Dealing with grief: what you need to know

At some point, we will all encounter moments when we must confront grief, whether personally experiencing it or providing support to someone in mourning. Grief is a complex emotion that moves through various stages, presenting as one of life’s biggest challenges. Acknowledging your own grief and allowing yourself to undergo the grieving process is important. […]

FIFO workers and their wellbeing

It is easy to get into a trap of letting each day merge into the next when you are working away, especially in the times you’re not working, but not connected to your family and home schedule and doing things with the kids.  Here are some tips for dad’s currently travelling for work and for […]

Looking after your mental and emotional wellbeing

Mental health refers to our psychological emotional and social wellbeing - it is all about how we think, feel, and behave. Good mental health and wellbeing allows you to live your life in a positive and meaningful way and cope with life’s changes and challenges.   Mental health problems or conditions can refer to depression, anxiety, schizophrenia […]

Podcast: Hamish Blake Father’s Day Special on why 10 more minutes matters

A Father’s Day special – Hamish Blake Father of the Year 2023 provides a glimpse into his fatherhood journey, dad-life and how he spends quality time with his kids, plus the important message of spending 10 more minutes with your kids! “We all have 10 more minutes, we do have it. No one is saying […]

CALD Fathers Video Series

Australia is home to many. In fact, nearly 30% of Australian residents come from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, including those who have migrated to Australia. Fathers share similar experiences caring for their children, regardless of their origin. However, CALD fathers encounter additional difficulties as they navigate life in Australia. This might include language […]

Podcast: Sean Szeps on fatherhood and family

In this episode, The Fathering Project’s CEO Káti Gapaillard is joined by author and content creator, Sean Szeps. They talk about the inspiration behind his new book Not Like Other Dads, fatherhood, family and breaking down gender stereotypes when it comes to parenting. About our Guest  Sean Szeps is an award-winning podcast host, presenter, content […]

Podcast: Decoding Boys’ Development

In this episode, The Fathering Project’s CEO Káti Gapaillard is joined by Dr Judy Chu. They talk about the research on boys’ development and how they build relationships while dealing with societal expectations that enforce gender stereotypes. They delve into the concept of masculinity and how society often restricts boys to fit traditional ideas of […]

Blokes do ask for help

As fathers and father figures, it’s so easy to get lost in our other roles and forget what our first job is. Yet being a dad is the most important job we’ll ever do.   What we do, or don’t do as dads, has an enormous impact on the happiness and health of the kids […]

The benefits of equal caregiving

Traditional gender roles have long dictated that mothers bear the primary responsibility for raising children, while fathers focus primarily on their careers. However, equal parenting is becoming more prevalent in today’s society, and rightly so – the positive impact not only on child development, but for equality in the workplace and home, is evident. Below […]

Six ways workplaces can better engage dads

In today’s dynamic work environment, creating an inclusive and supportive space for working dads is essential. Engaged and involved fathers not only contribute to their children’s well-being but also bring valuable perspectives and experiences to the workplace. To optimise employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity, organisations must implement strategies to actively engage dads. Below we explore […]

Podcast: Evolving fatherhood, masculinity and mateship

The Fathering Project’s CEO Káti Gapillard sat down and spoke with Dr Jason Frishman for Men’s Health Week. In this episode we explore masculinity, the importance of men making connections with other men and the impact of this on the type of dad they are for their kids and their overall health and wellbeing. A […]

Your physical activity and wellbeing as a dad

We know finding time for a solid amount of physical activity can be challenging, let alone when you have kids and a family. Depending on whether you have built the habit from a young age, might impact your momentum to keep it going. We want to remind you of the importance of building healthy habits […]