WHAT IS PROPER PALS?

Proper Pals is a workshop style fundraising event. It gives people the confidence and tools to show up for themselves and their pals, while raising funds for It's Cool To Cry.

On the night you'll get to hear from our Proper Panel about what it's like to struggle, how they got through it and how they cope.

Plus you'll walk away with a tool kit of information to have these life changing conversations on the night and beyond. 

TICKETS
 

  • Where: St Kilda Townhall

  • When: Oct 29, 2026 6:30pm

Proper Pals

Show up, without messing up

PANEL GUESTS

Eilish Sheerin

North Melbourne Kangaroos AFLW Player

Sam Darcy

Western Bulldogs AFL Player

Josh Piterman

Performer, Author & Coach

Tarni White

Collingwood AFLW Player

  • "CAME IN FEELING NERVOUS, WALKED OUT FEELING MORE RELAXED AND CONNECTED."

  • "ITS COOL HOW A GROUP OF STRANGERS CAN FEEL LIKE A COMMUNITY AFTER A FEW HOURS"

  • "EVEN THOUGH I DID'NT SPEAK UP I TOOK A LOT OUT OF THE SESSION"

  • "IT DIDNT FEEL LIKE A TYPICAL MENTAL HEALTH EVENT"

BECOME A PROPER PAL

Rock up on the 29th of October for a game-changing take on what it is to be a Proper Pal.

You'll learn:

  • Practical personal development tools

  • How to connect with yourself and your pals

  • How to start conversations that matter

  • How to listen without fixing

  • Words better than "fine" "busy" or "not bad

Come solo, bring your mates, partner or your long lost cousin (ages 15+).

WHAT HAPPENS AT PROPER PALS?

A night of honest chats with Eilish Sheerin, Sam Darcy, Josh Piterman and Tarni White, plus an interactive hands-on workshop with food by Betty's Burgers and drinks by Heaps Normal.

You'll get a toolkit of information to show up for your pals on the night and beyond.

No one is put on the spot, take part as much or as little as you want.

WHOS FACILITATING

Jana Christodoulou

Thanks for Sharing founder

JACK DAVIS

ITS COOL TO CRY founder