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New Deakin University study explores ‘dad guilt’ and ‘passenger parenting’

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

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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.

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A 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. 

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Adapted 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.

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Four 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. 

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Swimming for Tassie Dads

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

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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.

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Simply 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.

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Planning 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.

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Join 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.

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