Resources
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Australia
Dads Group Inc.
We promote positive parenting for men 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.
Gay Dads Australia
This Australian based website has been set up to support gay men who are planning on, or who are already parents. The site includes an active Discussion lists and Calendars for Victorian, New South Wales and Queensland groups which keeps state members informed of events and topical discussion. Emails to the list asking for support, advice or just sharing of parenting stories are encouraged.
Mankind Project Australia
Through a network of independent Peer Support Groups, the ManKind Project assists Men to find and maintain their Mission in Life. Personal growth happens by supporting each other within a circle of Men with various background yet similar story.
One in Three
The One in Three Campaign aims to raise public awareness of the existence and needs of male victims of family violence and abuse; to work with government and non-government services alike to provide assistance to male victims; and to reduce the incidence and impacts of family violence on Australian men, women and children.
Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA)
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is the peak body supporting almost 1000 Men’s Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male based community development organisations. The modern Men’s Shed is an updated version of the shed in the backyard that has long been a part of Australian culture. Men’s Sheds are found in many cities and towns around Australia and continue to spring up internationally.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
PCFA is a broad based community organisation dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families.
Dads Online
Dads come in all shapes and sizes and for many there is one distinct common thread that connects us, we love our children, we embraced fatherhood and intentionally make it a priority. Dads Online is dedicated to these Dads. We providing relevant information and ideas that taps directly into the heart of topics that are most important to Dads.
The Fatherhood Project
The Fatherhood Project is a not-for-profit organisation that supports all fathers to be actively and positively engaged in their children's lives. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of all children and all families.
The Dad Website
Since launching in December 2016, we’ve grown rapidly, with contributors and interviewees from all over the world (including high-profile Australian dads Hamish Blake and Wayne Schwass) and collaborations linked to such initiatives as Men’s Health Week and Movember.
Australian Psychological Society
About APS Member Groups: provides links to APS Colleges, Branches, and Interest Groups and explains the process for setting up a new website for your Unit.
Fathering Adventures
Unique Experiences To Help You Have Thriving Relationships. Transform Your Lives - Focus Your Family - Establish Your Legacy
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Dads4Kids
Our vision is to build one of the best fatherhood websites in the world. We trust that our website helps you in your quest to be a better dad, or in your research to improve public policy.
Man With A Pram (part of Dads Group Inc.)
Man With A Pram is an event that brings new fathers and families together across the country. Our events help build stronger local communities. Our vision is to raise awareness and funds for programs that support new fathers and families.
Steve Biddulph
Steve Biddulph is one of the world’s best known parent educators. A psychologist for 30 years, he is now retired but continues to write and teach.
Lone Fathers Association
Our Vision: To assist and encourage parents who have, or desire to have, shared parenting status or care of their children to support and sustain their children in a happy and viable family unit, and to help parents without shared parenting status to maintain adequate, positive contact with their children.
The Rite Journey
The Rite Journey provides unique educational programs designed to support the development of self-aware, vital, responsible, respectful and resilient adults.
Australian Dad’s Network
The Australian Dads Networks’ vision is to provide Dads of Australia with a platform to connect with other dads and discuss all things that are relevant and required to be the best Dad, man and husband they can be.
Beer and Bubs
Beer and Bubs is a one–night session at the pub where expectant dads learn how to support their partner through the birth of their baby. Childbirth is daunting for men too, and this session prepares fathers for an active, caring role.
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Pathways Foundation
The Pathways Foundation is a National harm prevention charity that assists young people make the fundamental emotional shift from being a child to becoming a young adult.
The Fathering Project
1300 FATHERS (1300 328 437)
The Fathering Project seeks to improve and assist the dads of today to develop and raise the children of tomorrow as best possible for the greater good.
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Australian Dad
Australian Dad looks to celebrate, encourage and support those who take the idea “Dad Matters” seriously.
Family Relationships - Australian Govenrment
Information for all families – whether together or separated – about family relationship issues. Find out about a range of services to assist families manage relationship issues, including helping families agree on arrangements for children after parents separate.
MISTER Newsletter
Men's Information Sheet To Every Region: MISTER is intended to provide men with inspiration and enrichment in their lives. More than a good read.
The Father Hood
The new destination for Australian dads. And we are long overdue. Finally, there is a media brand to help fathers navigate through the hot mess of having kids to a place where they’re living their very best lives as men. We are for dads, by dads.
