Grandparents' Day in Australia is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of October. The day honours the vital care, support, and wisdom older generations give to their families and communities. Here is a poem written by the son of frequent contributor, Don Mathis.

Discover why dads make a unique difference in their children’s lives, and how the Dads4Kids Fun Camp creates lasting memories through adventure, connection and fun.

The lessons children remember most aren’t always the ones dads deliberately teach. Everyday actions, quiet habits and ordinary choices shape a father’s lasting influence on his children.

A father’s role is not to crush his son in competition, but to sharpen him. By becoming a wise and worthy sparring partner, dad can help his son discover his strengths, overcome weaknesses and grow into a capable, confident man.

A growing family violence system is cutting fathers off from their children, often before allegations are tested. Bettina Arndt examines the scale and consequences of state-imposed alienation.

A dad’s words can shape a child for life. Don’t hold back from telling your children you love them, believe in them and are proud of them.

Coercion strips people of genuine choice, and when institutional power is used to intimidate vulnerable families, autonomy, dignity and trust can quickly disappear.

Knowing your children’s friends is more than protection — it’s a vital part of fatherhood, helping dads guide, encourage and strengthen their children through relationships.

A family separated by legal battles and immigration barriers finds strength in faith, technology and love as a father remains deeply involved in his children’s lives from afar.

Something special happens when men step out of the everyday and focus on being fully present. Dads4Kids recent Men’s Summit and the upcoming Courageous Online Fathering Course create space for presence.

Young men are delaying marriage in record numbers. Researchers say loneliness and unhappiness are following close behind. We need to — and can — reverse these trends.

Healing only happens when men stop being silent — and Men's Leadership Summits exist to make that possible, giving men a safe place to face their pain and begin to heal.

Your kids probably won't say it out loud. But the park trips, the bedtime prayers, the homework sessions — they're storing every moment. Dad, your small investments are compounding in ways you can't imagine.

Masculine traits — strength, competitiveness, risk-taking, the instinct to protect and provide — are often downplayed or seen as dangerous. But the truth is the opposite — strong men and dads are a gift to the world.

Australia’s political class has suddenly discovered that men exist, and new spokesmen are popping up everywhere. But there’s one standout in the pack: Llew O’Brien, National Party MP for Wide Bay in Queensland.

The patterns fathers establish today can shape their families for decades. Thinking ahead with small, intentional choices now can build stronger relationships, lasting faith and a legacy worth passing on.

A Father’s Day message for divorced dads. When fathers have limited time with their children, every moment matters. One dad’s story shows how love, presence and intentional connection can last a lifetime.

Fathers shape families in countless ways, offering strength, guidance, protection and love while building a legacy that can bless generations to come.

Aussie Dadding’s website and socials are a treasure trove of resources and great content for dads and their kids. I absolutely love what they’re doing.

Every home has an emotional climate kids can feel but rarely name. Here's what shapes it, why it matters more than we realise, and how to build one that lets children thrive.