Expressions of interest have opened to create a social group for men under 30 who live in the Altona Meadows, Seabrook and Point Cook areas.
Brandon Hayes, one of the co-founders of the idea, said the vision stemmed from the death of several young men who lived nearby and the general state of men’s mental health.
“With all the tragedies we have had so close to home, we decided it would be a good time to try and give younger guys a bit of a space to connect,” Mr Hayes said.
“In this climate it can be super tricky navigating life, so what we have in mind is just a group that can meet first of all and plan activities as they go.
“What we need is to just see if other blokes in the area are keen to do something similar.”
Mr Hayes said what is missing for a lot of men when they leave high school is genuine face-to-face time with mates.
“Messaging people on your phone or playing video games is one thing, but it doesn’t really replace quality time with friends,“ he said.
“In times like this, I think it is way better to keep regular in-person contact and not neglect those important connections.”
He said anyone keen on joining up will have the floor to share their ideas.
“The group will hopefully be whatever we make of it.
“Could be a weekly walk and talk, catching up for a meal or even going on short trips to interesting places– plenty of directions it could go.”
If interested, email brandonnhayes@gmail.com
