Changing the culture of Fatherhood.

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This is the average new Dad.

His world has just been turned up-side-down. It goes without saying that he loves his partner and his new child, but he's also feeling overwhelmed...

  • He's trying to figure out his role.

  • He wonders if his parenting skills are good enough.

  • He’s so tired he's struggling to perform at work.

  • He finds there's no time catch up with friends anymore.

  • He's feeling like a failure... at everything.

  • But desperately trying to be strong for everyone else.

The early stages of fatherhood are a time of acute stress and loneliness for many dads.

Depression & Anxiety

39% of first time fathers score high for their risk of depression & anxiety, with 1 in 10 new fathers suffering from post-natal depression.

Families Suffer

Research shows that when expecting and new fathers experience isolation, loneliness and stress, the whole family suffers.

Social Isolation

Social isolation has been recognised as a key risk factor for suicide. With the number of men who die by suicide every year doubling the national road toll, it’s a serious issue.

Enter, Dads Group.

We promote positive parenting for fathers and father figures and give new Dads the support and connection they need. Our early intervention approach provides new Fathers with positive social relationships and easier pathways to health services if they need them.

We focus on the early years, and the impact lasts a lifetime.

What we do


Dads Groups.

Dads. Their kids. Coffee. And maybe a playground. A simple formula that provides new fathers with the connection and support they desperately need. More about Dads Groups.
 

Dads at Work.

Dads that do better at work, do better at home and so we’ve developed tools, resources and programs that help organisations support their employees through the transition to parenthood. More about Dads at Work.

Community Events.

We run events that brings new fathers and families together create stronger local communities. More about Community Events.


 

Research & Partnerships

We've partnered with some of the best organisations in Australia to develop father-friendly initiatives and training materials — that actually work. More about our Research.

 

 


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