Awakening the Conscious Man Intensive

Step into a transformative journey with the Awakening the Conscious Man (ACM) Intensive. ACM invites you to set aside culturally imposed markers of ‘masculine success’ and delve deep into your inner world. It offers a unique opportunity to be truly seen, to find an authentic, clearer, more balanced sense of self.

The ACM Intensive is not therapy. It’s not a conference. It’s not a seminar. It’s a container. A ritual. Maybe even a personal reckoning.

Through a blend of group and individual work, and a range of consciousness-shifting practices you will access the underdeveloped psychic resources gifted to us by nature, and clearly see the protective sub-personalities that typically hinder your growth. The ACM program delivers practical strategies to live more authentically, connect more deeply, and experience greater joy. Preparation for this intensive starts when you say Yes to participating.

Facilitated by David Mallard, President of Melbourne Men’s Group Inc., with the deeply experienced MMG leadership team, this program promises profound personal growth in a supportive, non-judgmental environment, helping you to journey through life in a better way. Please note: The intensive is limited to 16 participants to ensure a personalised experience.

What men say about ACM:

This program was better than I could have imagined. David and his team are true professionals. 10/10

Nick M

September 2025

Authentic, empathetic, compassionate! 10/10

Mike Hagan

Sep 2024

‘ACM has been a mind blowing experience! It’s really opened my eyes and my heart.’ 10/10

Peter

May 2022

I found the experience very powerful. It allowed me to explore parts of myself, and a type of connection with others that is rarely (if ever) afforded in day to day life. 10/10

Jack

October 2022

An amazing ‘must do’ life changing workshop – I was broken and put back together in the most amazing and supportive way possible. The facilitators were extremely supportive, kind and provided a uniquely safe space for the participants. 10/10

Lewis T

April 2026

Life Changing! Thorough knowledge, expertise facilitation, great approach thank you.10/10

Philip

March 2023

As powerful a human connection experience to self and others I’ve had. Well curated with a balance of theory and practical lived experience. 10/10

Mark LeBusque

March 2023

The facilitators fostered a caring non-judgmental environment and were very open with their personal experiences. The program provided reassurance that I was not alone. The exercises were very powerful, revealing a lot about myself that I was not previously aware of. 10/10

David

March 2024

I did the ACM workshop in March 2024 and naively thought I wouldn’t get much more out of doing it again. I was completely wrong. Second time around, it was just as powerful and impactful as it was the first time — if not more. It is completely packed full of a range of challenging and joyous activities in a condensed, 2-day format. You will get out as much as you put into it! 10/10

Evan

Sep 2024

‘ACM is a considered, authentic, and extremely well executed program. It is for any man ready to explore a greater sense of depth, meaning, and purpose’. 10/10

Jaspah

May 2022

Awesome location. A masterpiece of pace – I felt I was projected forward. Great support team. 10/10

Chris

October 2022

An amazing experience that has helped me on my journey. I have been struggling with dealing with grief of losing my wife and the effects it is having on my children. This was a super well planned workshop with fantastic facilitating team – the workshop gave me the support I needed. 10/10

Paul B

September 2025

Extremely well organised and thought out workshop that covers topics that are essential for men’s mental wellness. The knowledge and enthusiasm of all the facilitation team makes for a very safe and inclusive environment. 10/10

Rob J

September 2025

A truly remarkable weekend. I was nervous about committing to the workshop, but from the moment I arrived I was welcomed with open arms. The atmosphere was warm and supportive, and I felt safe to explore and share. Over the course of the sessions I experienced a sense of release and a profound feeling of gratitude. I have left the weekend with a clearer mind, a lighter heart, and a renewed appreciation for connection and self-care. I’m so thankful for the facilitators, the gentle guidance, and the wonderful and special group of men who made this experience so memorable. 10/10

Tim B

September 2025

This is powerful and effective soul work for Men. David is an excellent facilitator who holds the space for all participants and explains the concepts and life experiences in the most authentic way. 10/10

Gerry M

March 2025

I didn’t know what to expect coming into this, and I think it will take a long time to unpack everything – but I know I took a lot away from it! 10/10

Nathan

October 2022

The work shop was transforming. Great content with great exercises. 10/10

Adam

October 2022

Amazing experience, wonderful presentation, brilliant team members. 10/10

Joel

March 2023

Brilliantly organised with amazing facilitators and sessions. 10/10

Mick

October 2022

A relentless pursuit of potential. The facilitators gave so much and responded so acutely to the needs of the group and individuals. 10/10

