Pages tagged "Fathers"
Research on new fatherhood support to be shared at Melbourne forum
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.
Read moreA Big Year for Men's Health in Australia: Major Events in 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.
Read moreAdapted SMS4Dads service reports high engagement with new dads in Kenya
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.
Read moreFour struggles men face during the transition to fatherhood
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.
Read moreSwimming for Tassie Dads
Ocean swimmer Ivan Cunningham is back in the water in November, raising money for men's health.
Read moreSupporting CALD men’s journey into fatherhood
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.
Read moreSimply the Best: Jimmy Barnes and son David Campbell win Fathers of the Year award 2024
Rock singer Jimmy Barnes has shared the Father of the Year 2024 Award with his son, singer David Campbell.
Read morePlanning ahead for Father’s Day 2024
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.
Read moreJoin the Man with a Pram fundraiser for dads’ mental health
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.
Read moreGrit and Gratitude workshops for dads in the Pilbara
Liam Sorrell, the inspiration behind the Australian Dads Network, has started a new organisation called Grit and Gratitude.
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