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. 

A successful father-support service developed in Australia has been used in a pilot study to test the feasibility of a text-only intervention for new dads in Kenya’s informal settlements.

Becoming a father can be a daunting life transition which, for many men, can be a stressful and isolating experience, say researchers from Newcastle University in the UK. 

Ocean swimmer Ivan Cunningham is back in the water in November, raising money for men's health.

Western Sydney University, in partnership with the PREPARE Foundation, has developed research-informed video resources designed to support new and expectant fathers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds as they transition into parenthood.

Rock singer Jimmy Barnes has shared the Father of the Year 2024 Award with his son, singer David Campbell.

While Father’s Day in Australia falls on Sunday, September 1, several organisations are asking people to plan ahead this year for two major events that they hope will put dads’ mental health in full focus.

The Man with a Pram movement continues to grow as families and friends across Australia prepare to roll into Father’s Day on 1 September, raise funds and bring greater awareness to dads’ mental health.