Meet The Male Hug team. We are a group of dedicated, passionate volunteers who want to improve the lives of men’s mental health.
We come from from various professional backgrounds with even more diverse life experiences and heritage. We have a common vision though – that men’s lives can be better through talking. Real men. Real conversations.
Tony Rabah, CEO and Founder
Tony has a long and established career as an Accountant & Business Advisor. He holds a Bachelor of Business, Accounting from Victoria University and is also a registered tax agent and member of the IPA. Through this, he has advised a range of organisations across various industries and sectors. As a trusted advisor, many of Tony’s clients have also turned to him for personal advice and his boardroom has always been a safe and friendly space for a chat. Tony used his vast experience helping others both financially and personally to conceptualise and found The Male Hug. By doing so realising his passion to provide a safe, non judgemental platform for all men in need.
Tony Schibeci, Director Media & Communications
Tony has been involved in Media for over 30 years. He is synonymous throughout his time having called commentary for local VFL to the 2012 Summer Olympics on radio and is known as a the voice of the MCG covering Test Cricket and AFL Grand Finals.
Dr Mark Pizzacalla, Board Member
Mark is a leading Australian tax and business speaker and advisor. As a member of Australia’s Board of Taxation he provides advice for Federal policy. Mark’s experience in business tax and revenue finance is a key asset to the governance of The Male Hug.
Colin Robinson, Director & Company Secretary
The foundations of Colin’s career have been in banking and funds management, emerging with national and senior leadership roles across financial structuring, with a particular focus on property development funding structures. Educationally, Colin has a Bachelor of Economics, holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, is a Graduate of the AICD and holds a Graduate Diploma in Finance Mortgage and Broking.
I got involved with The Male Hug because I have seen many circumstances when professional men have had real personal and professional issues to deal with, but to a degree feel maligned or of less worth if they expressed their personal feelings. Tony Rabah approached me to join The Male Hug and the opportunity to contribute to this cause resonated strongly, and I’m thrilled to play a part in this incredible cause. If we can share a problem, we can in turn halve a problem!!