Welcome to Fatherhood!
Talked has partnered with Dads Group to help remove the barrier for new dads who are seeking professional support from a therapist by offering one free, no commitment, online therapy session with a qualified mental health practitioner.
Dads Connect - Digital
Invest in your dad journey with our Dads Connect online sessions, designed for dads and expecting parents. These sessions are all about helping you prepare for the real-life challenges of being a dad, covering things like handling stress, taking care of your mental health, and building a solid support system. Whether you're new to this or have been at it for a while, these sessions offer a no-nonsense, supportive community for dads facing the highs and lows of parenting.
Check out the calendar below for dates and info. Sign up now to be part of this practical and supportive experience that will help you feel more confident and connected as a dad.
When: Every Monday and Thursday night at 7:30pm
Dads Night In
Dads Groups and 'Dad's Night In' events offer new dads a relaxed way to connect with other fathers who are going through similar experiences. Whether it’s meeting up weekly with their kids at a playground or grabbing a coffee, or joining an evening gathering to talk about balancing work, parenting, and life, these events provide a real sense of support that’s often missing for dads.
Dads walk away with more than just conversation—they gain practical tips, advice, and inspiration from other fathers who’ve been there. It’s a chance to build connections, share stories, and get the support they need to make the challenges of fatherhood a bit easier.
Community Catch up
Dads. Kids. Coffee. And maybe a playground. It sounds simple, because it is simple.
These meetups are a chance for dads to support each other — a kind of help that’s often missing for fathers in Australia. It’s a simple way to connect with other dads who are going through the same things and make sure no one is doing it alone.
DG Podcast
We're all about connecting with dads from all walks of life, and this season we're chatting with a bunch of awesome hosts who bring their own experiences and expertise to the table. We know that being a dad isn't always easy, but we want you to know that you're not alone. Our goal is to create a space where we can all kick back, chat about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, and remind each other that we're all in this together. So grab a drink, put your feet up, and join us for some laid-back conversations about all things dad-related.
PANDA
PANDA is dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of expecting, new and growing families. Through a range of information, services and programs we support parents and families during pregnancy the first 12 months of a new baby.
Call PANDA Hotline on 1300 726 306
SMS4Dads
New and soon-to-be-dads can now receive useful messages and tips matched to their baby’s age.
Text messages are sent straight to dads phones – with tips, information and links to other services to help fathers understand and connect with their baby and support their partner.
Movember - Family Man
Family Man is a research-backed online parenting programme designed with dads in mind. Fun, free, fast and interactive, it’s proven to work and has been developed alongside leading global child behaviour experts.
Healthy Male
Healthy Male are a provider of information for men’s health. They facilitate action on men’s health in collaboration with others, advocate for change, empower men and boys to take action on their health, build the capabilities of the health system and workforce, and prioritise their efforts to close the health and wellbeing gaps in specific groups
Support for Fathers
Support for Fathers is an Australian project providing dads with options and information about fatherhood, the relationship with their partner and connecting with their kids.
We also enable support services and practitioners to work with dads and families more thoughtfully and effectively.