‘….being a boy has become an educational risk factor….’ 31 October 2022 The Australian

Whether it’s a new documentary on the manosphere, research demonstrating the objectification and harassment of women working in schools or rising levels of male student disengagement and disruption there is a lot being said about boys and young men in schools.

And for educators, the challenge is: how do we respond in meaningful, practical ways?

Following a series of international conferences, research publications and on the back of Federally funded trial delivering teacher instruction and curriculum to over 1000 students in four states and territories, The Foundation for Positive Masculinity is proud to partner with the Crowther Centre to deliver this intimate, one-day immersive workshop. Together, we will take a deep dive into the realities facing adolescent boys, and equip educators with practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be implemented within their own school contexts, as well as how to measure the impact and change.

Positive Masculinity (+M) is not an “add-on” program. It sits at the heart of effective teaching and learning, pastoral care, staff development and parent engagement. At its core, +M supports boys to explore and embody a range of healthy masculinities through three key pillars: being connected, authentic and motivated.

Participants will hear directly from the Crowther Centre team, who bring this work to life every day. Grounded in contemporary research and real-world application, this session will offer tangible tools and insights for engaging staff, students and parents.

Set within a live school environment, the day will feature a range of “in action” learning experiences, including:

Classroom visits and real-time observations

Conversations with the Headmaster and student leaders

Practice of dialogic structures

An interactive “Ask Us Anything” panel

Date and Time

Friday 29 May 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+11)

Location

Brighton Grammar School
90 Outer Crescent, Brighton Victoria 3186

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