Tough Guy Book Club grows to 195 chapters to fight male loneliness

Shay Leighton started the Tough Guy Book Club after his own isolation in 2012, now boasting 195 chapters worldwide with a core rule: no talking about work.

Why it mattersMen now have a structured way to build genuine friendships and tackle the isolation that affects about 18 per cent of adult men.

AustraliaThe Illawarra-born initiative has grown to 195 chapters worldwide, offering Australian men and men globally a proven model for combating loneliness.

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Hamish O'Callaghan's mother speaks out on grief and unseen pain

Hamish O'Callaghan died by suicide at 17 in 2021; his mother shares his story for R U OK? Day.

Why it mattersA parent's account of hidden pain and unanswered grief may help other families and friends recognize warning signs before it is too late.