Creating mentally healthier workplaces, communities and humans.
Tim is a passionate mental health advocate, Manbassador for men’s mental health, keynote speaker, and educator, driven by a mission to create mentally healthier workplaces, communities, and humans.
Experience:
2021: Founded Mongrels Men, an award-winning mental health charity that equips men with the tools, support, and confidence to take control of their mental health and prevent suicide.
2024: Launched Betterment Consulting to expand his impact on mental health into workplaces and communities through advocacy and education.
2025: Launched His Story – a storytelling event for men, by men to inspire honest conversations, real connection and drive positive change across generations through lived experience storytelling.
With nearly 30 years of leadership experience working for corporate giants like CBA, ING and Rabobank, Tim brings unparalleled expertise to his mission. He works tirelessly to inspire, empower, and educate leaders in fostering workplace cultures where employees feel connected, supported, and valued.
Tim is committed to breaking down the negative stigma surrounding mental health by giving it a face and a voice and regularly shares his personal mental health story.
His work encourages the creation of a ‘brave space ’, a place to connect, feel heard and supported so people can have more meaningful conversations.
Tim is a keynote speaker, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Mental Health Response workshop facilitator and ASIST Suicide First Aider. Tim has received several awards and been recognised in NSW State Parliament for his work in mental health and suicide prevention.
Talking Points
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in the Workplace
Through powerful storytelling, evidence-based insights, and a healthy dose of humour, Tim shares how overcoming his own mental health challenges led him to a purpose he never imagined. This keynote explores the realities of the mental health crisis, the impact of isolation and loneliness, and why poor mental health continues to affect so many people in the workplace. Audiences leave inspired and empowered with practical ways to support themselves and others through the proven pillars of conversation, connection, community and movement.
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental Health & the Power of the Workplace Communities
A connected workplace can be one of the most powerful protective factors for mental wellbeing. Combining personal stories, science and humour, Tim highlights how workplace communities can combat isolation and loneliness while creating environments where people feel seen, supported and valued. Attendees will gain practical strategies to build cultures focused on meaningful conversations, connection, community and movement to help improve and maintain wellbeing.
Mental Health & the Power of the Workplace Communities
Braver Conversations and Stronger Workplaces
Creating mentally healthier workplaces starts with courageous conversations. Drawing on his personal journey and the work of the Mongrels Men charity, Tim explores how connection, community and meaningful conversations can reduce stigma, strengthen workplace culture, and encourage people to seek support earlier. This keynote equips audiences with practical tools to build stronger teams, resilience and become catalysts for positive change.
Braver Conversations and Stronger Workplaces
Men, Masculinity and Mental Health
Tim shares his personal journey through mental health challenges and how it inspired him to found Mongrels Men, a charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of men across Australia. This keynote provides insight into the men's mental health crisis, the isolation and loneliness epidemic, and why suicide remains so prevalent amongst men. Audiences will leave with a deeper understanding of modern masculinity, the confidence to have meaningful conversations, and practical ways to support themselves and others through life's challenges.
Men, Masculinity and Mental Health
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Tim Hewson | Betterment Reel | Saxton Speakers
Tim Hewson | Congress 2025 | Saxton Speakers
SMSFA National Conference
We partnered with Tim for a client event and have received incredible feedback! Tim's ability to engage an audience, tell his story, make people laugh and take action was both unique and ins ... keep reading Parity Consulting
Tim’s presentation on mental health and wellbeing at our conference was one of the most powerful and engaging sessions we’ve ever facilitated. His keynote address opened hearts and minds and the panel discussion he moderated resonated with every delegate.
Tim Hewson brought raw honesty and powerful insights, challenging outdated norms of masculinity and inspiring meaningful conversations. His work is transforming lives, helping people embrace vulnerability, build genuine connections, and prioritise mental & physical health.
Tim facilitated a really thoughtful and engaging session. His warmth, openness, and ability to hold space made it easy for people to feel safe. We’ve had so much positive feedback from attendees — it was clearly a meaningful experience for many.
Tim delivered a highly engaging and thought-provoking session on men’s mental health. His honest and relatable approach encouraged a genuine conversation, with participants actively contributing and reflecting on the practical insights he shared. A powerful and highly impactful session that continued to resonate well beyond the room.
