Tasmanian LiFE Awards – 2026 Nominee

Overcoming his own personal challenges from 20 years lived experience as an informal carer for family members, Greg founded Men Care Too, giving a voice to over one million Australian men in unpaid caring roles. Greg is a dedicated advocate for men in caring roles and promotes awareness of the caring role to the wider community.

During conversations with men in similar caring situations, he discovered a connection with peers and learned that belonging is how men can build a sense of hope for the future. To strengthen local connections, Greg created the Men Care Too North West Mates Collective, a community driven initiative in the North West of Tasmania that seeks to address the mental health and social isolation challenges faced by men, particularly those in unpaid caregiving roles.

The group fosters social connections, a known protective factor against poor mental health and suicide, by hosting informal activities in community settings such as parks and coffee shops. These gatherings are aimed at creating opportunities for men of all ages and backgrounds to engage in conversations about mental health and caregiving, and they offer a place where support is peer-led and lived experience truly counts.

Working collaboratively with national initiatives Mr Perfect, The Man Walk and R U OK?, the Men Care Too North West Mates Collective offers a unique solution by creating non-clinical spaces that promote mental health conversations among men. This is a powerful way to address loneliness, situational stress, and life challenges that can often contribute to poor mental health.