• 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

  • Band of Brothers

    25 September, 2026

    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

  • Men Encouraging One another presence

    18 September, 2026

    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

  • Men Open Up

    15 September, 2026

    "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

  • Men Healing Masculine Soul

    11 September, 2026

    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

  • Strong Men

    9 September, 2026

    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

  • Fathers Forever

    4 September, 2026

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Forge

    24 July, 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.

    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

  • Shoulder

    17 July, 2026

    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 Rebuilt Man

    10 July, 2026

    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

    3 July, 2026

    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

  • Dads Catches Son Time Is Running Out

    26 June, 2026

    30 June is only a few days away, and we still have some way to go to reach our 2026 EOFY funding goal of $140,500. Time is running out to make a tax-deductible donation to help Dads4Kids continue building men, growing fathers, and changing generations.

    Nathaniel Marsh

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