WE LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER
On the field and off it. That's what this club is for.
Masters rugby runs on mateship. And mateship means showing up for each other — not just on match day, but when things get hard off the field too.
This page exists because we know that blokes in their 40s, 50s and beyond are carrying a lot. Work, family, health, loss. If you're doing it tough, or you're worried about a teammate, there's no wrong way to reach out. Start here.
OUR MENTAL WELLNESS PARTNER
PAKARI
In 2026, Vic Masters Rugby partnered with Pakari — a locally-owned Melbourne mental health organisation founded by Jason and Bri. Jason has been pulling on the Vic Masters jersey for over 13 years. This partnership was built from the inside out.
Pakari provides counselling, NDIS Recovery Coaching, Support Coordination, and Mental Health First Aid training for individuals, families and workplaces. They don't treat mental health as a clinical problem. They treat it as a human one.
THE TIGHT FIVE
The Tight Five is our internal welfare crew — the people within Vic Masters Rugby whose job it is to look out for the group.
Named after the five forwards who hold the scrum together, because the blokes holding the scrum are also the ones holding each other up off the field.
If you need to talk, or you're worried about someone in the club, reach out. No drama. No judgment. Just a conversation.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out. All services below are free and confidential.
LIFELINE
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. If you're in a dark place right now — call.
📞 13 11 14
BEYOND BLUE
Support for anxiety, depression and mental health — online, by phone, or by chat.
📞 1300 22 4636
MENSLINE AUSTRALIA
Phone and online counselling specifically for men dealing with relationship issues, stress or mental health.
📞 1300 78 99 78
SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE
Free professional 24/7 phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
📞 1300 659 467
SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE
Research and resources on depression, bipolar disorder and suicide prevention. Practical tools you can use today.
