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Coverage of the work, and photos from the rooms, the river and the road.

Watch

The Gathering, on Film

Shot over the July weekend on the Murray. Sound on if you can.

A weekend on the Murray, start to finish.
The fire circle — where the weekend really happens.

In the News

Press Coverage

The Border Mail17 June 2026

19 years after crash, mates reunite to show guilt doesn't have to be forever

Mark and Tao Joos reunite nineteen years on from the 2007 Thurgoona crash — and talk about turning that night into a mission to reach other young men.

SBS InsightSBS

Mark and Tao on national television

Mark and Tao appeared on SBS's Insight programme to talk about drink driving, consequence, and forgiveness.

Photos

The Gallery

The Gathering

Early morning at camp — a facilitator walking among the men still resting in their swags under the gums
Aerial view of the retreat camp on the Murray, smoke rising from the fire and cars parked along the paddock
A man standing alone at sunrise, backlit by the sun through the gum trees
Camp chairs drawn into a circle around the fire beside the river
Two men embracing at the camp
The Purpose Through Pain flag flying over the camp, men gathered around the fire behind it
The campfire burning down at dusk
The group sitting together on the grass for the closing circle
Men lying side by side on the grass during the breathwork session
One man kneeling to check on another resting under a blanket
Two mates talking beside the woodpile in the morning sun
A man sitting in a camp chair with the retreat workbook open on his lap
A man resting on the grass during breathwork
A facilitator crouching beside men resting on the grass, the fire burning in the foreground
The Purpose Through Pain flag against a clear winter sky
The Purpose Through Pain banner reading: most men don't choose their life — they inherit it
Aerial view over the river and surrounding paddocks at the retreat site

For Journalists

Media Enquiries

Mark is available for interviews on men's mental health, drink driving and road safety, addiction and recovery, and the justice system. High-resolution photos and a capability statement are available on request.

Media EnquiryCall 0408 416 795