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  • Aussie Dadding

    28 August, 2026

    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.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • What Your Kids Feel When Dad's in the Room

    27 August, 2026

    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.

    National Center for Fathering

  • The Conversation No Couple Wants to Have (But Needs To)

    26 August, 2026

    Why couples should talk openly about death early in marriage—not out of morbidity, but as an act of love, preparation, and faith that deepens intimacy while there's still time.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Male Suicides Increasing Under DCJ Intervention

    25 August, 2026

    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.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • The Men in Your Life Are Struggling More Than You Know

    24 August, 2026

    In the quiet moments, a growing number of young men are confronting a hard truth about themselves.

    Lisa Britton

  • Empowering Dads and Granddads

    21 August, 2026

    A recap of the Grandparenthood podcast chat on the impact of dads, and a preview of the 2026 Men's Summit at Stanwell Tops, highlighting the National Grandparent Conference happening the same weekend.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Dad, Do You Have Some Growing Up to Do?

    20 August, 2026

    A young mother's line — "he's got some growing up to do" — is a fair description of some men today. Here's what maturity looks like for a husband and father.

    National Center for Fathering

  • heaven

    19 August, 2026

    Raising kids is a lifelong lesson in our journey towards Heaven. Motherhood and fatherhood form us as parents, and we in turn form our children.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Who I’m Fighting For

    18 August, 2026

    A personal reflection on why advocating for boys and men matters — rooted in childhood values, painful losses, and a call for women to see this not as a rivalry, but a shared cause fighting for justice and equality.

    Lisa Britton

  • 17 August, 2026

    Boys' educational failure has been documented for years without a fix, yet six British schools closed the gap using only the budgets they already had.

    Lawrence DeMarco LLM

  • 100 of the Best Books for Men – Transform Your Life by Reading

    14 August, 2026

    David Maywald's new book, "100 of the Best Books for Men", is a curated guide honouring authors and thinkers who illuminate manhood, character, and purpose.

    Warwick Marsh

  • toddler

    13 August, 2026

    A viral video of a toddler watching her parents’ wedding reveals something profound: children draw security not only from being loved, but from seeing their parents love each other.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • miscarriage

    12 August, 2026

    Miscarriage is one of the most common griefs couples face, yet it is rarely discussed. Here's how communities can respond with tenderness rather than platitudes.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Society Wins When Fathers Are Respected

    11 August, 2026

    Men’s happiness is falling, especially among working-class men, as marriage and fatherhood decline. Restoring the value of fatherhood could help rebuild purpose, family, and hope.

    Lisa Britton

  • 1IN3's Submission to the Consultation on the Second Action Plan

    10 August, 2026

    The One in Three Campaign’s submission to Australia’s Second Action Plan calls for a more inclusive response to family, domestic and sexual violence.

    Guest Writer

  • The Forge

    8 August, 2026

    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

  • Communication Curiosity

    6 August, 2026

    One of the most valuable things a dad can build with his children is open communication — the kind where kids feel genuinely free to bring anything to him. Coming with curiosity to the conversation is essential to let your kids know you truly care.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Natural Fertility

    5 August, 2026

    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

  • Boys

    4 August, 2026

    Boys lag girls in literacy, Year 12 completion and university participation, yet there is no national strategy to address these persistent gaps. It's time to support the million-plus boys and young men across Australia in education.

    David Maywald

  • Don and Mum

    3 August, 2026

    I am incredibly grateful to my mum, who took my brothers and me to church every time the doors were open. I thought it was normal. And perhaps it was, but no longer — and that is a pity.

    Don Mathis

  • Eastern Rosellas

    31 July, 2026

    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

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  • Empowering Dads and Granddads

Empowering Dads and Granddads

By |August 21st, 2026|

A recap of the Grandparenthood podcast chat on the impact of dads, and a preview of the 2026 Men's Summit at Stanwell Tops, highlighting the National Grandparent Conference happening the same weekend.

1808, 2026
  • Who I’m Fighting For

Who I’m Fighting For

By |August 18th, 2026|

A personal reflection on why advocating for boys and men matters — rooted in childhood values, painful losses, and a call for women to see this not as a rivalry, but a shared cause fighting for justice and equality.

1708, 2026

Yes, He Can!

By |August 17th, 2026|

Boys' educational failure has been documented for years without a fix, yet six British schools closed the gap using only the budgets they already had.

1108, 2026
  • Society Wins When Fathers Are Respected

Society Wins When Fathers Are Respected

By |August 11th, 2026|

Men’s happiness is falling, especially among working-class men, as marriage and fatherhood decline. Restoring the value of fatherhood could help rebuild purpose, family, and hope.

808, 2026
  • The Forge

Maleness Is Born. Manhood Is Forged.

By |August 8th, 2026|

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.

508, 2026
  • Natural Fertility

Natural Fertility – Hey What?

By |August 5th, 2026|

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.

408, 2026
  • Boys

Boys: Getting It Right

By |August 4th, 2026|

Boys lag girls in literacy, Year 12 completion and university participation, yet there is no national strategy to address these persistent gaps. It's time to support the million-plus boys and young men across Australia in education.

308, 2026
  • Don and Mum

Thank You Mum

By |August 3rd, 2026|

I am incredibly grateful to my mum, who took my brothers and me to church every time the doors were open. I thought it was normal. And perhaps it was, but no longer — and that is a pity.

3107, 2026
  • Eastern Rosellas

Eastern Rosellas

By |July 31st, 2026|

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.

2807, 2026
  • matriarchy

The Matriarchy Is Alive and Well

By |July 28th, 2026|

The antiquated narrative of “patriarchy” is a remnant of outdated feminist theory. True gender fairness requires acknowledging the current realities — including the growing influence of matriarchy — and addressing disadvantages faced by both sexes.

2407, 2026
  • The Forge

The Forge

By |July 24th, 2026|

Inspired by "The Forge", communities centred on food, fun and faith can shape boys into godly men, with the life-changing power of discipleship and intentional mentoring.

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