• 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

  • United Nations Urged to Recognise Fathers as Essential

    30 June, 2026

    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.

    Lawrence DeMarco LLM

  • pexels-zekiokur-14519816-CROPPED

    25 June, 2026

    The idea that men throughout history were lazy and treated family as an afterthought is a modern myth that flattens the reality of male sacrifice.

    Lisa Britton

  • The of Gangs Worldwide

    23 June, 2026

    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

  • Marshes at the Opera House Turning Hearts

    19 June, 2026

    Turning hearts of dads to their children, and the hearts of the children to their dads, is at the core of what Dads4Kids is all about.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Mens Leadership Summit MLS 2025-195

    12 June, 2026

    After addiction almost destroyed Crawford Dagger's life, time spent in prison, and the loss of his children, he thought his story was over. Then a powerful decision to change, and the support of men's ministry Dads4Kids, helped him to rebuild.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • passion

    10 June, 2026

    Passion is a desire for union and communion; to be one with each other in body and soul. It transforms our motivation and the way we perceive our responsibilities, making the everyday tasks of building a home and supporting family more life-giving and rewarding.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Why Dads4Kids Exists

    5 June, 2026

    The data shows that fatherlessness contributes to almost all the social issues facing our nation today. The statistics are grim, but there is hope, and Dads4Kids is leading the way.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • policies

    2 June, 2026

    Can DCJ caseworkers avoid accountability by claiming they are “just following policies”? This article argues that discretion, legal responsibility, and ethical obligations cannot be outsourced.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • False Light

    26 May, 2026

    When government agencies control the narrative, truth becomes a casualty. This analysis examines how false light operates as a structural weapon within Australia's child protection system.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • Llew O'Brien and Family Parliament

    22 May, 2026

    Llew O’Brien MP is the Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. He's a man on a mission, and we need thousands more like him.

    Warwick Marsh

  • wedding

    20 May, 2026

    More couples are starting out in marriage with financial debt – student loans, mortgages and credit debt. The last thing they need is wedding debt. 

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • On Turning 75

    19 May, 2026

    As I look back on 75 years of life, I reflect on what has influenced me; what has shaped my life.

    Don Mathis

  • boys

    15 May, 2026

    It should be no secret that boys and men across the world are struggling. These sobering statistics don’t just affect boys and men; they negatively impact whole communities.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • Declare Your Delight, Dad

    14 May, 2026

    Your kids won't remember every word you said or every lesson you taught. But they'll remember how your face looked when they walked into the room. When you declare your delight, when you let wonder show on your face, you're shaping how your children see themselves and how they'll love their own families someday.

    Guest Writer

  • children

    12 May, 2026

    When the state removes a child, families expect protection — not permanent silence. This investigation exposes how NSW's child protection system has become a machine for irreversible family separation.

    Patrick O'Connor

  • Thank God for Mums

    8 May, 2026

    A heartfelt tribute to Alison Marsh, co-founder of Dads4Kids and mum of five, celebrating her resilience, loyalty, creativity, and unconditional love this Mother's Day.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • happy marriage

    6 May, 2026

    Three research-backed habits dramatically reduce the risk of your marriage dissolving — and they're ones that Christians have championed for centuries. The data might just surprise you.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • practice

    5 May, 2026

    When caseworkers are burned out, unsupported, and politically pressured, families pay the price. Inside the systemic failures driving erratic practice at New South Wales's child protection agency.

    Patrick O'Connor

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