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.

We can avoid challenges and, for a while at least, this might feel comfortable. But it has a price. Living courageously is not easy, but it leads to growth, fulfilment and greater sense of joy in your life.

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.

Twenty-five years on, "Band of Brothers" still reminds us of the courage, brotherhood and leadership forged when ordinary men rise to extraordinary challenges.

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.

The ‘mental load’ is trending online as a woman’s burden. But if we only count tasks and time, we miss half the story – because someone also sets the standard, and that makes a big impact on the dynamic. 

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.

"Men need to open up more" is a comfortable thing to say. But it also avoids the reality that men can't use a feminised mental health system. Instead, let’s start fixing the systems that leave them alone.

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.

A powerful Men’s Summit, a heartfelt Father’s Day reflection, and one father’s remarkable story remind us why being present matters for generations.

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.

Fathers pushed to the margins by DCJ's child protection system face a hidden mental health crisis. This piece exposes how paternal exclusion fuels preventable suicide — and demands urgent reform.