Welcome to Australia’s leading organisation for male survivors of child sexual abuse

Established in 2011, SAMSN has many resources that prioritise the wellbeing of survivors, supporters and services providers. We have resources that can be read, watched and/or listened to. Our services for survivors and supporters are FREE.
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In this episode of Australian True Crime, Craig shares his powerful lived experience and the crucial role peer support plays in healing for survivors and their families.

‘Losing people’: Survivors of child sexual abuse urgently call for more specialised services as demand surges.

Featuring insights from survivors, supporters and allies, STRONGER builds compassionate understanding around childhood sexual abuse and its impacts upon males.

‘If you’re the bloke it’s your fault’: Why Jeffrey believed he couldn’t be a victim of abuse.

Thank you for everything that you have done for me. This group helped me heal. It helped me not feel alone. It’s helped me join a lot of dots that I’ve tried to connect unsuccessfully.

Guy

It was a very safe way to discuss very painful, and very personal subjects that are never easy to talk about. Being heard and acknowledged by other men who have suffered in a similar way was very empowering.

Liam

It has opened my eyes to different perspectives and insights from others in the group. The group was very caring to each other and supportive. I think I have grown from being part of the group.

Grant

I now think I have felt the emotion of what happened instead of pushing it down and not acknowledging it.

Miles

Thanks for listening to other men’s stories, I am now aware that problems and issues I have had throughout my life are a direct result of me being sexually abused as a child. I found the group to be extremely helpful and I feel like a big weight has been take off me.

Nash

SAMSN facilitators, support staff and peer workers are professional and empathetic. This group has brought me an awareness about my abuse history I never thought I could arrive at. The eight-week group is brilliant. I’ve made mates who are inspiring and caring, we all have a light to share in survival and thriving. Thank you for validating and witnessing my pain and resilience.

Henry

The group has made me realise that I am not alone and that there are people (SAMSN) that care about survivors and want them to recover.

Ian

The services provided by SAMSN are in my opinion, lifesaving for men who have survived child sexual abuse.

Michael T

I had not told anyone for 50 years. I opened up to a friend and found SAMSN. I got into their eight-week course and was surprised to know I was not alone. It has supported me in many ways. I still attend monthly meetings and I’m so grateful that I found this group. As I was in a very dark place.

Mark B

It has changed everything; my life is not the same, I came here as a broken man with no hope. Today I leave as a ‘Survivor’ not a victim. My family life relationship and all is changing in a positive way.

Daniel