Danny Fahey

Sep 2024

Amazing! Loved every minute of it. It cracked me open and helped me connect with my emotions. It taught me more about what healthy masculinity is. And the connections I made with other men are priceless. You will be challenged but you will come out so much better! The team was nothing short of amazing! 10/10

Martin S

March 2025

The ACM Intensive was powerful, emotional, and deeply meaningful. It was beautifully structured and sequenced in a way that allowed the process to build naturally, and each stage seemed to create momentum, gently guiding us from reflection into deeper awareness, and then toward healing and release. The workshop created a safe opportunity to focus on an inner wound – something I have carried within me for most of my life; I was able to sit with that, understand it more deeply, and begin to discover tools to help me heal, let go, and move forward. I felt a huge release during the workshop, access those feelings without feeling overwhelmed, and I came away with a real sense of relief, clarity, and hope. 10/10

Brad, April 2026

‘ACM is an amazing experience that you wouldn’t want to miss!’ 10/10

Joshua

May 2022

Brilliant workshop. Some amazing breakthroughs, release work and experiences. 10/10

Steven

March 2023

I find it difficult to find the words with sufficient meaning to convey my experience. Truth, intimacy, gratitude and love immediately spring to mind. The workshop was relentless (in a good way) in inducing participants to explore their internal world, inviting people to look directly into their soul whilst simultaneously embracing the collective spirit of the group. The energy and love that was so powerful across the two days allowed me to stare down my fear, and ultimately find peace and joy at the core. 10/10

David

Sep 2024

‘ACM is excellent; well organised and transformational!’ 10/10

Ross

May 2022

Overview:

During the workshop some of the themes we will explore include:

♦ The context of our consumer culture, the ‘mania of modernity’ and ‘success’

♦ Within the context of the prevailing culture, contemporary masculinity including insights from ‘The Man Box’ research

♦ The Nature Based Map of the Human Psyche including the facets of psychological wholeness and their corresponding immature protective ‘sub-personalities’.

♦ Deeply stored often ‘untended’ parts including grief and shame

♦ Meditation and deep imagination

♦ Altered states of consciousness, and the unspoken language of ritual

♦ The uplifting power of acknowledgment and appreciation, and lots, lots more!!

Date: September 12 – 13, 2026

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Note: This intensive is for men who are willing to:

♦ reach outside of the ‘comfort zone’

♦ open up and be seen

♦ experience vulnerability.

Before you register, check in with yourself about how far you are willing to go to reap the potential break-through rewards of this intensive.

Logistics:

♦ This is a two day non-residential intensive in Melbourne at the conference room of Currawong Bush Park in Warrandyte.

♦ The program is subsidised by a grant from Community Bank Warrandyte which keeps the program fee as accessible as possible.

♦ Date: September 12 – 13, 2026 9AM – 6PM.

♦ Investment: your time and $395 minimum program fee. MMG Inc. is a not for profit, volunteer organisation and tax deductible registered charity – we welcome your contribution.

♦ Venue: Currawong Bush Park Conference Room – 277 Reynolds Road, Warrandyte (East of Springvale Road). Currawong has approximately 59 hectares of bushland you can explore.

♦ Guarantee: What you put into this workshop is directly related to what you take out. The intensive will stretch you…in a good way!

David Mallard is an extensively experienced trainer, coach, mentor, guide, adviser and consultant. He has been deeply involved in men’s development work for over 25 years and co-founded Melbourne Men’s Group Inc. in 1998 with Dr. Roger Hilton. David is trained in Breathwork, accredited in the DiSC personality profile, holds a Cert. IV in Training & Assessment and Mental Health First Aid and has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

He is graduate of the professional ‘Wild Mind Training Program‘ with the Animas Valley Institute of Colorado and has completed Francis Weller’s Grief Ritual leadership training. David is also a leadership council member of Soulcraft ANZ Inc. He also has extensive senior executive leadership experience in large organisations working closely with CEO’s and Boards. In parallel David has facilitated hundreds of men’s group meetings, personal growth workshops and seminars. In 2024 he was recognised with the ‘Distinguished Service’ award for Excellence by CPA Australia for his work in human development.