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Elderman 2026:
Price range: $130.00 through $190.00
Elderman Gathering 2026
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You are invited to the second Victorian Elderman Gathering.
Our vision is a world where Elders and Eldering are valued as Guardians of what is important and sacred in life; where maturity is appreciated and celebrated; and where caring for our Family, Community & Country in older age is the natural way of ourselves and our culture.
Like life itself, we understand that Elderhood is not a place that we arrive at, it is not the peak of a mountain that we stand upon and gaze down on the rest of the world, it is a state of humility and emergence.
Intention
The intention of the Elderman Gathering is to create a space where we can celebrate eldering & support each other to boldly step beyond ourselves and embrace our roles as carers, guides & guardians of our Communities, Culture & Country.
Themes
Some of the themes we imagine arising at the Gathering include:
- What is it to be an elder?
- To whom am I eldering?
- What are the aspects and qualities eldership invites us to cultivate?
- What would a culture that celebrates eldership look like?
- How could a culture of eldering re-shape our world?
- How do we best guide those who come after us?
- How do we invite the role of mentoring across the life span?
- How can we best support a pathway into eldership for others?
- What help & support do we need on our journeys through leadership?
- What is our legacy & the space we want to leave behind for those who will follow us?
- What is most important in life & how do we both guard & share the sacred with others?
Format
The Elderman Gathering follows the same self-organising principles used at ‘Everyman’ Gatherings.
Every man brings food to contribute to communal cooking, and takes responsibility for collective cleaning.
While the organising circle will coordinate an Opening Ceremony, Heart Space & Closing Ceremony, the rest of the format will be organically self-organising within set time-slots & will include a mixture of workshops, discussions, sharing circles, group activities & more determined by those who attend with gifts & opportunities they would like to share in these spaces.
Logistics
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- Arrive from 5 pm onwards for dinner;
- Opening Ceremony at 8 pm, Friday 19th June;
- Closing Circle completed by 3 pm Sunday, 21st June;
- Accommodation
- shared rooms (BYO bedding) – camping also available;
- a limited number of single and single-ensuite rooms are available for men with specific medical needs. Please call Scott 07 3067 3449 Monday-Wednesday to book.
Preparation
In preparation for the event, we recommend contemplating the values, capacities and questions raised in the article “Towards Eldering”, written by Cash Ahenakew from the Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures Group of Canada.
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Richmond
T: 0409 357 964
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T: 0487 846 420
Frequently Asked Questions
Your discount code is used on the Registration & Payment Details page, which is the second page of the booking process. On the first page you select your ticket and click Add to Cart. Note that many discounts will only work on a particular ticket type. If you are unsure, check any instructions you have been given.
On the second page, look for the following text:
Click the light-blue text link "Click here to enter your code". A text entry box will be revealed where you can type the coupon code, and an "Apply" button which will calculate your new ticket price.
Optional Step: Returning customers can also "Click here to login" if you have created a username and password for our website. Logging in is an optional step when buying a ticket that can pre-fill some of your personal details on the registration form.
Click the light-blue text link "Click here to enter your code". A text entry box will be revealed where you can type the coupon code, and an "Apply" button which will calculate your new ticket price.
Optional Step: Returning customers can also "Click here to login" if you have created a username and password for our website. Logging in is an optional step when buying a ticket that can pre-fill some of your personal details on the registration form.We do not require you to be vaccinated for Covid19, however if you experience Covid19 symptoms or close, recent, contact with a known case you must not attend our Gathering. You will not need a medical certificate to obtain a refund. All cancellations relating to Covid19 will be refunded in full without question. We follow all health guidelines in force at the time of the Gathering.
Alcohol and any recreational drugs including cannabis are not permitted. You must leave these at home. We further encourage you to leave your mobile phone at home, or at least locked in your car for the weekend! There will be a designated area for tobacco smoking but we encourage you to cut back or go without for the weekend.
Mens Wellbeing Inc is a not-for-profit Association incorporated in Queensland. About Us
A men's gatherings is a place for men from every background, religious, political and sexual persuasion to meet in a spirit of honesty and trust and openness. We encourage men to feel free and be real with themselves and others in a supportive environment. Expect a warm welcome and plentiful conversation and laughter, with many opportunities to get to know yourself and others in a strongly grounded space of respect, growth and trust. We run workshops, exercise activities, and small conversation groups over the course of the weekend. We come together for healthy meals cooked by our experienced kitchen crew. All activities, food and accommodation are included in your single ticket price. Your weekend can be busy with workshops or quiet with relaxation. The choice is totally up to you.
Our standard cancellation policy is published at Terms and Conditions and has has been updated in light of Covid19.
Men’s Wellbeing welcomes men of all sexual orientations. Some members are gay, some are straight, some are bisexual. This is not a sexuality-focused program — it’s about men’s wellbeing, personal growth, and how we show up in our lives.
Sorry, no pets are allowed.
Mens Wellbeing has no religious affiliation or bias. All men are welcome regardless of religious belief, nationality or sexual orientation. Our core values are honesty, respect and authenticity. There is no getting it right or wrong in our programs.
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