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Support for dads
- Dads in Distress
— is a dedicated website and support group for men going through separation.
They have an online forum where dads in similar circumstances can interact with
each other. They also hold regular meetings at sites across Australia and are an
active lobby group for dads’ rights.
- The Family Law Guide
— is a resource for mums and dads after separation and has a wide range of
resources, open and closed forums, calculators, quizzes, publications, library,
news and material related to supporting parents who are engaged with Child Support
and Family Court matters.
- The Lone Fathers Association
of Australia — is a national peak body devoted to the interests of lone fathers.
The Association holds regular branch meetings and has an online discussion forum.
- Mensheds Australia
— specialise in the needs of men, and their health and wellbeing. Visit Mensheds
Australia to find your nearest shed.
- Mensline Australia
— is a dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns and
includes a discussion forum.
- The Men’s Health and Wellbeing
Association of QLD (MHWAQ) — is a not–for–profit incorporated
association that provides support to men with their mental, emotional, physical
and spiritual wellbeing. The association offers practical support programs that
enable men to support other men through groups, gatherings and online resources.
- The Men’s Referral Service — is a free, confidential and anonymous telephone counselling
and referral service primarily for men who are seeking information about changing
their behaviour, especially their use of violence or abuse in the home. The service
also takes calls from women experiencing violence and from agencies seeking to learn
more about how to encourage male users of violence to get the help they need to
change.
