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.
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.
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.
Email: | admin@thefatheringproject.org |
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Person: | Carrina Hampton |
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New South Wales
Balmain Men's Group
Fortnightly men's group for sharing and support.
Victoria
Cecils Men's Hub
Virtual Men's Gathering website where men's events and men's groups are listed.
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.
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.
New Zealand
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.
USA
Mankind Project
The ManKind Project is a personal development organization that offers life-changing experiential training and support groups for all kinds of men.