A major national effort is underway to strengthen the health and wellbeing of men and boys before they become fathers, with Deakin University—working in partnership with Healthy Male—developing Australia’s first Preconception Paternal Mental Healthcare Guidelines.

Men with a history of depression are eight times more likely than their peers to experience depression in the year after becoming a father, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).

Grab Life By The Balls (GLBTB) is back with the Biggest BBQ on Father’s Day, building on the simple idea that a barbecue is a classic way to celebrate the day.

Man with a Pram is one of the few national events held on Father’s Day (September 7), hosted by Dads Group to highlight the importance of perinatal support for new dads.

DIY Dads, a Hobart City Mission program that helps homeless single fathers, is struggling to keep up with the demand for its services.

The Fathering Project has launched an Australia-wide Father’s Day Weekend fund-raiser to support children’s mental health.

A new Deakin University research study titled “Food Insecurity and Fatherhood: A Narrative Inquiry of Expectant Fathers’ Experiences” is currently recruiting participants.

A new Deakin University study into fatherhood has highlighted the sense of guilt and unpreparedness men feel about their new role.

The findings from a trial exploring how new fathers respond to face-to-face support will be presented at a forum hosted by the Deakin School of Psychology in Melbourne on March 20, 2025.

This year is set to be a pivotal one for men’s health in Australia, with a range of landmark events, campaigns, and initiatives focused on tackling key health challenges facing men and boys.