Mens Wellbeing flagship program is Common Ground
Common Ground is a 9-week facilitated course that offers a powerful way for men to explore in a group setting, their challenges and have the conversations that they need to have – in a supported and non-judgemental way.
There are profound benefits when men have the space and time to discuss the things that matter to them, with other men.
Common Ground groups provide a safe, non-confronting atmosphere that supports your personal growth and raises awareness. Common Ground offers an opportunity for men to gain new perspectives on issues and on life, with other caring and informed men.
When our programs are in early planning they will appear in the table below with venue and start date marked ‘TBA’. Remember, you can always use the ‘Enquire Now’ button to register your interest for a location. We will contact you as soon as venue and date are finalised!
Your Common Ground Facilitators
Common Ground Facilitators are men from our community with extensive experience in men’s work.
All Common Ground Facilitators have all attended Common Ground program themselves, so they know what it’s like to be in the program.
Usually a Common Ground program has up to twelve participants and three facilitators. Each facilitator has received training and bring their own unique experience to support the men.
Typically a Common Ground group will explore topics such as relationships, sexuality, masculinity, fathering and more.
Common Ground runs for nine evenings – lasts a lifetime!
What Men Say
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Warren, MitcheltonI completed a Common Ground course in 2006 and through this I discovered that I was not alone, that fallibility is OK and that we all have more in common than we can possibly imagine.
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Mark, WakerleyBeing from the country and now living in the city I found things quite different (and difficult) at times. Common Ground has helped me understand myself and taught me to be much more open, a great experience and highly recommendable.
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Oliver, FairfieldI did not show up to Common Ground broken in crisis or stuck, I came to make connections with like minded men. I have a simple formula: before CG and my involvement with Mens Welbeing my funeral would of been a sad affair with very few attending, now I’m certain there will be many men there celebrating our achievements together and honouring my passing.
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Nathan, Melbourne
The Common Ground program changed my life, it helped me become the man I am today.
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David, Wynnum
I'd lost my purpose. Common Ground gave me a way to find it and a group of friends to support me.
Benefits of our Common Ground program.
Emotional regulation and stress management
Respectful relating and healthy fathering
Overcome isolation and build connection
Honest conversations and accountabililty
Your Investment
The Free Info Session is of course FREE.
If you decide to join the group, your deposit is just $50. This $50 secures your place in the Common Ground Course and can be paid at the Free Info Session or online here.
The balance of the course fee is due in week four. Your balance is self-assessed using a sliding scale; meaning those of us who earn more – pay more, and those of us who earn less – pay less.
This allows us to always provide a man a place on the program, even if he is in very difficult financial circumstances. And by the way, we don’t ask you to tell us your income. That is private to you, the sliding scale works on trust.
You know what your household income (after tax) amounts to, so we ask you to contribute according to the table below.
Note that even men on low incomes are asked to invest something, to make their contribution and their commitment.
Household Income
| Per-week After Tax | Sign-on Fee | Week 4 Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $550 | $50 | $40 | $90 |
| $551 to 850 | $50 | $190 | $240 |
| $851 to $1400 | $50 | $410 | $460 |
| Over $1400 | $50 | $640 | $690 |
Coming Common Ground Programs
If our programs are still in planning, the Info Session and Program Start may be shown as TBA.
Remember that you can always register your interest using Enquire Now for a particular program. We will contact you when the date and venue are confirmed!
Frequently Asked Questions
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