• father

    7 April, 2026

    My father knew what was worth having and provided us with an ideal lifestyle. Our old weatherboard house was no showplace, but it was full of contentment, laughter and security.

    Roland Foster

  • Easter

    2 April, 2026

    Easter arrives each spring with something most dads don't fully realise: a ready-made opportunity to lead their families toward what matters most.

    Ken Canfield

  • removal of children

    31 March, 2026

    The removal of children is not a neutral act. It is shaped by political ideology, inequality, and unchecked state power — demanding urgent scrutiny and systemic reform.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • neighbourhood fun

    30 March, 2026

    For toddler parents with active and curious children, there are free or affordable activities you can find in your local Aussie neighbourhood to exercise their imagination and boost their confidence.

    Jean Seah

  • Eyes Up: The View of Fatherhood You've Been Missing

    26 March, 2026

    The daily, often mundane work of fatherhood — bedtime conversations, consistency in discipline, the showing up again and again — this is the soil where transformation happens.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Openness to Life is for All of Us

    25 March, 2026

    Being ‘open to life’ is a posture of open hands before God, our Lord and Father in Heaven. It’s a disposition of heart that says: Everything we have is Your gift, O Lord – may we welcome Your children and love them as You do.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • parents without children

    24 March, 2026

    When a society removes children from their parents, it must confront a question that goes beyond policy, beyond procedure, beyond bureaucratic justification: What kind of country are we becoming if we allow hope itself to be taken from those who have already lost the most?

    Patrick O'Connor

  • Dad

    19 March, 2026

    Your job pays the bills. But "Dad" is the title that defines your legacy. This piece is a call to fathers to own the role that matters most.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Power of Prayer

    18 March, 2026

    Prayer doesn't change God — it changes you. Discover why prayers sometimes seem unanswered, and how opening your heart to grace transforms both you and your marriage.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • separation

    17 March, 2026

    A book review of "Surviving Separation: Understanding Family Law Without Confusion" (released in January 2025) by Graham McFarland. This is a practical, Australia-focused guide that aims to turn confusion into a step-by-step roadmap.

    David Maywald

  • Show Me The Father

    13 March, 2026

    The Kendrick Brothers’ 2021 documentary "Show Me The Father" is well worth watching. Directed by Rick Altizer, it beautifully weaves together a series of stories highlighting the importance of fatherhood.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • dad

    12 March, 2026

    Are you building your kids up or wearing them down? Discover practical ways to become the dad who makes his children feel safe, known, and loved.

    National Center for Fathering

  • fur baby

    11 March, 2026

    Fur babies: substitute child, family asset or living therapy doll? In this blog, we discuss some different views on the rise of the Fur Baby culture.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • dad bashing

    10 March, 2026

    In contemporary Australian society, fathers are increasingly depicted as insignificant or inherently flawed within family life. This cultural trend, often described as 'dad bashing', reflects a broader pattern of diminishing the value of fatherhood.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • home

    5 March, 2026

    As institutions adopt new cultural norms, parents can no longer outsource character formation. The home, not the system, is now the decisive arena shaping strong, resilient sons and daughters.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • parenting

    3 March, 2026

    STEP stands for Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. Basically, it is a method to provide guidance and discipline to a child – and it works. It works for infants, and it works for teenagers.

    Don Mathis

  • year

    26 February, 2026

    Make this the year your children remember for all the right reasons. A simple daily tradition—five focused minutes of presence—can build trust, deepen connection, and shape a lasting legacy.

    National Center for Fathering

  • dad

    25 February, 2026

    An empty-nest father urges busy dads to pause amid the chaos, recognise God’s glory in each season of family life, and trade frustration for gratitude before the fleeting years slip away.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Valentine’s Day

    19 February, 2026

    Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance. It’s a powerful opportunity for dads to intentionally affirm their daughters and sons, shaping their identity, security and understanding of love for years to come.

    National Center for Fathering

  • speak life

    12 February, 2026

    An uplifting call to fathers to harness the power of their words, reject self-limiting speech, and intentionally speak life, courage and affirmation into their children and themselves.

    Toby Cusack

  • stolen generation

    10 February, 2026

    The current Family Law System is biased against fathers and routinely deprives children of their biological birthright to equal access with their mother and fathers. This legislation creates a new stolen generation of children who, in many cases, are taken away from their fathers.

    Patrick O'Connor

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