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Gathering Men

Locality: Shepherds Flat

Phone: +61 414 827 556

Address: tanderrum 181 Lithia Lane 3461 Shepherds Flat, VIC, Australia

Website: https://gatheringmen.org/

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25.01.2022 A very Happy New Year from us all at Gathering Men. This shot taken early in the New Year. Sunset on Jaara - Dja-Dja-Wurrung country. Looking north east from the edge of Lalgambook. Something quintessentially Australian about this scene isn’t there. The colours, rusty barbed wire fence and those hand cut fence posts. Surrounded by all that swaying golden grass. ... Yet a reminder that for many, life is not always colourful sunsets. We can all find ourselves feeling fenced in at times. Fenced in by the barriers that we construct. Within & without. Between where we are & where we’re headed. Who we’re told we are & who we feel we’re meant to be. Fence lines between us & them. Light. Shade. And sometimes Real darkness & despair. For some, these fences loom large. And at these times we can feel very alone. Despite the beauty of all that surrounds us. So, in 2021 we are doubling down. Committed to our journey. Doing our bit to help reimagine healthy masculinity. We will continue to provide healing spaces both On-Line & On-Country. Looking forward to having you with us in 2021. Summer & Autumn dates to be announced shortly. #gatheringmenaustralia #tanderrum #jaara #djadjawurrungcountry #oncountry #lalgambook #motherearth #fathersky #grandfathersun #grandmothermoon #culture #realmen #menswork #consciousmen #connection #peelbackthelayers #heartspace #safespace #gratitude #held #indigenouswisdom #authenticity #responsibility #honesty #courage #vulnerability #breathe #showup #leanin #listenwithintent

19.01.2022 gatheringmen.org How was Gathering Men Spring-summer 2020? One word. Exquisite. So moved by each and every one of these fellas. Heart, soul & love in abundance. Good, brave, authentic, open hearted men. Connecting in with honesty, integrity, love, vulnerability & courage. ... Make no mistake. Together we are smashing the stereotypes & reimagining healthy masculinity. Thank you one and all for saying ‘yes’. ‘tanderrum’ truly is a special place. Here on this sacred Jaara - Dja-Dja-Wurrung country. Here, on Larnebarramul. Cushioned safely by Lalgambook, Leanganuc, Tarrangower & Kooroocheang. We love this place. We care for this country. And in turn it cares for us. Such a blessing to connect to this land with this group of men. To allow spirit to hold & open us up. Old ceremony country gently awoken once again. To Uncle Rick Nelson for joining us and completing a promise made to his father Uncle Brien a decade ago. To my beautiful woman Myshell, Sonja & Uncle Phil for weaving your spirits in with mine to help bring Uncle Rick home on to his country with us. Our fire is your fire Uncle. To the ‘Strait’ man amongst us. Uncle Phil all the way from the Torres Strait for trusting us & leaning in with food, culture, love & laughter. Thank you Uncle. To Uncle Ted for all the love you always shine here and the love & wisdom you share. To our brother Will Austin @yarn.bark for your belief, love & fierce commitment to country, community & culture. To the wonderful women in our lives who chose once again to cook & nurture our men this gathering. Food cooked with so much love. Our love & thanks out to each of you. Myshell, Jacqueline, Gabi, Margaret & Angela. #gatheringmenaustralia #djadjawurrungcountry #oncountry #springflowers #covidsafe #grandfathersun #grandmothermoon #fathersky #motherearth #culture #realmen #menswork #consciousmen #connection #peelbackthelayers #heartspace #gratitude #held #shine #bright #indigenouselders #authenticity #responsibility #honesty #courage #vulnerability #breathe #showup #leanin #listenwithintent

19.01.2022 A precious moment in time. Brothers harmonising together in song. Live from the kitchen at tanderrum. 2021 Autumn Gathering Men. Such a privilege & an honour for us both. To be holding sacred space. For these 12 men. At this moment. Together once more. Back on Country. ‘I Will Hold You’ from Andrew McSweeney’s EP ‘Hiding In Plain Sight’ Launching 5-7pm, 2 May 2021 at the Drunken Poet. ... #gatheringmenaustralia #djadjawurrungcountry #oncountry #covidsafe #grandfathersun #grandmothermoon #fathersky #motherearth #culture #realmen #menswork #consciousmen #connection #peelbackthelayers #heartspace #gratitude #iwillholdyou #shine #bright #indigenouselders #authenticity #responsibility #honesty #courage #vulnerability #breathe #showup #leanin #listenwithintent

18.01.2022 For those of you that didn’t hear our very own Andrew McSweeney in conversation with Libbi Gorr last Sunday. The interview about Gathering Men begins at 44:09 in the program. Enjoy!

