{"id":36,"date":"2024-06-24T08:13:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T08:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mensgatheringwa.org.au\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T00:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T00:32:05","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wamen.org.au\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is a Men\u2019s Gathering?<\/h3>

A Men\u2019s Gathering is a space for men to meet, laugh, learn and explore some of the issues affecting our lives. \u00a0It allows men to meet in a safe, confidential, and respectful way where we can share our story, reflect on life, have some fun, and better understand ourselves and our place in the world.<\/p>

2026 WA Men\u2019s Gathering\u00a0 –\u00a0Living In the Blinding Light<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Has there ever been so much going in the world as right now?<\/p>

The range of options and incredible opportunities seem endless. At the same time, the state of our planet and the way we treat each other can flatten even the most positive of people.<\/p>

How do we navigate this blinding light?<\/p>

Better still, how do we thrive. How do we support our families, find our voice and our place in this world. \u00a0How do we find that blinding light of the Self, just as it is, and can we then see a way forward to a better version of ourselves?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Come join us in October to explore what Living in The Blinding Light means for you and to share your journey with fellow travellers.<\/p>

We are eager to welcome all old and new men to attend this year’s 32nd Gathering, to rekindle old friendships and bonds or perhaps to find a new space in you, for deep connection, comradery, conversation and community.<\/p>

We hope to see you there!<\/p>

The gathering will be held at\u00a0Camp Kelly<\/a> located near Dwellingup over the weekend of 23 – 25 October 2026. This peaceful bush setting will provide a back-to-nature feel for the whole weekend.<\/p>

You can expect fire pits, workshops, great meals, group work, yoga, fun, ceremony, laughter, music, bushwalking, storytelling, and above all\u2026 mateship.<\/p>

The Gathering program starts on Friday afternoon (registration opening at 4pm) and finishes in the afternoon on the Sunday.\u00a0 You have the option of arriving on Friday afternoon to spend some extra time getting to know the other men participating, prior to the formal program starting.<\/p>

We are excited to announce that the 2026 program will be facilitated entirely by experienced local men and more details about who those men are and what they offer will be published on our social media channels in the coming months.<\/div><\/div>
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We are very grateful for the significant contribution Jordan Hackett made to the 2025 Gathering and we wish him well as he focusses on fathering and family for the time being.<\/div>
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West Australian Men’s Gathering Podcast<\/h4>

Want to know more about what the Gathering is? Jordan Hackett hosts an exclusive 5 part interview Podcast series with key contributors of the WA Men\u2019s Gathering, talking about their personal stories and what they are bringing to this year’s Gathering. You can check out the Podcast here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is provided at the Gathering?<\/h3>

Included in the price of your ticket is:<\/p>

  • accommodation \u2013 bunkhouse, swag and camping options are available,<\/li>
  • gourmet meals and refreshments are provided from Friday evening until the end of the program,<\/li>
  • all activities provided, and<\/li>
  • a Heart Circle on Saturday night.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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