No. We provide therapeutic, trauma-informed support—not crisis mental health or medical interventions.

The Men Spirit is ideal for adult men (18+) who are seeking emotional support, personal growth, or recovery from life challenges. These may include:

• Grief and loss

• Trauma (developmental or event-based)

• Emotional suppression or "shutdown"

• Low self-worth or chronic inner criticism

• Depression, anxiety, or burnout

• Addictive behaviors (mild to moderate)

• Disconnection from self, others, or purpose

We are not a crisis service or a clinical therapy provider. Clients must be emotionally and psychologically stable enough to engage in group or coaching-based settings.

If the client is experiencing active suicidal ideation, recent hospitalization for mental health, significant self-harm risk, or current involvement in legal/family violence proceedings, we recommend referring them to a clinical mental health service or crisis provider first.

That said, we welcome future referrals once the client is stabilized. We're happy to collaborate with you on timing or readiness.

Yes. Informed consent is essential. You may obtain this via a signed consent form (our downloadable PDF) or documented verbal consent. We cannot engage with any referred person without confirmation that they:

• Are aware of the referral

• Know what The Men Spirit offers

• Consent to being contacted by us

• Understand how their data will be used

Our referral form includes a consent checkbox for your convenience.

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and, for NDIS participants, the NDIS Code of Conduct. All information is:

• Collected with consent

• Stored securely in encrypted systems

• Only shared with the client’s permission, unless legally required

• Handled exclusively by authorized personnel

We are also happy to provide our full Privacy Policy upon request.

Yes. We accept referrals for NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants. Our programs align with psychosocial recovery and community participation goals.

Please include relevant plan details or support coordination info in your referral.

• Referral Received – We review the form and consent details.

• Risk & Suitability Screen – We assess emotional readiness and safety.

• Client Contacted – We reach out within 2–3 business days to schedule an intro call.

• Intro Call & Service Matching – We clarify goals and match them to the right service.

• Follow-up – With client consent, we keep you updated on progress or transitions.

Absolutely—with the client’s ongoing consent. Many referrers stay involved by:

• Receiving progress updates

• Being invited to collaborative check-ins

• Sharing insights to support continuity of care

Our goal is to complement—not replace—your existing support.

No. We do not provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, or prescriptions.
We offer coaching, trauma-informed facilitation, and emotional wellbeing programs that are holistic and experiential in nature.

We often work alongside GPs, psychologists, social workers, and case managers as part of a broader support network.

Some of our services are funded (e.g., through NDIS or pilot programs). Others are fee-for-service, with sliding scale options or payment plans. Most of our community programs are free.

We discuss this transparently with each client during intake and never turn someone away based on financial hardship alone.