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You have a right to feel safe. If you’re not, you are within your rights to reach out for support. Here are a collection of third party support services that can help you.

Call the emergency services on 000

If your life or someone else’s is in immediate danger, call the emergency services for support.

Mental Health

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is an Australian independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.

Chat Online1300 22 4636

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

Visit Suicide Call Back Service website 1300 659 467

Lifeline

Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.

Chat online13 11 14

MensLine

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for men.

Chat online1300 78 99 78

Families and Children

Child Protection

You should make a report to Child Protection if you have formed a reasonable belief that a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect and their parent has not or is unlikely to protect them from harm of that type.

13 12 78

Parentline

Parentline is a statewide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years.
Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists can give you counselling and information around a wide range of parenting issues.

Parentline13 22 89

Kids Help Line

Kids Helpline is a service for young people to call anytime, for any reason.

Parentline1800 55 1800

Women's Crisis Line

DVConnect’s Womensline is a free helpline for women and their children in Queensland who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

1800 811 811

WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline

A list of crisis support helplines for those experiencing family and domestic violence.

1800 007 339

LGBTIAQ+ Support Services

QLife

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Chat online 1800 184 527

Family Violence & Sexual Assault Support Services

1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is a national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

1800RESPECT1800 737 732

Program goals

• To develop sufficient trust and motivation to engage men in the process of examining their fathering
• To increase fathers’ awareness and application of child-centred fathering
• To increase fathers’ awareness of, and responsibility for, abusive and neglectful fathering and the impact of this on their children
• To rebuild trust with children and plan for the future.

Is this program for you?

Do you live in North Metro WA?

Do you have regular contact with your child/children?

Are you worried about how your behaviour is impacting your relationship with your children?

Are you willing and able to attend a 17 week program?

Do you want to be the best dad you can be?

If you have answered yes to these questions then Caring Dads may be a good fit for you.

How does Caring Dads work?

The Caring Dads program is made up of:

  • a 17-session, group-parenting intervention for fathers. Sessions happen once weekly
  • systematic outreach to mothers to ensure their safety and freedom from coercion
  • ongoing, collaborative case management of fathers with existing service providers and other professionals involved with fathers’ families.

 

Read more here: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/page/Additional-funding-for-Caring-Dads/

Caring Dads program evaluation

https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/page/caring-dads-adaptations/

https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/page/caringdadsaward/

https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/page/kids-first-aileen-ashford-abc-interview-caring-dads/

 

Caring Dads facilitator training

Training events provide an opportunity to join the leading, international network of clinicians working at the nexus of gender-based violence and fatherhood.

Training is organised through the Caring Dads team in Canada, who offer virtual and in person events.

View upcoming training dates here: Facilitator Training — Caring Dads™

 

I just wanted to thank you for your care and professionalism while I worked through some pretty important issues. Changes have been made and maintained, especially in my relationship with my son. I'm more consistent, and honest, and respectful. Generally speaking, I'm more mature and compassionate, having let go of the baggage of the past.

Thanks again, and good luck with the next blokes who come knocking on your door.

Caring Dads client

Interested in finding out more?

For more information about Caring Dads please complete the below form and one of our lovely Intake and Engagement team members will be in touch with you. Alternatively if you would like to speak to someone on the phone please call us on (08) 9249 8601 or email caringdadswa@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au.

Please note: This program is available in WA ONLY. If you are located outside of WA, please enquire with your state-based service provider. Thank you.

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