STORIES
Matt Levett
"It seems to be a gradual process of becoming more aware
of myself and my relationship to the world."
Tom Burlinson
"I'd say consider seeking advice from not only trusted
friends and family, but also qualified professionals."
Barry Conrad
"I realised although I thought I was being strong, I
was only isolating and robbing myself."
Alfie Arcuri
"Anxiety is something that has followed me for most of
my life and in many shapes and forms."
Jake Speer
"Sometimes it's good to know you're not broken,
you're just human and you're not alone."
Rai Thistlethwayte
"I've been on both sides of the conversation multiple times. Talking to someone in this way will help you no end."
Jack Thompson
"It is difficult for a lot of men to come to grips with
their need to share their problems with others."
Ben Quilty
"Making compassionate men is a fundamental piece
of the success of the human puzzle."
Rheed McCracken
"I struggled a lot with my mental health as a
young kid coming onto the Paralympic scene at 15
with no idea how to manage my emotions."
Darren McMullen
"You never know what's around the corner.
Things can change for the better in a second."
Akira Isogawa
"I like to listen, just listen, not much else.
Just being friends keeps us going."
Steve Pennells
"In public, I was achieving the highest accolades
possible but in private I was struggling."
Joel Jackson
"To listen is to be brave.
Listening will save a life."
Tom Derickx
"Being vulnerable in front of my team mates and
coaches was the best thing I ever did."
Palassi Kailis
"I make sure that even if we have nothing to talk about, we're at least in contact."
Neil Perry
"Let's make sure we look after each other,
as you can be sure we all need help sometimes."
Jimmy Barnes
"We all need each other. Reach out and
talk to someone before it goes too far."
Barry Otto
"It is a life of extreme highs and lows,
and many long flat lines in between."
Robbie Fox
"I’ve found that speaking out helps me
get outside my own head..."
Jordan Dawson
"How are you meant to be there for others if
you don’t take care of yourself first?"
Callum Sinclair
"If someone is struggling, just ask,
listen and be empathetic."
John Longmire
"Opening up is like lifting weights mentally,
it will make you stronger."
David Wenham
"Depression is the pits. Literally!"
Jordan & Zac Stenmark
"We all have someone in our close circle who
struggles with their mental health."
Cody Simpson
"My mind can be a faithful servant or an
agonising master, depending on the day."
Richard & Christian Wilkins
"Because love is the
only certainty in life."
Josh Heuston
"You're left with extreme highs
and even more extreme lows."
Ryan Channing
"Your path for truth discovery
falls onto how you make of it."
Ljubo Milicevic
"Life is all about human connection."
Tim Draxal
"You don’t need to have
all the answers yourself."
Nick de la Hoyde
"Music is my therapy for anxiety
and depression."
Alex Cubis
"Perfection isn’t sustainable,
nor is it the source of happiness."
Osher Günsberg
"There is more compassion
around us than we realise."
Travis Collins
"There is more compassion
around us than we realise."
Lincoln Lewis
"We only have one life
and we're all in this together."
Alex Greenwich
"It is so important to look out for
and after those who are suffering."
David Berry
"Life’s burdens are to be shared.
Share them and things get better."
Matt & Dan Price
"I wanted to call Matt to tell him I needed help, that I was broken and
struggling to survive…"
Dan Macpherson
"You dont have to suffer in silence.
You dont have to suffer alone."
Rodger Corser
"We are all imperfectly human."
Marcus Galloway
"Awareness is more than just being familiar
with the term or label ‘mental health’."
Human Nature
"Admitting that “she’s not quite alright mate”
really seems to be something so many
Aussie guys struggle with."
David Campbell
"Anxiety is not a thing that ever really truly
goes away for people who suffer from it."
Guy Sebastian
"Mental health is not just the big stuff
but the everyday problems."
More stories soon…
To hear and be heard
This project came to fruition after my personal experiences last year of learning about the loss of a couple of men within my wider social circle to suicide. Men that on the outside seemed completely OK. At the same time I was also dealing with my own increase in anxiety and bouts of depression. Upon seeking help I came to realise that I have been trying to deal with these issues for many years on my own. Soldiering on like I was taught to do, telling myself ‘you’ll be right‘. Fortunately it got to a point where I recognised that , I’m not alright . I am grateful for being encouraged to seek advice and help. It has been incredibly helpful learning certain techniques and new practices such as meditation and has made a huge impact on myself and my mindset.
Through all of this I quickly came to realise, even though I thought I was a pretty open person, I actually wasn’t. I couldn’t talk and I certainly wasn’t listening. As a result of my experience I have become passionate about getting the message out there – To Hear and be Heard. To help encourage other men to talk but also to listen to each other as I have come to realise we ALL have issues that need to be lightened.
The simple aim of the 2020 MEN-tality project is to bring together male Australian celebrities and personalities from industries such as sport, music, film and television and the creative arts and for them to share an experience that they may have dealt with themselves or in supporting a mate. To destigmatise the notion that it is un-manly to open up and show vulnerability. I want their stories and words of encouragement to encourage other men to do the same. It is OK to admit that you are not OK.
#ToHearAndBeHeard
ABOUT
PETER BREW-BEVAN
Australia’s finest portrait photographer, Peter Brew-Bevan trained as an artist specializing in painting and drawing, before focusing his much-lauded talent through the camera lens to capture some of the world’s most famous people.
Born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1969, Peter has worked with various photographic forms over the years but it is his portraiture and fashion portraiture that captures the very essence of his subjects through the creative use of lighting and location.
Peter’s ability to engage and communicate with his subjects has seen him carve out an enduring career to become arguably Australia’s premier celebrity photographer capturing actors, musicians, artists, politicians and sporting icons.
Peter’s first photographic book Shoot: Studio Sessions (2007) won six high profile industry awards for its overall innovative concept and design and to date is the most expensively published coffee table book that is truly a work of art.
Such is Peter’s international reputation, the photographer travels the world working on commissions for clients, ranging from magazine and record companies, to film and television studios and is the go-to artist for many local and international celebrities.
In recent years, Peter’s exceptional talent has seen him venture into the world of music, not just as a photographer but collaborating with various music artists as a creative director, conceptualizing and directing the branding and overall look for albums, as well as delving into the directorial world of music videos.
Visit peterbrewbevan.com
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