For Dads

Support for Fathers talked to dads, families and support services across Australia and asked them what they would like to learn more about in relation to fatherhood and how to support men as dads.

We have put together a range of resources for dads, their partners and support services working with dads and families.

Whether you are thinking about becoming a dad, on your way to being a dad, already a dad or just want to learn more about dads and fatherhood, this is the right place for you.

These resources focus on the role of dads, the relationship between dad and their partner and the bond between dad and his child.

Dads raising the next generation

We are talking about raising the next generation of kids to be happy and healthy and how parents play a...

7 Types of Dad

Dads in Australia are generally expected to be "breadwinners" - but is this for every dad? The priority for...

Work and family balance

Being a parent, raising a child and being part of a family is a full-time job. For working dads, balancing...

DadTalk

DadTalk is dads catching up with other dads, sharing stories and learning from each other – which is great for...

Healthy relationships

Support for Fathers is providing options for dads to have a healthy relationship with their partner. A healthy relationship is...

Dads at work

Dads at work involves dads, in the same workplace, getting together and sharing stories about fatherhood. We're talking about dads:...

two dads and thier child looking out onto a lake

Bonding with your kids

Dads and parents building a healthy relationship with their child is the most important thing they can do in their...

an expectant mother and father holding a newborn onesie

Becoming a dad

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a dad caressing his daughter's head while she lies on the couch

Strong emotions in you and others

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a toddler and his father walking on the beach

Kids and brain development

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Childhood development

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