#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.

New research from the MAPP Study shows that men who had poor relationships with their parents were more likely to experience shame as adults doi.org/10.1007/s442... 🧵1/4

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

Around one in ten men experience mental health issues after having a baby. But many don’t seek help.

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...

📢 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

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

The other side of postnatal depression: what about Dads? buff.ly/fbc9hS7 Demetra Christodoulou reviews a new RCT from Pakistan testing “Learning Through Play Plus Dads”: a group parenting programme designed to support #Fathers with #PostnatalDepression. 🧵 THREAD

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).

Thank you @profatarrant.bsky.social

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...

Baby loss: A father’s perspective. Adam Ottley-Porter, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and University Lecturer, opens up about the loss of his son Joshua, and how this profound experience has shaped both his personal and professional journey. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

The issues boys and men navigate are diverse and messy, linked to socioeconomic inequalities, geography and social history.

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...

#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