the retired blokes’ book
Information for YOU and YOUR mates.
The Retired Blokes’ Book
is designed to help create a positive and fulfilling retirement experience whatever your circumstances.
How to Download the Retired Blokes’ Book
To receive your electronic copy of the Retired Blokes’ Book, please fill in your name and email address, this is not a mailing list.
Alternatively, call TOMNET on 07 4638 9080 and we can email a copy to you.
You will be directed to the download page >
About the book
The Retired Blokes’ Book is a directory of services,
contacts, support groups, and current information
from services in your community. This book is a
resource to help you plan for a meaningful retirement
and make it one of the best chapters in your life.
What's in the book ?
What's in the book ?
Services Directory for Older Blokes
Crisis Support, Accommodation, Legal and Advocacy Help, Family and Relationships, Support in Rural Areas, Habit and Addictions
Doing Retirement Well
Challenges of Retirement, Some Tips to get you started, Steps to finding the life you want, Join a Mens Group, and Time to Take action
Managing Ageing Well
Challenges of Ageing, Living Independently, Managing a Life-Changing Diagnosis, Surrendering your Licence, Managing Grief and Loss, Managing Anxiety and Depression
To download the Retired Blokes’ Book, use the form at the top of the page.
suicide in older men
Retirement can trigger a range of emotions, some of
which can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, and suicidal
thoughts. It’s more common than you think.
With one man over 65 dying by suicide every day in
Australia, retirement can present many challenges.
Suicide Call Back 1300 659 461
Call MensLine Australia 1300 789 978
Want more from retirement?
While some men do retirement well, many are unprepared for the changes retirement brings. We encourage men to talk about their retirement experiences, the ups and downs, the good times and the bad times.
Learning the skills to manage the challenges of retirement helps us to navigate this transition positively. We help men explore what they enjoy and encourage them to find meaning and purpose in retirement.
We do things differently, our program helps you become an active and vibrant member of the community. We support you to find activities, both social and volunteering, that suit your lifestyle and health situation.
If you are struggling with retirement, need new ideas, or just need to talk, TOMNET can meet with you either face to face, via telephone, or zoom to discuss your current retirement plans and help you find your pathway to a meaningful retirement.
The conversation could change your life.
What are you waiting for?
TOMNET – 07 4638 9080
If you are struggling with retirement, need new ideas, or just need to talk, TOMNET can meet with you either face to face, via telephone, or zoom to discuss your current retirement plans and help you find your pathway to a meaningful retirement.
The conversation could change your life.
What are you waiting for?
TOMNET – 07 4638 9080
The Retired Blokes’ Book has been adapted from the
original Blokes’ Book available from Men’s Resources Tasmania.
www.mrtasmania.org