Dad's programs
Support for Fathers has compiled a summary of what’s available for dads around Australia.
We aim to address the common challenge shared by dads and support services in not knowing what’s out there for dads.
If you know about other programs and would like to add to our list, send us an email. The more options dads have the better they can be supported.
NATIONAL
The Migration Council of Australia has developed a guide that provides advice and practical tips on how to engage with new and expectant fathers from migrant and refugee backgrounds, and to better support them in understanding their role and expectations of parenting in Australia while maintaining their cultural values.
Dads Group Inc (DGI) is a not-for-profit community organisation committed to connecting new dads, thereby improving men’s health, preventing family violence and reducing isolation and suicide. They partner with sponsors, councils and community organisations, to start and support new Dads Groups in different suburbs, through events that allow new fathers to meet.
This program focuses on the father-child emotional connection. It teaches fathers the skills in emotion coaching that are taught in Tuning in to Kids®, provides additional content particularly relevant to fathers, and suggests modifications to some program activities and processes.
Established for children across Australia, The Fathering Project aims to improve child development outcomes by engaging fathers through prevention and education programs.
VICTORIA
- KidsFirst – Fathers and parenting
- The Salvation Army – Dads Tuning into Kids
- drummond street services – Brimbank Dads – Active Dads
- Brotherhood of St Laurence – Dads ‘n’ Kids
- Carrington Health – Baby Makes 3
- Tweddle – Working Out Dads
- Wyndham City Council – Dad space (for young people)
- YMCA Victoria – DadsLink
- City of Casey – Dads matter
- LifeWorks – Roadworthy for Dads
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NEW SOUTH WALES
- South Eastern Community Connect – Dads’ playgroup
- Dalwood Spilstead – Dads at Dalwood
- Connect Child and Family Services – Dads and kids playgroup
- Deadly Connections Community & Justice Services – Aboriginal fathers’ group
- Mission Australia – Caring dads
- Family Action Centre – Fathers and families programs
- Playgroups NSW – Bangor Dads/Grandads playgroup
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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TASMANIA
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Nothing we are aware of…
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