Pages tagged "Fathers"
Supporting 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.
Read moreFathers experience multiple barriers to accessing health services, says review
Fathers experience multiple barriers to accessing health services, say the authors of a study published in the Health Promotion Journal of Australia on 17 March 2024.
Read moreFirst Fathering Summit releases full agenda
The inaugural Fathering Summit on 14 March in Sydney will bring together like-minded individuals, researchers, policymakers, advocates and educators who are passionate about reshaping and redefining modern fatherhood.
Read moreNew study highlights the impact of a father’s mental health on his kids
A new international study of more than seven million fathers has found that children faced a 42 per cent higher risk of depression if their father was depressed.
Read more2023 Father of the Year Awards announced
Comedian Hamish Blake has been named Father of the Year 2023. The popular television personality and host of the humorous podcast, How Other Dads Dad, was acknowledged as “a dedicated advocate for other dads.”
Read moreTuning into dads on Father’s Day
With Father’s Day approaching on 3 September, one way to celebrate dads and hear tips about parenting strategies from a male point of view is through the world of podcasts.
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