The Conference
Around the world, the wellbeing of boys and young men has emerged as a critical issue, touching on education, mental health, gender dynamics, and the escalating challenges posed by online influences. Too often, these complex issues are reduced to crisis narratives, leaving little room for a thoughtful, evidence-based dialogues educators and mentors know are essential.
This one-day event is an invitation to school leaders, teachers, researchers, and community organisations to come together and reframe the way we understand and support boys and young men – not through sensationalism, but through curiosity, care and collaboration.
Shaping better futures for boys through connection, insight, and education
Guiding Questions for Reimagining Boyhood
Together, we will explore three critical questions:
- What do we know about boys and young men today?
- What do we think we know — and where might our assumptions need challenging?
- What do we still need to know to improve services for them in our schools and communities?
Venue
The Reimagining Boyhood conference will be at the UQ Advanced Engineering building at the St Lucia campus!
The University of Queensland, St Lucia campus — nestled along the Brisbane River — is one of Australia's most prestigious university settings. With its heritage sandstone buildings, leafy grounds, and state-of-the-art facilities, UQ St Lucia offers a welcoming and inspiring environment for learning, collaboration, and reflection.