Men's Behaviour Change Program

What is a Men's Behaviour Change Program?

Thorne Harbour Health offers 20 week behaviour change programs for gay, bi, trans and queer men and non-binary people who want to change their use of harmful behaviours in relationships.

Our men’s behavioural change program is called START. The focus of START is on building relationships which are Safe, Trusting, Accountable, Respectful and Transformative.

We provide a non-judgemental environment to explore the impacts of your behaviour and beliefs on yourself, your partners and others in your life, so that you can start making the positive changes needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships.

Thorne Harbour Health delivers accredited men’s behaviour change programs (MBCP) for the queer community facilitated by skilled practitioners. All programs are provided at no cost to participants.

Is START the Right Program For Me?

If you are a gay, bi, trans or queer man or non-binary person who is over 18 years old, START might be right for you if…

• You want to be a safe person for your loved ones to be around no matter what else is going on
• You would benefit from a space to talk honestly about your own actions and choices that you are not proud of
• You want to start being accountable for your harmful or controlling behaviour and making changes that support healthy and respectful relationships
• You want to do a program like this, or you have been recommended to do a men’s behaviour change program by the courts or other services
• You feel like a behaviour change program delivered by a trusted LGBTIQA+ community organisation is the best fit for you

The START program runs in person in Melbourne (Victoria) as well as online. Participants in our men’s behaviour change program also have access to case management and other individualised support.

What Other Supports Are Available?

In addition to our men’s behaviour change program, Thorne Harbour works with diverse members of the LGBTIQ+ community to support you to have healthy relationships.

If you would like support to start taking responsibility and making changes to your behaviour, please get in touch with us to discuss.

For more information, please call our intake and assessment team on (03) 9865 6700 or email behaviourchange@thorneharbour.org

You can also find more LGBTIQ+ inclusive family violence services at safealways.org