Meet Dave! Name: Dave Petfield Nickname: I’ll answer to most things Location: Kings Beach Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: A few big changes in my life left me with plenty of spare time and not many people to share it with. Through Grab Life, I've met a stack of great blokes, and the best thing is that a lot of that mateship goes well beyond just the meetups. Volunteering at various events has also given me the opportunity to give back to the community and

Our Gympie wingman, Glen has been putting in the hard yards both inside and outside the ring as he prepares for his upcoming Punch for a Pal fundraiser on Saturday, 27th June. Driven by a passion to raise awareness in our community, Glen has spent the past five months training, planning and bringing this event to life. The day will feature a free community event at Savage Boxing Gym, followed by a Mateship Lunch at Charlie's Hotel with Grab Life by the Balls founder, Sam. Get

Darryn, (or Daz) is our newest wingman, at our newest Sunshine Coast location; Aura. Name: Darryn (Daz) Parker Nickname: Daz Location: Aura (Baringa) Why did you become involved with Grab Life by the Balls: Nothing pleases me more than a catch-up with friends and making new ones. I know the challenges in self-care and want to give every man a chance to "down tools", take a breather and have a great chat. Why is Mateship important to you? It reminds me that I'm not alone in

On Saturday morning, Sam was invited by Grant from Rippy’s Clothing to attend the Pine Rivers Swans AFC Mental Health Round. As part of the day, Sam had the opportunity to speak with the club's First Grade players before they took to the field, sharing all things mateship and the importance of mateship. Throughout the course of the day, Grant sold his merchandise and generously donated a portion of the proceeds back to us, helping us continue to make positive change in boys'

Last Saturday,6th June 2026, we once again came together with Kawana FC for the annual Lachie Wells Charity Shield. This year’s Shield was contested between Kawana FC and Maroochydore FC, with the match finishing in a hard-fought 2 all draw. Lachie was a member of the Kawana FC football club who lost his battle with mental health. Each year, this incredible club comes together not only to remember Lachie, but also to highlight the importance of mateship, connection, and suppo

Let’s get behind our awesome Townsville Wingman, Mark de Jong. This week, Mark teed off at the Queensland PGA Associate Championship in Windaroo, where he competed alongside some of the state's most promising golf professionals. We’re incredibly proud to see one of our own out there chasing his goals, representing himself, and his community. Opportunities like this don't come around every day... it takes a huge amount of dedication, hard work, and commitment to perform at th

Every year we come to together with Kawana FC for the Lachie Wells Charity Shield. Lachie was a member of the Kawana FC football club who unfortunately lost his battle with his mental health, and every year this awesome club comes together to not only remember Lachie, but to highlight the importance of mateship. By supporting the Lachie Wells Charity Shield Raffle, you're helping honour Lachie's legacy and backing the values that make our communities stronger: mateship, conne

We’re looking for a couple of great blokes in Aura, Beerwah and Yandina to represent Grab Life by the Balls Mateship Movement and host regular catch-ups as one of our Wingmen. Wingmen are: - great blokes - great with people and welcoming - a natural leader who is supportive and encouraging - well connected in their local community - part of a team with local impact and national purpose - consistently show up and host a weekly catch-up - keen to roll up their sleeves and bui

Reintroducing Katrina! You've probably seen her around; Katrina has been a part of our awesome team for roughly 4 years. This amazing wing woman is our all-rounder/ Social Media Manager Trene helps out with everything from events, raffles, the newsletter, and social media. Name: Katrina McMillan Nickname: Trene Why I got involved: As a mum of three amazing young men, I can see and understand just how important positive men’s health and mental health is. With a background in e

Reintroducing Sam! Sam is the Founder of Grab Life by the Balls. A bloke who started a little thing originally called bros, burgers & brews; where he and a handful of other guys started hangin out monthly on a Friday night.... fast forward to now, where that little get together has grown and evolved into the charity it is today, and continuing to grow 💙 Name: Sam Parker Nickname: Sammy P Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: I stumbled across men's health, men'

