My name is William Arnold, firstly thank you for your time and please read right through. A short background is, i have had personal first hand tragic experiences with suicide and mental health within my family. In today's society, people know men are not the most forthcoming people when it comes to mental health and asking for help, especially if they are not male only focused, they don't want to be seen as weak around the opposite sex, this stigma has plagued mental health for decades. I have tried to find support services that are dedicated and focused towards males, to which nothing like this really exists. Those companies that do offer support for are not readily or easily accessible. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO CHANGE THIS!!!! No matter how small or how large a donation is, Every Donation Helps Please give generously Thank You, for this wouldn't be possible without your support I am raising money for an organization called Blokes Space. Blokes space is a something i William Arnold have started, that is aimed towards reducing the suicide rates among men in Australia, by providing support service and activities for men to give them a place to turn to in times of need, along with breaking the habits that lead to them committing suicide. Blokes Space is a Not for Profit organization that provides facilities for men to come together as a collective to support each other and provide support.. The funds will be used for Blokes Space to acquire equipment needed to have a range of activities held on a weekly basis, for blokes to attend free of charge and be able to participate even if they do not have what is required. I am hoping to be able to provide these activities free to any guy wishing to participate. to do this though i need to raise the funds to be able to make this available to others. Examples of some of the equipment needed for activities are; -Fishing Rods -Kayaks -Sporting equipment (balls etc) -Tents (camping equipment) -Fitness Equipment -Camping Trips Along with getting men out participating in activities, we would down the track hopefully be able to acquire a facility, for men to come and visit and turn to for support any time. More information about all the services that will be made available to men should we get to that point, can be found by further reading down, about this campaign. Blokes Space hopes to raise much more then the goal amount set, this will ensure men will have all the services we aim to provide, well into the future, further with the possibility of offering its services and activities Australia wide. Blokes Space Mission Statement is; Blokes Space will welcome all men, free from judgement, to feel safe and loved, within Blokes Space facilities. No person shall make another man feel unloved, all staff and clients will show support for their fellow man. We shall support and give help to all those that seek our help, doing so with love and admiration, that they have decided to seek help. Blokes space will be a place that men/males can come to for, support or to just escape the stress and triggers in their life that leads to depression, anxiety and stress. Further to this, the things that trigger men to think about suicide or leads to men taking their lives. Blokes Space shall provide a range of support services to men, along with offering recreational and leisure activities for them to participate in. Blokes space is focused on helping other men through tough times, realizing they are not alone, and support is available to them, that the facility can feel like a second home to them anytime they need it. Currently in Australia the suicide rates among men are; 6 men every day take they’re own life, further to this 180 will attempt to end their life today, and every day. This statistic does not include men that think about ending their life. It does not also include those that seek help before they attempt to. Blokes space main goal is to reverse the suicide rates among men and stop them climbing Australia wide, that being said not only Australia wide but world wide. If a Facility can be acquired Blokes space will aim to provide the following support services; Counseling Psychological Services Life Coaching Meditation classes Stress and anger management education Health and Well-being Workshops Support groups Support Hotline available during operating Hours (phone diverted to lifeline after hours) (hopefully) accredited education programs also. support materials and other groups and activities available Weekly activity days available to have social gatherings and outings Monthly larger activity days i.e.; fishing charters, camping trips, golf weekends for example. Recreational/Leisure Activities available within Blokes Space facility would be: Television and DVD for movies Pool Table Table Tennis Table Fuse Ball Table Darts Reading materials Books Novels fact or fiction Art and Crafting materials BBQ area Relaxation and Meditation area Television Gaming console to play video games Board Games Thank you for your time in reading this, any donation will be greatly appreciated, as this is a cause and a problem within Australia that has become an epidemic and needs to be worked toward in preventing.