Man Up

Gus Worland embarks on a journey to discover just why it is that men across Australia are taking their own lives at alarming rates. Motivated by his mate Angus’ unexpected suicide, Gus wants to find out if the traditional masculine ideals that tell men to harden up are, in fact, making them crack.

Gus is only beginning to wrap his head around the vast implications that traditional male stereotypes have on the Australian male psyche. He wants to hear more stories from men around Australia, and is eager to discover what sorts of solutions are working. But he still has unanswered questions about his mate Angus’ suicide.

Gus Worland has been on a journey to better understand male suicide in Australia. He's learnt how the stereotypes of being a bloke are not serving Australian men at all well. But Gus has discovered people that are making a difference and is hopeful that change is possible.