian of the Year Nominee, Wayne has shared his story with tens of thousands of Australians, using lived experience to educate communities and save lives.
David Maywald is Chair of the International Council for Men and Boys and an Executive Leader for International Men's Day. A governance specialist, author and advocate for men and boys, David has spent more than 30 years serving community and not-for-profit organisations while promoting stronger families, healthier relationships and improved wellbeing outcomes for men and boys.
Mark Aiston is a veteran broadcaster, journalist and mental health advocate with more than 40 years' experience in Australian television and radio. Drawing on both an accomplished media career and lived experience, Mark speaks passionately about mental health, resilience, recovery and the importance of meaningful human connection.
John Platten - Brownlow Medallist, four-time AFL premiership player and Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee will also be joining us. John now uses his profile to promote resilience, wellbeing and awareness of the long-term impacts of concussion on mental health.
Dave Stockbridge is our (former National Champion) Auctioneer for the night.
Proudly supporting:
Rise, a mental health program delivered by Master Builders SA and funded by the State Government through the Office for Small and Family Business.
Fat Farmers, a grassroots rural health and suicide prevention initiative helping men build stronger connections and healthier lives.
The evening will also include a live fundraising auction and opportunities to connect with business, community and parliamentary leaders committed to improving outcomes for South Australian men and boys.
Together, we can turn awareness into action and help save lives.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Drive Adelaide, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, Australia
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