In Victoria, 1 in 4 men who die by suicide are fathers of children under 18. That’s more than 120 dads every year. A new study highlights the urgent need for mental health support in early fatherhood. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

#Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners, SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2026! www.ausfatherhoodresearch.org/afrs-2026 Join us in Melbourne or online for an amazing symposium on 7 & 8 May 2026 #AFRS2026

SAVE THE DATE  Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium Thursday 7 & Friday 8 May, 2026 Melbourne & online An inclusive multi-disciplinary event open to all researchers, practitioners, organisations and policy makers with an interest in advancing the science of fatherhood.

Research shows that 1 in 5 Australian men don't spend any time with their friends & are at risk of depression symptoms. Dads Group's annual Man With A Pram event is a great opportunity to get dads connected. Is your area hosting a Man With A Pram walk? manwithapram.com

It's Birth Trauma Awareness Week. Share this special issue of the Fatherhood Bulletin with fathers that you know, to help them understand that birth can cause trauma for them too. And that there are supports that can help them and their family. #BTAW2025 mappresearch.org/fatherhood-c...

Some men struggle to cope with the stress of a relationship breakdown. theconversation.com/separated-me... @zacseidler.bsky.social @jacmac.bsky.social @deakinuniversity.bsky.social @orygen.org.au

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander fathers are often absent in evaluations of parenting programs. It is important that their role in supporting their children's physical and mental health is recognised and consultation with community fathers prioritised. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

1 in 10 dads experience mental distress symptoms, but does this impact their children? SEED Lifespan reviewed over 80 international studies to discover that we need to support fathers' mental health if we want children to grow to their best potential. theconversation.com/when-new-dad...

Today is International Fathers' Mental Health Day #IFMHD. The AFRC is delighted to partner with Mark Williams BCAh FRSA and Gidget Foundation Australia to promote awareness that fathers need support & access to healthcare, for the sake of their own mental health, as well as their families'.

The AFRC was honoured to have Professor Craig Garfield share his knowledge and insights with us during his visit to Australia as Deakin University's Thinker In Residence. You can read about Craig's thoughts on his trip Down Under: www.luriechildrens.org/en/family-ch...

There are some great dad podcasts out there and they can share helpful advice and tips on being a father. But if you have questions about your health, go and see a GP! Need help finding one? Visit seeyourgp.org.au @healthymale.bsky.social #seeyourgp #menshealthweek #mhw25

Dads need to spend time with their mates and chat about being a father. But if you have health questions, talk with your GP. Need help finding one? Visit seeyourgp.org.au @healthymale.bsky.social #seeyourgp #menshealthweek #mhw25

Men’s Health Week has officially started! It's great for dads to get advice about parenting from their family. But, when it comes to questions about your health, your GP’s got you. Need help finding one? Visit seeyourgp.org.au @HealthyMale #seeyourgp #menshealthweek #mhw25

📢 Just published: New research investigating how dads respond when a baby cries. Open access 🔗: doi.org/10.1111/jopy... Key findings and implications in the below🧵 1/6

...aaand thats a wrap! thankyou for everyone who attended and shared their amazing research on fatherhood throughout the symposium 😀👏 @minderoo.bsky.social

Closing the final day, Matt Roberts presents a beautiful poem capturing the plight of the lonely and isolated father, followed by a fascinating roundtable discussion encapsulating topics and projects shown during the symposium. @minderoo.bsky.social

Before lunch, Jack Brett presents on the importance of self-compassion in building healthy parent-child relationships, while Michael Wilson conveys the importance of identifying risk factors linked to suicide for fathers following a relationship breakdown. @minderoo.bsky.social

Kicking off day two of the AFRS, Invited Speaker Richard Fletcher, Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle, NSW, gives a thought provoking speech on changes in Fatherhood research in the last decade. @minderoo.bsky.social

Our final speaker of Day 1, the inspirational Mark Williams speaks on the importance of recognising symptoms of birth related trauma for fathers and it's association with increased risks of PTSD and suicide in men in the postnatal period. @minderoo.bsky.social

Closing a fascinating and insightful first day of the AFRS, Anna Tarrant, Professor of Sociology from University of Lincoln, UK, presents over zoom the importance of advocating and campaigning to enhance policies and create inclusive parenting pathways for fathers. @minderoo.bsky.social

Following lunch, we heard from a range of presenters on how to best engage fathers and encourage their participation in paternal parenting programs, such as Wayne Bruce from the Tresillian's Circle of Security and Matthew Aquilina from Parenting in Partnership. @minderoo.bsky.social

An amazing presentation on the history of fatherhood research by Professor Brenda Volling from the university of Michigan, followed by valuable insights into the predictors of paternal mental health by Associate Professor Jacqui Macdonald from Deakin University. @minderoo.bsky.social

Have you registered for the 2025 Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium? Better hurry, there are only 2 days left until registrations close. Visit mappresearch.org/australian-f... to book your post.

