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

Have you met Keith? Keith is our awesome Griffith wingman 🙌🏼 Please take a moment to get to know Keith a little better.... Farmer Keith Cowen was alone on his remote New South Wales property when he suffered a heart attack eight years ago. It was five hours before he got from his Weethalle farm to an operating table in Wagga Wagga to have a stent put in. The delay in treatment led to a second diagnosis, heart failure. "I would have to give up farming, I could no longer work

Keith is the wingman at our new Griffith location. Name Keith Cowen Location Griffith NSW Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: I am very passionate about men’s health in rural areas, both physical and mental health. We don’t have the support that is available in larger centres. Help must be at a grassroots level in the bush. My lived experience of dealing with major health problems in a rural area resonates with men and makes them think about their own health.

Well hey there Chris! Chris is one of our newest awesome wingman at our new Blackbutt location. Name: Chris Iliffe Nickname: Crispy Location: Blackbutt Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: I had been involved in a couple of other men's groups for a couple of years and having moved to Blackbutt 4 years ago, I recognised a need for a group like Grab Life By The Balls and being good mates with Shane, he prompted me to give it a go. Why is mateship important to you

Have you met Greg? Greg is one of our awesome Gympie wingmen. Name: Greg Wildie Location: Gympie Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: It sounded like a good idea. Why is mateship important to you: Life can be boring without mates. Favourite food/meal: I just see food as fuel. Favourite TV show/movie: I don't watch T.V or streaming services. Favourite quote: A true leader just leads. He doesn't tell how a great leader he is (ALS training course). Favourite song:

Recently, Sam caught up with Matty Wray from Triple M MIA Riverina for a chat about all things Grab Life. They talked through how the charity came to be, Sam’s strong ties to the Riverina, and why this community means so much to the cause. The conversation also covered how stoked we are to have Keith from Griffith on board as our local wingman, and why mateship, real conversations, and showing up for one another, are at the heart of everything we do 💙 Click the pic to listen

Introducing our Noosa and Cooroy wingman, James! First Name: James Marshall Location: Noosa + Cooroy Why did I get involved with Grab Life by the Balls: I saw the logo on the back of a ute on the highway and it lead me to discovering more - meeting with Sam and some of the guys and then wanting to help bring the grab Life Love to Noosa. Why is Mateship important to you: I’m big on creating space for men to connect, be themselves, and have each other’s backs. It’s about taking

Last November, Clayton's Towing held their inaugural Charity Race Night at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club. What an incredible night of racing! 🏇✨ From the VIP Champagne Garden with great views of the track, to the amazing food, drinks, and racing atmosphere, it was a a fun filled evening — made even better by the incredible generosity of everyone in attendance. A massive shout out to Hot 91.1FM and Sam Coward for their support, and to everyone at Clayton’s Towing for hosting s