• Living Courageously for a Better Life

    2 October, 2026

    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

  • men in crisis / under coercion

    29 September, 2026

    Coercion strips people of genuine choice, and when institutional power is used to intimidate vulnerable families, autonomy, dignity and trust can quickly disappear.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • The Mental Load is an Equal Opportunity Frustration

    23 September, 2026

    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. 

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Parenting Across Borders

    22 September, 2026

    A family separated by legal battles and immigration barriers finds strength in faith, technology and love as a father remains deeply involved in his children’s lives from afar.

    Jean Seah

  • Dad You Matter

    10 September, 2026

    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.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Don't Be Surprised, Dad: Thinking 10-15 Years Ahead

    3 September, 2026

    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.

    National Center for Fathering

  • gender war

    2 September, 2026

    The gender war is not merely an online spectacle. Its consequences are reshaping families, schools and workplaces, leaving both men and women struggling.

    Lisa Britton

  • Happy Father's Day

    31 August, 2026

    Fathers shape families in countless ways, offering strength, guidance, protection and love while building a legacy that can bless generations to come.

    Lisa Britton

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Evidence-Based Advocacy

    20 July, 2026

    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

  • Dad

    16 July, 2026

    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

  • Treated Like Criminals

    14 July, 2026

    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

  • The Abuse of Power

    7 July, 2026

    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

  • Newly Married and Already at Risk

    1 July, 2026

    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.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

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