Young men still want marriage and family, but growing numbers feel discouraged by a culture that criticises masculinity. Rebuilding trust means restoring dignity and hope.
Lisa Britton
Your support has helped us change the world for the better, as Dads4Kids has poured our heart, soul and finance into the global promotion and celebration of International Men’s Day.
Warwick Marsh
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.
Jay Payleitner
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.
Nathaniel Marsh
Twenty-five years on, "Band of Brothers" still reminds us of the courage, brotherhood and leadership forged when ordinary men rise to extraordinary challenges.
Nathaniel Marsh
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.
Nathaniel Marsh
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.
Kurt Mahlburg
"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.
Lisa Britton
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.
Warwick Marsh
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.
Byron and Francine Pirola
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.
Bettina Arndt
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.
Nathaniel Marsh
In the quiet moments, a growing number of young men are confronting a hard truth about themselves.
Lisa Britton
Maleness is born, but manhood is forged. Discover how intentional challenges, brotherhood and mentorship shape men—and why Andrew Gray’s new Forge program and the 2026 Men’s Summit matter for men of every generation.
Nathaniel Marsh
Couples are adopting natural fertility methods (also called Natural Family Planning) with new vigour. Not only do these methods help couples plan their families reliably, they connect the couple in a profound way with the essence of their masculinity and femininity.
Byron and Francine Pirola
Joel Phillips didn't hand his son a screen — he handed him an opportunity. Now seven-year-old Miles' catchy tune "Eastern Rosellas" has gone viral, proving imagination and dad-time are a powerful combination.
Nathaniel Marsh
It’s been said women have relationships face-to-face while men have relationships shoulder-to-shoulder. As a husband, father of five daughters, and CEO whose work is encouraging men to be the best they can be, I couldn’t agree more.
Nathaniel Marsh
When a woman who'd written a bestseller for women called to ask for help reaching men, my first instinct was caution. But Dawn Williams is offering men something powerful, and her upcoming book, "The Rebuilt Man", will help men rediscover the man they were created to be.
Warwick Marsh
Shed Happens is a non-judgemental place where blokes can be honest and talk about the good, bad, happy or sad rather than bottling it up.
Nathaniel Marsh
Father absence is not a marginal variable in gang formation; it is the epicentre. Yet, it's largely a hidden — or ignored – engine of global violence.
Patrick O'Connor
As we toast the United Nations for reaching its 80th anniversary, let’s raise a glass to its noble pursuit of global harmony, and then, perhaps, spill a little for the boys and men it seems to have quietly forgotten in its quest for gender equality.
Lisa Britton
News
Dads4Kids News is for writers to share insights, stories, the latest research and news to encourage dads and their families.
Most Read
The opinions of our writers are not necessarily the opinion of Dads4Kids. Please do your own research and come to your own conclusions. We welcome feedback and if you would like to submit an article to Dads4Kids, please contact the editor at info@dads4kids.org.au























