Welcome to the Fade Out Barbershop, a space for men to hang out, relax and get to the root of some of the big things on their minds.

What do you do when someone you like rejects you? Why can it be so awkward to ask your partner what they like during sex? How do you tell a mate they’ve crossed a line? Should our partners have a say in what we see online? How do you tell someone you don’t feel like yourself?

Join Callum MacPherson, your host and barber, as he has some honest chats with a line up of Riverland blokes about the everyday issues that young men have to deal with.

Get ready to leave this barbershop with some fresh perspectives to go with your fresh cut.

Fade Out is an initiative of the Riverland Domestic Violence Action Group. If you would like to get involved in community initiatives, you can email dvagriverland@gmail.com.

Fade Out is supported by White Ribbon Australia and funded by the Department of Social Services. Google ‘White Ribbon Barbershop’ for more barbershop resources.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s final Fade Out barbershop session, we’re tackling our biggest topic yet: How do you stand up for what you think is right?

It’s not an easy thing to do, so we’ve got Senior Constable Mike Bradbury and Community Constable Keiden Smith from SAPOL to talk about how they stand up for what’s right in the community.

Together, Cal, Mike, and Keiden talk about what you should be mindful of when standing up for others, how to de-escalate tense situations, and how to end every fight without throwing a single punch.

If you want to talk to someone about something we've covered in the Fade Out barbershop today, there's plenty of people out there ready to listen. You can call Lifeline on 1311 14 or dial 1800 RESPECT for an anonymous chat. You can also go to MensLine.org.au.

Fade Out is an initiative of the Riverland Domestic Violence Action Group. It’s supported by White Ribbon Australia and funded by the Department of Social Services. Google ‘White Ribbon Barbershop’ for more barbershop resources.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in the Fade Out barbershop, it’s all about sex.

There are no dumb questions here, which is why we’ve got local Riverland GP, Hamish Eske in to take us under the hood of feeling good.

Put your feet up and relax as Cal and Hamish unpack the big questions, like how do you know if you're doing the right thing? Why do we have to think about safety when it comes to our sexual health? And what changes when we go from being single to being in a relationship?

In this episode, Hamish mentions the resource LetThemKnow.org.au, where those who have been diagnosed with an STI can easily let their sexual partners know they might be at risk.

If you want to talk to someone about something we've covered in the Fade Out barbershop today, there's plenty of people out there ready to listen. You can call Lifeline on 1311 14 or dial 1800 RESPECT for an anonymous chat. You can also go to MensLine.org.au.

Fade Out is an initiative of the Riverland Domestic Violence Action Group. It’s supported by White Ribbon Australia and funded by the Department of Social Services. Google ‘White Ribbon Barbershop’ for more barbershop resources.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.