Only 9 days until the 2025 Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium! View the program to see the fantastic lineup of speakers, presentations and discussions: mappresearch.org/australian-f... Registrations close on Friday (25 April).

The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium is proudly sponsored by our Silver Sponsor Tresillian. Visit the Tresillian website to see how they support families: tresillian.org.au Make sure to register to attend the symposium: mappresearch.org/australian-f...

The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium is proudly sponsored by our Silver Sponsor: @minderoo.bsky.social Visit the Minderoo Foundation website to see how they support families and our community: minderoo.org Make sure to register to attend the symposium: mappresearch.org/australian-f...

The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is proudly sponsored by ongoing Foundation Sponsor: Dads Group. Visit the Dads Group website to see how they support fathers: dadsgroup.org Make sure to register to attend the symposium: mappresearch.org/australian-f...

The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is excited to have Professor Anna Tarrant as our Invited Speaker on Thursday 1 May to share her insights on father inclusion and working with young fathers. Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...

The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is honoured to have Professor Brenda Volling as our Keynote Speaker on Thursday 1 May to share her research and insights on the importance of fathers. Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...

Join us to celebrate the 10th year of the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium on 1 & 2 May, 2025. Keynote and invited speakers, research findings, discussion & networking with fatherhood researchers, practitioners and advocates. Make sure to register to attend: mappresearch.org/australian-f...

Upcoming ARACY webinar - Shaping Fatherhood’s Role in Child and Family Health  Wednesday, 26th March | 12:00 - 1:00pm AEDT | Online Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of fatherhood in health policy. Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e6645...

The AFRC acknowledges all mothers, grandmothers and mother figures on this International Women's Day. Thank you to all of the women who are partnered with, support and provide care for father figures across our communities.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED! 3 days left for #Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners to SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025. Submissions close 23 December. mappresearch.org/australian-f... Melbourne & online, 1 & 2 May 2025 #AFRS2025

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED! One more week for #Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners to SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025. Submissions close 23 December. mappresearch.org/australian-f... Melbourne & online, 1 & 2 May 2025 #AFRS2025

All #Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners, reminder to SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025. Just 3 days to left! Submissions close 16 Dec. mappresearch.org/australian-f... Melbourne & online, 1st & 2nd of May 2025 #AFRS2025

#Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners, reminder to SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025. Only one week to go! Submissions close 16 Dec. mappresearch.org/australian-f... Melbourne & online, 1st & 2nd of May 2025 hashtag#AFRS2025

#Fatherhood researchers, services and practitioners, SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT to present at the Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025! Submissions close 16 Dec. mappresearch.org/afrs-2025-ab... Join us in Melbourne or online on the 1st & 2nd of May 2024 #AFRS2025

Did you know that some dads don't get to spend much time with friends? And that this can affect their mental health? Watch this short video from the AFRC to find out more about the importance of peer support for fathers. youtu.be/4DXUlIsENpE #fatherhood #PMHWeek2024

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These Starter Packs are super helpful so I made one of scholars who study fathers, fatherhood, and fathering. Let me know if you would like me to add someone or if you would like to be added (or be removed 😂). go.bsky.app/M4w6b6A

Hello! I’m trying to put together a perinatal mental health research starter pack. Please comment if you want to be added and share to advertise! ❤️ #academicsky go.bsky.app/9oEsdih

The AFRC is sponsor of Day 7 (Fathers & Peer Support) of Perinatal Mental Health Week, 17 – 24 November. Thank you to Frank Alexopoulos for sharing his story of struggling with depression and anxiety after his children were born, on the lived experience panel, at the PMHWeek launch in Canberra.

Today is International Men's Day and the theme is "Positive Male Role Models". Few male roles are as important as being a positive and involved father. Share the AFRC's Fatherhood Bulletin with a dad you know, to find stories from fathers and the latest research. mappresearch.org/fatherhood-c...