Links
Children and Fathering
Allanah & Madeline Foundation
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation provides support through practical assistance
to child victims of violent crime (physical, emotional or sexual abuse) or sudden
family loss through its Children Ahead Program. The Foundation also runs the Better
Buddies Program, an anti-bullying initiative for schools.
Children, Youth and Women's Health Service
There are lots of different kinds of dads. Whether you are in a two-parent nuclear
family, in a stepfamily, have the fulltime care as a single parent, or have your
children with you for some of the time, being a dad is your most important job.......
Read more at this useful site for parents provided by the Children, Youth and Women's
Health Service in South Australia.
Dad at Home
UK site offering tips and advice for stay-at-home fathers. A lot of the information is also relevant for single and part-time fathers.
Dad Info
The Dad Info website was set up to give dads a permanent source of all the information they're likely to need - from pregnancy, birth and babies to financial, legal and education info - from a dad's perspective.
Dads Club
Dads Club was born out of the insight that the vast
majority of dads want to be active and involved parents but sometimes don’t
know where to turn to for practical, non judgmental and entertaining
information.
The site is written by dads for dads. It does not push any fatherhood
agendas.This independent site is written for Aussie dads, delivering practical
information without any fluff.
The site features contributions from expert and famous dads plus ordinary dads
who have assembled a wide range of expertise on dads stuff.
Dads in the Early Years
A web resource for fathers of children from 0-8 years of age. Includes fact sheets
and resources for fathers, and training and tools for services which work with fathers.
Dads@Lifeline
Dads@Lifeline supports fathers and their children after separation and/or bereavement. The service has been in operation for over 20 years and provides a relevant, specialised service that is in high demand.
Dads@Lifeline is funded by the Department for Community Development and tops-up that funding by charging fees on a sliding scale (according to income).
We provide:
- Counselling and support for separated and bereaved fathers and their children;
- Family Law and Child Support information and assistance (not legal advice);
- Information DVD's and videos on self-care after separation, the family law system and child support;
- 'The Secret Life of Men' - a weekly group to discuss men's issues; (click for poster & pamphlet)
- A Peer-Support Program linking recently separated dads to a volunteer for 1:1 support;
- Occasional social activities and newsletters for Dads and their kids.
European Fatherhood
This website is dedicated to presenting new knowledge and best practice for improving gender equality for fathers. Our goal is to promote and assist professionals involved in promoting and supporting men in their role as fathers. The need for knowledge concerning the psychological transition to fatherhood and an examination of methods to overcome gender stereotypes and obstacles to parental leave is also a priority.
Fatherhood Institue.
The Fatherhood Institution is the UK's national information centre for fatherhood. It is a charity (reg. no. 1075104) founded in 1999 by professionals with expertise in social work, family policy, business development and communications. The Institute's vision is for a society that gives all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and any father-figures; supports both mothers and fathers as earners and carers; and prepares boys and girls for a future shared role in caring for children.
Fathers and Families Program
Information about the Fathers and Families program run at the Family Action Centre at the University of NSW
FIRA - Fatherhood Involvement Research Alliance
FIRA is a Canadian alliance of individuals, organizations and institutions dedicated to
the development and sharing of knowledge focusing on father involvement, and the building
of a community-university research alliance supporting this work.
Health for Kids Network
The Health for Kids Network is a network of GPs interested in child and/or
adolescent health. It is based on a formal memorandum of understanding between
Divisions of General Practice and Hospitals in Metropolitan Melbourne.
It's not your fault
Practical info for children, young people and parents going through a family break-up.
Kids Helpline
Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone
and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between five and
18.
My Daddy Matters Because...
This site has been created as part of “My Daddy Matters Because…”, also known as the National Project Fund on Fathering that is funded by Health Canada's National Project Fund. The primary purpose of this site is to provide information for people who are developing and managing Father programs in their communities.
National Fatherhood Initiative
NFI’s mission is to improve the well being of children by increasing the proportion
of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.
Parenting Resource Centre
The Parenting Research Centre engages in a range of research activities to
help parents raise children well. Our focus is generating new knowledge of
how parenting practices affect children, and how best to engage and support
parents in this rewarding but often challenging task.
Pathways Foundation
The Pathways Foundation assists the transition from boy to young man - a critical
period for any teenage boy - and promotes strong father and son relationships.
Pathways inspires boys to have a vision and reach their potential. Our men
and women facilitators believe that boys benefit from having men as role models,
confidants, mentors, heroes and friends. We journey with them as they develop their
male identity and grow into balanced integrated men. Programs running around Australia
since 1995 are for all boys between 12 and 15 years of age.
Mother and Daughter Programs are also conducted.
Raising Children Network
This is a website for Australian mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone else who has responsibility for the care of children. We aim to meet the information needs of a wide range of users, from the just curious, to those looking for assistance with particular problems or issues, or those wanting to explore the science behind modern thinking on the care of children.
SeparatedDads
SeparatedDads was formed to offer a unique reference point on being away from your kids. Being separated from your kids can be hard if you're a dad. We help with ideas on how to cope when you are together or apart.
Single with Children
Single with Children is an exciting non-profit organisation, run by volunteers, that provides
adult and family social activities and functions every week. These functions are catered for
single parents and their children in Sydney.All single parents, both male and female, are welcome
to join Single with Children
Sole Parents Union
Sole Parents’ Union is a non-profit community advocacy organisation that works on behalf of all sole parents, representing their views and issues to government. We work on behalf of both female and male sole parents, share-care parents, and children.
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