Helpful links

Dads in Distress is a dedicated support group of Australian men whose immediate concern is to stem the present trend of male suicide due to the trauma of divorce or separation...Current statistics that have been published, indicate too many men will take their own lives in preference to facing family, friends and importantly their own children with the failure of the relationship...  We aim to prevent this incidence from occurring by showing the men and the community at large that someone really cares...

dads 'n' kids

dads 'n' kids is a group of links created for divorced and separated fathers in Australia and their kids. It contains helpful information that enables you to cope better with the issues after marriage and relationship breakdown. dads 'n' kids also provides fun and proactive activity ideas to do with your kids. 

 

Dads on the Air

Dads on the Air Dads On The Air is a successful community radio show based in Sydney which specifically targets fathers and those who care about them. It is an entertaining mix of news, public information, political commentary, wide ranging interviews and satire bundled up with all the sounds of DJ Uncle Buck's music collection. 

 

DNA Help

DNA Help is a leading independent advice agency, specializing in advice on DNA testing. As DNA Help is a global organization, requests for their expertise are received from around the world. DNA Help, assists people from all backgrounds in understanding the fundamentals of DNA testing and explains the procedure in detail.   

 

Family Assistance Office

The Family Assistance Office gives families in Australia greater choice about Commonwealth Government payments for children and integrated family assistance.

 

Family Court Australia

The Family Court Australia website enables you to access brochures and other relevant information about the Family Court and how it operates. 

 

Family Relationship Centres

This site is your first port of call when you and your family are looking for information about relationship and separation issues. Through information and referral the Centres help families strengthen relationships and deal with relationship difficulties. Where families separate, the centres provide information, advice and dispute resolution (such as mediation) to help them reach agreement on parenting arrangements without going to court. 

 

Fatherhood Foundation

The Fatherhood Foundation website has been prepared to inspire you to catch the vision for excellence in fathering in Australia and to consider supporting the Fatherhood Foundation. 

 

Lifeline

Lifeline helps connect you with "someone who cares". This site is another way in which Lifeline can do just that. Reinforcing their cause and making you aware of the ways in which they can help you or your loved ones, particularly in the area of suicide prevention. 

 

Lonefather Association of Australia

The Lone Fathers Association, is a non-sexist, non-profit, self-help educational and welfare organisation devoted to the interests of lone fathers, their friends, relatives, extended family, carers and children. 

 

Male Depression, Anxiety Attacks or Panic Attacks

For this site author, Graeme, Male Depression, Anxiety Attack and Panic Attack are like the Three Brothers from the dark side who can sometimes travel together. This Site is his story. It's his account of what happened when Depression, Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks each came into his life and changed everything he once took for granted. It also explores the self help actions he took to regain his self-esteem after his encounter with the Three Brothers. 

 

McKenzie Friends

The McKenzie Friends is a service that provides court/tribunal support and trial consulting for people in the courts and government organisations, particularly specialising in helping people who are representing themselves.  

 

Mensline Australia

Men's Line Australia's mission is to provide relevant and accessible telephone counselling, information and referral in order for men to build on their relationship capacities and manage the challenges encountered when faced with disruptions to their family life or their primary relationships. It also provides support and information for women and family members who are concerned about the welfare of their partners, husbands or fathers.  

 

Mens Rights Agency

This National, Non-Profit Organisation provides a better outcome for men and their families who are looking for more time with their children. Issues with shared parenting, fair property settlements, reasonable child support payments, protection against domestic violence and equality in all areas of life? Check out what Mens Rights Agency can help you achieve.

 

Parental Alienation is Child Abuse

This site is a window into the life of an alienated parent who has felt the pain, in an effort to try and help both the children and the targeted parent, and to help stop or fight the guilty.

 

Shared Parenting Council of Australia

The Shared Parenting Council of Australia was incorporated in September 2002 as a representative body for a range of Parent, Children, Church and Family Law Reform organisations who share the common purpose of prescribing in law, every child's fundamental human right to an equal opportunity and relationship with both their Mother and Father following parental separation or divorce. 

 

Single with Children

Single with Children is an exciting non-profit organisation, run by volunteers, that provides social activities and functions for single parents and their children within the Sydney and Central Coast areas that can be attended on a weekly basis. All single parents, both male and female, are welcome to join Single with Children. Membership numbers approximately 300 adults and 500 children.  

 

Stepfamily Zone

The Stepfamily Zone is an Australian website providing information and support to stepfamilies. This site and organisation believes that Stepfamilies can work and be successful. 

 

The Step Stop

Stepfamily members often feel alone with their struggles and frequently believe that there is nowhere to turn for support, a listening ear, advice or assistance. The Step Stop site is designed to give members of this type of family an opportunity to tell their stories, ask questions of others, voice their concerns, share their ideas and connect with people around the globe who have similar experiences.