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
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
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 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
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
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
Dad, your children don't need you to be perfect; they need you to pay attention — to them, to yourself, to the moments fatherhood keeps bringing your way.
Ken Canfield
What the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can teach every marriage about the gift of frailty.
Byron and Francine Pirola
The antiquated narrative of “patriarchy” is a remnant of outdated feminist theory.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.
Guest Writer
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.
Nathaniel Marsh
A recent meta-analysis of 65 international studies has found that a father’s involvement in the life of his young children significantly predicts their social-emotional development, with the strongest benefits felt by daughters specifically.
Kurt Mahlburg
We’ve heard it said many times – you probably have as well – it goes like this: “People live so much longer these days, it’s unreasonable to expect a marriage to last all their life.” Is it true?
Byron and Francine Pirola
A new submission exposes the stark lack of support and advocacy for male victims of domestic and family violence, challenging Australia to confront an uncomfortable imbalance in care and compassion.
David Maywald
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
The year's halfway point is every dad's halftime break—a chance to reflect, reset, and finish strong by leading his family with greater purpose, presence, and intentionality.
National Center for Fathering
Strong marriages are built on shared dreams, not silent sacrifices. Discover why speaking your hopes aloud can deepen unity, strengthen trust, and help couples flourish together.
Jay Payleitner
Behind DCJ's child protection mandate lies a system that too often criminalises innocent families through fabricated risk, bureaucratic power and a culture of impunity.
Patrick O'Connor
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
Young Aussie dads are more likely than their fathers’ generation to see being the financial provider as their core responsibility, according to a new national survey. The same study also found high levels of confidence and enjoyment in hands-on caregiving among Australian fathers.
Kurt Mahlburg
Sleep deprivation is a recognised means of torture. But what about when the cause is one of our children? In this post we explore how we might sleep our way to a better marriage.
Byron and Francine Pirola
This article argues that systemic failures within New South Wales' child protection system have fostered a culture of coercion, weak accountability and bureaucratic overreach, with profound consequences for vulnerable families.
Patrick O'Connor
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Maleness Is Born. Manhood Is Forged.
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.
Come with Curiosity: How Dads Can Build Open Communication with Their Kids
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.
Natural Fertility – Hey What?
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.
Boys: Getting It Right
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.
Thank You Mum
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.
Eastern Rosellas
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.
Can I Actually Do This? Every Dad’s Question
Dad, your children don't need you to be perfect; they need you to pay attention — to them, to yourself, to the moments fatherhood keeps bringing your way.
The Gift We’d Rather Not Receive
What the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can teach every marriage about the gift of frailty.
The Matriarchy Is Alive and Well
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.
The Forge
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.
The Daughter Difference: A Father’s Emotional Warmth Makes A Positive Impact
A recent meta-analysis of 65 international studies has found that a father’s involvement in the life of his young children significantly predicts their social-emotional development, with the strongest benefits felt by daughters specifically.
Are We Outliving Marriage?
We’ve heard it said many times – you probably have as well – it goes like this: “People live so much longer these days, it’s unreasonable to expect a marriage to last all their life.” Is it true?
Evidence-Based Advocacy
A new submission exposes the stark lack of support and advocacy for male victims of domestic and family violence, challenging Australia to confront an uncomfortable imbalance in care and compassion.
Shoulder to Shoulder
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.
Dad, You’re at Halftime — Here’s How to Win the Second Half
The year's halfway point is every dad's halftime break—a chance to reflect, reset, and finish strong by leading his family with greater purpose, presence, and intentionality.
Verbalise Dreams
Strong marriages are built on shared dreams, not silent sacrifices. Discover why speaking your hopes aloud can deepen unity, strengthen trust, and help couples flourish together.
Treated Like Criminals
Behind DCJ's child protection mandate lies a system that too often criminalises innocent families through fabricated risk, bureaucratic power and a culture of impunity.
The Rebuilt Man: The Story of How One Woman Is Helping Men Find Their Voice
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.
Gen Z Dads are Reclaiming the Provider Role and Enjoying Fatherhood, Says New Australian Study
Young Aussie dads are more likely than their fathers’ generation to see being the financial provider as their core responsibility, according to a new national survey. The same study also found high levels of confidence and enjoyment in hands-on caregiving among Australian fathers.
Sleeping Our Way to a Better Marriage
Sleep deprivation is a recognised means of torture. But what about when the cause is one of our children? In this post we explore how we might sleep our way to a better marriage.
The Abuse of Power
This article argues that systemic failures within New South Wales' child protection system have fostered a culture of coercion, weak accountability and bureaucratic overreach, with profound consequences for vulnerable families.
Shed Happens: Blokes Changing Lives
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.
Remember the Carousel
A carousel is a powerful analogy for children learning to step out on their own and parents, over time, learning to let go.
Newly Married and Already at Risk
Why do some marriages unravel within a decade? Research suggests that what eventually breaks two married people apart often takes root in the first five years.
United Nations Urged to Recognise Fathers as Essential
The International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB) is calling on the United Nations to restore fathers to its vision of the family. Fathers are not optional.
Time Is Running Out
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