Dads to be

The following links have been selected by the Lower Great Southern Communities for Children team. We have made every effort to select relevant sites that are informative and accurate. The material linked is to provide information only. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified practitioner. If you have any concerns see your GP, Practice Nurse or Child Health Nurse.


Link: Men’s Advisory Network: Where to go for fathering assistance

Link: Bruce Robinson’s suggestions on “what kids need from their dads”
Link: Fatherhood Foundation - complete website for fathers
Link: Dads in the Early Years – father focussed resources from Meerilinga
Link: Raising Children - for fathers
Link: Parenting and Child Health: the importance of being a dad
Link: Headspace - Access to support workers and counsellors for youth aged 12-25 year olds
Link: Young House (Albany) - Support for youth aged 15-25 years
Link: Healthy Start is an Australia-wide strategy to support parents with learning difficulties

The next site is a Western Australia Government Department for Communities site. It contains information from parenting tips through to dealing with divorce:


Link: Kidslife: fathering school aged children and the challenges that each stage brings
Link: Resilience building and what steps parents can take to promote resilience in their children
Link: For parents with learning difficulties

To find services in your local area click here:http://www.serviceseeker.com.au/

If you know of other supports or services within our region that we have not listed, please let us know by clicking on “contact us” at the base of the home page. This will help our site stay current and accurate. Thank you.