I try and organise 2-3 boys trips a year, with kids/work/life being super busy it’s a great mental break. It seems to allow people to open up or ask more probing questions without worrying about what the missus will say, and much less “embarrassing” for the guys that don’t often open up. The trick for me and my mates is take 2-3 nights 4x4ing in the bush and pull up earlyish (3pm) each day. Get the fire going and just sit around having a few drinks, conversation can go anywhere and issues/thoughts seem to pop up, whether it’s just to vent or deal with something.
Perth might be a bit far for you though haha