HEAVY M.E.T.A.L GROUP
Join Australia’s Leading Men’s Behaviour Change Program Today
Break the cycle of anger and harmful behaviours. Our proven Men’s Behaviour Change Program helps you rebuild trust, repair relationships, and create lasting, positive change all from the comfort of your home.
Founded 2004 — 20+ Years of Real Results
Featured on ABC TV "Call Me Dad" and "Primal Fear"
Casey Australia Day Non-Resident of the Year 2017
In-Person and Online via Zoom — Available Nationally
Rebates via Bupa, Medibank, AHM and Police Health Fund
The 7 Steps to Lasting Change
Our Men’s Behaviour Change Program is built around a proven 7-step framework that
addresses the root causes of harmful behaviours and replaces them with healthier patterns.
01
Recognise the Impact
Understand how your behaviour affects those around you.
02
Take Ownership
Move from blame to accountability.
03
Identify Triggers
Learn to spot patterns before they escalate.
04
Build Emotional Literacy
Express feelings constructively instead of through aggression.
05
Rebuild Trust
Repair relationships with actionable strategies.
06
Master Healthy Communication
Handle conflict without intimidation or
withdrawal.
07
Sustain Change
Develop habits and accountability for lifelong transformation.
Nobody changes a lifetime of behaviour in a few weeks. This program is for men who are serious — not men looking for the easiest way through. If that's you, David is ready.
You Already Know Something Has to Change
The arguments that go too far. The look on your partner's face. The silence when you walk in. You know it. And the longer you wait, the harder it gets to come back from.
Most men don't reach out because they're afraid of being judged, blamed, or told they're beyond help. At Heavy M.E.T.A.L, none of that happens. David has been exactly where you are — and he built this program because of it. This is the call you've been putting off. Make it today.
What Men Are Saying About Our Men’s Behaviour Change Program
These aren’t hand-picked success stories. They’re real reviews from men who decided to
take the first step.
📺 Featured on ABC TV — Call Me Dad (2015) and Primal Fear 🏆 Casey Australia Day Non-Resident of the Year 2017 🎙 National ACA Conference Speaker 2018 | Monash University Guest Lecturer
See the Change – Video Testimonials from Men Who Took the First Step
Watch real men share their experiences with our Men’s Behaviour Change Program and
how it transformed their lives.
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Why Choose Heavy M.E.T.A.L’s Men’s Behaviour Change Program?
Most programs teach you to count to ten. Heavy M.E.T.A.L’s Men’s Behaviour Change
Program goes deeper — addressing the real reasons men lose control and replacing
destructive patterns with lasting change.
David Nugent has walked this path himself. He built this program to help men like you take
back control and rebuild your life.
1. Proven Results
Thousands of men have transformed their lives with our programs.
2. Expert Guidance
Led by David Nugent, with over 6,000 hours of facilitation experience.
3. Flexible Options
Self-paced, one-on-one, and group programs to suit your needs.
4. Accessible Nationwide
Join from anywhere in Australia with our online-only programs.
5. Judgment-Free Support
A safe space to take ownership and grow.
Weekly Group Programs
Individual Counselling — In Person or Zoom
Couples Counselling
Teenagers
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Weekend Masterclass Workshops
School Programs
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Meet David Nugent. The Man Behind the Program
David Nugent founded Heavy M.E.T.A.L in 2004 after transforming his own life. Once a violent and abusive man, he made the choice to change and has spent the last 20+ years helping others do the same.
With over 6,000 hours of facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change Programs, David has helped thousands of men take ownership of their actions, rebuild trust, and create lasting change.
David has also worked in high schools for over 14 years, delivering programs to teenagers that address anger, self-esteem, and relationship behaviours. His ability to connect with younger audiences has helped countless teens develop healthier patterns before harmful behaviours become entrenched.
David holds a Graduate Certificate in Social Science (Male Family Violence) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling. He is a proud member of the Australian Counselling Association and No To Violence (NTV). His work has been featured on ABC TV’s Call Me Dad and Primal Fear, and he was named Casey Australia Day Non-Resident of the Year in 2017.
Health funds: Bupa | Medibank Private | AHM | Police Health Fund
Every Man's Situation Is Different. We Have a Program for Each One.
Whether you're coming alone, with your partner, or you're a parent at your wits' end — there is a path in for you.
1. Men's Behaviour Change Program
The flagship Heavy M.E.T.A.L group program. Weekly sessions built around the 7-step framework for men who are ready to take real ownership of their behaviour.
2. Individual Counselling
One-on-one sessions with David or a member of the team. Available face to face in Cranbourne and Narre Warren, or online via Zoom. Generally one hour per session.
3. Couples Counselling
For couples navigating the aftermath of damaging behaviour and working toward rebuilding trust and communication together.
4.Teenager Counselling
Supporting young people — male and female — in recognising and challenging damaging behaviours before they become entrenched patterns.
5. Weekend Masterclass Workshops
Intensive ticketed workshops that go deeper than weekly sessions. Designed for men who want to accelerate their change and do the hard work in a concentrated environment.
6. School Programs
David has delivered programs to secondary schools across Victoria for over 15 years. Available by arrangement for schools looking to address anger, self-esteem, and relationship behaviours in students.
You Won't Be Doing This Alone
David built a team of facilitators, counsellors, and peer supporters who bring their own lived and professional experience to the program.
David Nugent
Founder and Director
20+ years of facilitation backed by lived experience. He runs the program, answers the phone, and has the scars to prove everything he teaches.
Andrew Whitehead
Senior Facilitator
Nearly a decade in men's behavioural change. Direct, grounded, and honest about what real commitment to change actually looks like.
Leanne Quarroz
Registered Counsellor and Co-Facilitator
Trauma-informed and non-judgemental. Leanne creates the kind of space where men feel safe enough to be honest about what needs to change.
Judith Szucs
Counsellor (Women and Children's Support)
Level 4 ACA-registered counsellor providing dedicated support for the partners and children of men in the program.
Mark Tridgell
Peer Facilitator
Joined as a participant seven years ago. Invited to become a facilitator in 2021. He knows exactly what it costs to take the first step — and what's on the other side of it.
David Nugent
The Hardest Part Is Making the First Call. We'll Handle the Rest.
7-Step Anger Management Masterclass
Start Immediately with this self-paced online program. Covers foundational content to help you take the first step toward change. Includes video lessons, a workbook, audio recordings, and personalised email support.
Individual Zoom Sessions
One-on-one, 60-minute sessions tailored to your unique challenges. Explore your situation, set goals, and develop effective strategies. Appointments available within 1-2 weeks.
Men’s Behaviour Change Weekly Classes
Join a supportive, group-based program held every Wednesday via Zoom. Learn from others on a similar journey and foster accountability. Designed to address harmful behaviours and build lasting change.
Take the First Step Today
Your partner. Your kids. Your relationships. They’re worth fighting for. But the window doesn’t stay open forever.
David has helped thousands of men make this call, and not one of them has regretted it.
Pick up the phone or fill out the form below. The next step is yours to take.
MEN'S EDUCATION TOWARDS ANGER AND LIFE
BUSINESS HOURS
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm
LOCATIONS
Cranbourne | Narre Warren | Online via Zoom
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