Meet Luke! Luke is our awesome North Brisbane wingman. Name: Luke Moriarty Nickname: Muff Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: Going through my own challenges has given me real insight into how difficult life can get at times. I want to use that experience to support other men who are navigating similar struggles. Why is Mateship important to you: Mateship is important because it gives men an outlet, a space to talk and not carry everything on their own. Favou

Meet Brad! Brad is our awesome wingman at our Nambour location. Name: Brad Wells Location: Nambour Why is Mateship important to you? I am ex-Army - i have been part of a mateship movement for many years and arguably the organisation that defined Australian Mateship as we know it. Without mates, life can be pretty tough. Mateship is about a shared experience that creates mutual trust, unconditional support and loyalty - mates will have your back whenever you need it, and somet

Meet Anna! Anna is a part of our Grab Life Team as our Operations and Partnership Lead. Name: Anna Carrick Nickname: Carro (thanks Sam) or AC Why did I get involved with Grab Life by The Balls: Well… firstly, the name. It’s pretty hard not to love something called Grab Life By The Balls. But behind the cheeky name is some really important work. Too many people are doing life quietly on their own, and creating spaces where real conversations and connection can happen feels pr

Big shout out to the legends from WAVE 🙌🏽 Because of awesome supporters like you, we get to keep creating awesome content for our community! With the support of these amazing humans, we’ve successfully brought all of our behind-the-scenes content together onto one platform. Thank you for your guidance, direction, and most importantly, patience while we got our heads around your incredible platform—we genuinely, and really, couldn’t have done it without you. You lot rock! 💙

Meet Hannah! Hannah is a part of our Grab Life Team as our fundraising, partnerships, and events team member. Why did I get involved with Grab Life by The Balls: I’ve always believed in the power of mateship and community. Having lost friends too early over the years, it’s reinforced how important it is that people feel connected and supported by those around them. As the mum of a teenage boy, that message resonates even more. Grab Life by the Balls is doing incredible things

Introducing Rebecca! Rebecca is another of our dedicated directors. Name: Rebecca Ramsay Nickname: Bec Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: Connection saves lives. GLBTB turns that truth into action—mateship made simple. That’s a mission I’m proud to back Why is Mateship important to you: Mateship is practical care- regular check-ins, honest chats, and showing up. It prevents isolation and builds trust, which is the foundation of strong teams, families, and com

Meet Amanda! Amanda is one of our awesome directors. Name: Amanda Clacy Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: Grab Life brings a fresh take to a problem that’s been getting progressively worse. They’re not just asking tough questions; they’re offering a ballsy, practical solution to an issue that’s often been overlooked or drowned out in the mental health conversation. And the best part? It’s ballsy in its simplicity. Give me a passionate, motivated, action-focu

Introducing Victor! Victor is one of our advisory legends. Name: Victor Woll Nickname: Ballsy Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: I got involved with Grab Life By The Balls because men’s mental health matters, and too often, it gets brushed off as a joke. I’ve seen too many good blokes in my circle isolate, laugh things off, and struggle in silence, sometimes with serious consequences. I truly believe that something as simple as connection and being of service

Andrew Wallace MP is the Federal Member for Fisher and now proud patron of Grab Life by the Balls. A Sunshine Coast resident for more than 30 years, Andrew’s journey to public service began in the trades as a qualified builder and small business owner. Driven to make a bigger impact, he later completed a law degree and practised as a barrister for 16 years before entering federal politics in 2016. Since his election, Andrew has secured over $7.2 billion in federal funding fo

Introducing Sam! Sam is our assistant wingman at our Griffith location. Name: Sameera Jayawardana (Sam) Location: Griffith NSW Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: Men’s mental health is something I care deeply about. I’ve previously volunteered in a men’s group and saw how important connection and support can be. When Keith Cowen invited me to support him, it felt like a natural step. With around 7 out of 9 recorded suicides in Australia being men, the impact