Shifting Your Mindset

Each session incorporates three key elements: 
· Stay and play
· Relationship-building activities 
· DadsTalk, a 30-minute session on a Talk Show / podcast via radio (encouraging more open conversations with Fathers)

Becoming A Dad / Separated Dad workshops 

Support dads in developing confidence about the new role during the prenatal period. 
During the sessions dads will receive information about:
· basic infant care
· safety
· development
· healthy attachment 
· brain development
· critical skills for how to recognise and respond to their baby’s emotions.

Designed to address the emotional and practical aspects of fathering through all stages of separation. 

In an interactive group setting for dads, participants will: 
· Gain skills necessary for relating to children during and after separation. 
· Learn strategies for minimising conflict with your former spouse or partner.
· Given the opportunity to listen to other fathers and share their own stories.
Certificates of completion are offered to qualified participants. 

Young Father's co-facilitated group

Providing expecting and parenting teen fathers with support, fathering skills and resources.

This co-facilitated group model will provide them with a safe, educational and positive place to be with others going through similar experiences, as well as to learn important relationship skills. 

The content of the group meetings is based on the stories young fathers share about their everyday lives the challenges they face:
· the strengths and resources they draw on
· skill-building activities
· knowledge about child development (including the latest in brain science)
· practical parenting tips
· Thematic ‘virtual visits’ from guests via video.