Murray Bridge Men's Table Top Up Entree

Monday the 9th of November 2026

6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start, finishing at 9.00 pm.

In a private room at The Murray Bridge Hotel, Murray Bridge

A Men's Table Top Up Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed meal in a private, accepting and confidential environment. The Entree event will be hosted in a private room at The Murray Bridge Hotel, Murray Bridge. The room is accessed via stairs. If you have a disability or mobility needs and are concerned about access, please contact Ben on 0492 974 860 before booking to discuss your needs.

This event is a chance to meet the men from an established Men's Table in Murray Bridge, hear about their experiences, and learn how a Table works. You'll hear why the men continue to attend each month and get a feel for the conversations, connections and support that make The Men's Table unique. The event will be hosted by Ben Trobbiani, Regional Host for South Australia, who will be happy to answer any questions and help you decide whether The Men's Table is right for you.

Please note that this event is specifically for men interested in joining the Murray Bridge Men's Table. If you are looking for a Table closer to where you live, please contact Ben on 0492 974 860 to discuss other options.

What is the Men’s Table?

The first Men's Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It has now grown to become a national charity, with over 280 tables across Australia.

The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to know, like and trust.

The Men’s Table creates a sense of belonging, community, peer support and camaraderie that is lacking for many men, even for some who already have a group of mates.

Belonging to a Men’s Table contributes to mental, emotional and social well-being whilst being a powerful support to individual members' journeys through life.

To remain healthy, functioning and long lasting groups, all Tables are supported by the Kitchen, a central office.

What can you expect from a typical Men’s Table evening?

Men gain a great deal from sharing and hearing other men’s experiences of life. Each Men's Table group will have its own approach which can change over time. A typical evening often includes:

· Chatting, catching up as people arrive.

· At 7.00pm, a brief check in.

· As men feel ready, a man shares what is happening for him. This can be anything from moments of joy, happiness, pride, challenges and or obstacles, how things are in relationships, work and friendships, the past, future, sadness, grief. The topics are as wide and varied as men’s life experiences. A person's sharing might be around 10 minutes. Confidentiality is important and it is up to a man if he shares that evening.

· As men share, they are listened to and accepted; questions are generally not asked, unless the man would like input at the end.

· 'Fixing' of other men after they've shared about their lives is actively discouraged, even though most men want to jump in and offer advice

· Men share from their direct experience, speaking for themselves. We avoid prophesising and generalisation.

You will get a great overview of how a Men's Table works at the Top-Up Entree. It's a chance to meet the men from the Murray Bridge Men's Table, hear why they come along each month, and learn what being part of a Men's Table is all about. Through conversation and shared stories, you'll get a sense of the support, connection and meaningful discussions that happen around the Table, and explore whether joining the Murray Bridge Table is right for you.

The Men's Table is a registered charity. There is no membership fee to be part of a Table; it's a grassroots activity driven by local men in the community. The cost for this event is simply to cover your own meal.

If you're interested in being a part of The Men's Table but can't make this date and would like to be kept in the know of future gatherings, let us know by emailing us at hello@themenstable.org

It's normal to have questions, and we're happy to answer them. For more information on this event, contact the host Ben via email at:ben.trobbiani@themenstable.org
or via his phone on 0492 974 860.