17.01.2022 Deep learning opportunities for open hearted men. Volunteer positions open to men 21 years & over. Come & work with us at Gathering Men Australia. Support the core team & the men that attend our Gatherings. In return, experience & learn about the journey of creating & holding a sacred men’s space of connection & authenticity. Naturally, as a volunteer, your entry to the Gathering is heavily subsidised, meals & accommodation included.... Note: Prior attendance (preferably multiple) at an On-Country Gathering Men event as a participant is a prerequisite for our volunteer positions

14.01.2022 These beautiful souls. One & all. The Men of Gathering Men - Autumn 2021. What an amazing group of guys. We are so moved by each and every one of you. Heart, courage, love & support in abundance. Good, brave, authentic, open hearted men. Connecting deeply with honesty, integrity & courage. Now that's healthy masculinity right there. Thank you. Deep thanks to this sacred land for holding us safely. For the blessing, support & wisdom we receive from our First Nations Uncles & B...rothers. To local caterers Dele who nurtured us all with local fresh produce cooked with love. To all the families & friends who supported their men to come along. Thank you. May you all receive our collective love rippling back in abundance. You might feel to let us know how it felt to receive your men back after their time with us. To any man reading this who feels compelled to join one of our Gatherings - reach out & get in touch. You will love it! Send us a message. Let’s talk. We're looking like running a second Autumn Gathering in mid May 2021 if we have enough interest. Let us know if you're keen & we’ll make it happen! Love from the Community of Gathering Men #gatheringmenaustralia #healthymasculinity #djadjawurrungcountry #oncountry #covidsafe #grandfathersun #grandmothermoon #fathersky #motherearth #culture #realmen #menswork #consciousmen #connection #peelbackthelayers #heartspace #gratitude #held #shine #bright #indigenouselders #authenticity #responsibility #honesty #courage #vulnerability #breathe #showup #leanin #listenwithintent

12.01.2022 Guys enjoy your weekend! For those men who feel to gather & connect in On-Line circle this side of Xmas. This will be your final chance. This coming Tuesday night 15/12 @ 7pm. Hit up the event link below & grab a ticket by donation.

10.01.2022 Deep learning opportunities for good, heart felt men. Volunteering open to all men 21 years & over. Come & work with us at Gathering Men Australia. Support the core team & the men that attend our Gatherings. In return, experience & learn about the journey of creating & holding a sacred men’s space of connection & authenticity. Naturally, as a volunteer, your entry to the Gathering is heavily subsidised, meals & accommodation are included. Prior attendance at a Gathering Men gathering as a participant is a prerequisite for our volunteer positions

08.01.2022 This moment. Taken last night from the edge of Lalgambook on a setting sun. Gazing west through golden grasses out over Larnebarramul. Out across this sacred Jaara Dja-Dja-Wurrung country. Thankful for all that was in 2020. A year that will never be forgotten. For so many reasons. ... We are full of gratitude that we managed to gather out here together once again on country just a little over 3 weeks ago. We the Gathering Men team would like to thank you for all your support. As we reimagine healthy masculinity together. We’re looking forward to journeying with you in the year to come. On-Country Gatherings scheduled for March & April. Alongside On-Line Gatherings recommencing in the new year. Dates to be announced soon. #gatheringmenaustralia #tanderrum #jaara #sacredland #ceremonycountry #djadjawurrungcountry #gunungaragundidj #lalgambook #larnebarramul #indigenouselders #firstnations #grandmothermoon #realmen #menswork #consciousmen #connection #peelbackthelayers #heartspace #fathersky #motherearth #gratitude #authenticity #responsibility #honesty #courage #vulnerability #breathe #showup #leanin #listenwithintent

02.01.2022 So shameful. Strength to you Aunty Lidia Thorpe. May you continue to walk tall & proud. May you continue to bravely call it out. Even if you cannot walk safely through the halls of your own national parliament. What a disgrace. #whenwillsheberight #callitout #shameful #westandwithyou... #gatheringmenaustralia #firstnations See more