Beyond The Banter

06/09/2026

TODAY’S NOT JUST ABOUT SOCKS, UN**ES & BREAKFAST IN BED.

For some blokes, Father’s Day is bloody brilliant.

For others, it’s complicated.

Maybe you’re missing your old man.
Missing your kids.
Remembering a little one who should be here.
Trying to become a dad.
Doing the dad thing on your own.
Or just carrying something nobody else knows about.

And sometimes the bloke having the hardest day is still the one cracking jokes at the BBQ.

So amongst all the Father’s Day banter...

GOT 8 M8?

Check in on your mates.
And if you’re the one doing it tough, you don't have to wait for someone else to ask.

29/08/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER!

A massive congratulations to Christina Voetterl, winner of our $1,800 Gold Coast ALL Adventure Package with winning ticket #31! 🏝️🎢

Not a bad return on a $5 raffle ticket…

We’ll email Christina tomorrow to grab any details we need, with prize documentation then sent by registered post.

Thanks to everyone who backed the raffle and, more importantly, backed Beyond The Banter. Every ticket helps us keep blokes connecting, talking and looking out for their mates.

Got 8 M8?

29/08/2026

🛠️ WINNER #2!

Congratulations to Helaman Samuela, who has scored the $100 Bunnings Gift Card with winning ticket #129!

That’s a few snags, power tools… or approximately 14 things you didn’t know you needed until you walked into Bunnings. 😂

We’ll be in touch by email tomorrow for any details we need, with the prize sent by registered post.

Thanks for getting behind Beyond The Banter and helping us keep the conversation going.

Got 8 M8?

29/08/2026

🎉 AND OUR THIRD WINNER…

Congratulations to Kate Merchant, winner of the $50 Bunnings Gift Card with ticket #166!

A little Bunnings spending money is never a bad thing. 🛠️

Kate, keep an eye on your inbox tomorrow. We’ll email you for any details required and send the prize by registered post.

And a huge thanks to everyone who bought a ticket and supported Beyond The Banter. The prizes are the fun bit. Your support for men’s mental health, connection and mateship is what it’s really about.

Got 8 M8?

28/08/2026

Raffle Tickets & Bunnings BBQ

Legends we are in sunny QLD - Pimpama Bunnings!

Come down and say gday.

We also have a great raffle happening today. Tickets will drawn at 4pm.

Check out www.beyondthebanter.org to purchase tickets.

💙💙💙

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

Banter Bench This Friday

In person or join virtually.

No pressure. Real Conversations

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mens-peer-support-group-sydney-banter-bench-tickets-1995265726499?aff=ebdsshios

18/08/2026

Got 8, M8?

Banter Bench is our monthly space for blokes to connect, have a yarn and check in. No pressure. Just real conversation.

👥 In person: Western Sydney
💻 Virtual: via Teams

Come along, bring a mate or join from wherever you are.

Free. Reserve your spot 👇

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mens-peer-support-group-sydney-banter-bench-tickets-1995265726499

13/08/2026

It really is.

Remember, your path is unique.

Someone else being further ahead doesn’t mean you’re behind. You don’t know where they started, what they’ve been through, or what they’re carrying.

Comparison has a nasty habit of making us overlook our own progress.

Run your own race. Celebrate your mates when they’re doing well. And don’t use their success as a reason to beat yourself up.

Your path. Your pace.