Dads in Distress
Parents Beyond Breakup is a specialised suicide prevention charity. Each year, we help thousands of parents deal with the trauma of separation; a major cause of suicide in Australia. Separating men in particular, make up one of the largest definable groups who take their lives each year. That's where we focus. We believe every child deserves the best possible start in life; so we work hard to keep separated dads alive and in their kids lives. Mums too. Parents Beyond Breakup is the registered charity behind front line support service Dads in Distress.
Men's Wellbeing
Mens Wellbeing was founded 20 years ago as the Men’s Health and Wellbeing Association of Queensland, after several men already involved in men’s personal growth work noted the deep lack of Government or community resources for men.
Dads On The Air
The world’s longest running radio program on fathers’ issues.
The Australian Brotherhood of Fathers
We are fathers working to improve support for men in crisis as we seek reforms to keep our children and families connected and healthy after separation.
New South Wales
Balmain Men's Group
Fortnightly men's group for sharing and support.
Sydney Men's Festival
The Festival is a week of unwinding, talking, relaxing, playing and sharing time with other men. It is an opportunity for men to get together to explore ideas and issues with the support of other men.
COTA NSW
Council on the Ageing NSW COTA NSW is the peak organisation for people over 50 in New South Wales.
Western Sydney University Men's Health Information and Resource Centre
The Men's Health Information and Resource Centre explores men's health in terms of the factors in society and life that build or undermine this health.
Australian Capital Territory
Menslink
Helping young guys in Canberra going through tough times.
Victoria
Down to Earth
Down To Earth (Victoria) Co-operative Society Ltd. We put on Australia's largest outdoor alternative lifestyle festival.
Cecils Men's Hub
Virtual Men's Gathering website where men's events and men's groups are listed.
Borderlands Co-operative
Independent network for holistic community development, activism, sustainability and action research.
Menergy
Menergy is the Victorian arm of a national not-for-profit organisation Mens Wellbeing that has been providing men’s events and men’s support groups for over 20 years.
Queensland
Mends
Men’s group counselling for divorce or separation.
ManDate
MANDATE is the PA Research Foundation's movement to encourage men to take ownership of their health and rally together to support solution focused prostate cancer research.
Tasmania
TasMen
TasMen provides events and structured learning opportunities for men of all ages, beliefs and orientation. We formed as a Tasmanian association in 1999, are self funded and run by volunteers.
Western Australia
The MensWork Project Inc
The MensWork Project Inc is an incorporated, not for profit action group who work to develop and present programs that bring about positive changes in issues related to men and boys.
West Australian Men's Gathering
West Australian Men's Gathering provides a opportunity for men to meet together in an environment that encourages honesty, trust, and the true expression of feelings.
Mens Place
Our mensplace service aims to support and enable men to address relationship and family issues, whether single, partnered, separated or re-partnered.
New Zealand
The Rite Journey
The Rite Journey provides unique educational programs designed to support the development of self-aware, vital, responsible, respectful and resilient adults.
Essentially Men
Find a voice in a man’s world. Depression & anxiety. Better dad & person. Out of touch with emotions. Coping with stress & anger. Time to make changes.
United Kingdom
Bloodwood
Voluptuous clothing for male bodies, gender theorist and thinker, cuddly accountant, and explorer of creative intimacy, now based in London after 30 years in Australia's rainforest.
USA
National Fatherhood Initiative
National Fatherhood Initiative creates a world in which every child has a 24/7 Dad. Find tools to help your organization better serve fathers. Join our community now!
Men Stopping Violence
To organize men to end male violence against women and girls through innovative trainings, programs and advocacy.
Menstuff
Menstuff® provides information about us and provides a different perspective on topics that impact men.
Men Can Stop Rape
To mobilize men to use their strength for creating cultures free from violence, especially men's violence against women.
Addiction guide
Addiction Guide is your reliable source on addiction and the dangers of illicit substances. We cover how drugs and alcohol affect the body, how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, and where to seek effective treatment. Our mission is to guide you and your loved ones to a healthier life.
DrugRehab.com
Free yourself from drug or alcohol addiction. Discover treatment options, ways to help, and understand what causes addiction.
Mankind Project
The ManKind Project is a personal development organization that offers life-changing experiential training and support groups for all kinds of men.
National Institute of Mental Health - Men and Mental Health
Many mental illnesses affect both men and women however men may be less likely to talk about their feelings and seek help. Recognizing the signs that someone may have a mood or mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment and living a better life.