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RE: Dad groups

c_j_bubbles@hotmail.com — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:25:58 GMT

Hi,

for dad's in the Logan area, there is a Dad's only playgroup at the new Browns Plains Early Years Centre on Middle Rd, Browns Plains.

RE: Dad groups

james — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:33:58 GMT

Just posted this in a different thread but thought I would reply here as well - I was part of a great at home dads group in Melbourne and would like to start one here.

I'm near North Sydney.

James

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DadsClubDave — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:34:32 GMT

Good to see the interest in dad groups.
there is an online group www.dadsclub.com.au
let me know if it works for you?

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SSAmbitious — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:02:40 GMT

Any dads in the Brisbane/ Logan area feel free to msg me to catch up for a dads group/ just meet other dads in your area.

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sydneypa — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:12:55 GMT

Hi,

My husband and I recently had our first baby. We have tried to find dad support groups and have not been successful. Can anyone let me know if there are any in Sydney. We live in the Parramatta area, but my husband is happy to travel to any other areas.

Di

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Uttuku01 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:22:00 GMT

I have been at home looking after my children for the last 8 years, and I must say the isolation can sometimes send me spare. There are no local groups, though I was a member of a mothers group for 5 years, which was fun. When I'm not cooking or cleaning I invent concepts, fun and mysterious ones. The latest is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWt8rFZNXXM - an idea to built a community that fosters peace from the less popular sectors of society. Maybe all this dad work has driven me nuts, but at least my son and daughter things I do cool stuff.

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Rus — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:04:51 GMT

Where I live (eastern suburbs of Melbourne - there are a number of local gatherings on blokes who stay at home looking after infants. No nearly as many as mothers groups; but then again there isn't that many blokes in that position. They're not all formal. Ie, I note various groups centre around local primary school, gym - you can pass the young mums at the local coffee shop. I had arranged for a few steps dad's to get together for a while. Blokes are harder to organise. But we use to met at the pub after work every few months. Anyway, I suggest you organizes a group yourself - just find one other guy and plan to met somewhere cool every few weeks.

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hutch — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:50:10 GMT

Hi, i just found this website and forum and like the look of it.

I am a stay at home dad and have been going to a dads group in the city of casey in Narre Warren South for 2.5 years now.

We are looking for new dads to come along. Wed 9.30-11.30am

PM or email me for further details.

Cheers, Paul

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mick133 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:48:11 GMT

I'm a Dads faciltator of two dads groups in Launceston,Tasmania

I have been doing this for over three years now.

the dads group works because I'm a dad like them

If you like more info, post a reply

Cheers Mick

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ozimum — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:33:14 GMT

Hi I know what you mean I think its crap there should be dads groups. Like since feminism and empowering women more came about dads just get left behind and its wrong. It should be equal I mean people want equality but what happened to in the home and for dads with playgroup and more help and support services for family and single parent dads. Enough is Enough I say give us a roll too.

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m_c_g_sobotta — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:25:31 GMT

Any SAHDs in Alexandria area of Sydney keen to form a group?

I've got a 3 & 1/2 month old girl.

Michael

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alexaa — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:27:47 GMT

Hi Peter,

Thanks for replying, I would love to come meet your group!!

When would i be able to do this, i am pretty flexible.

-Alex

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A Dad at Home — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:25:11 GMT

Hi there,

Our "Dads at Home" playgroup may be able to supply you enough Dads for your assignment! Let us know if you need us!

Rgds

Peter

Dads at Home

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zacnic — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:55:56 GMT

I have two boys 2 & 4 and see the need to catch up with dads who have children there age.I am in Upwey looking for just casual get together with dads, and kids to play and want to get away to the country more.

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alexaa — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:47:46 GMT

To all stay at home dads,

My name is Alexandra, I am a year 12 student. As part of my HSC I am undertaking the subject Society and Culture, and have chosen my personal interest project to be on “Stay at home Dads.” This project accounts for 30% of my final result. To gain a better understanding of the personal experiences of “Stay at home dads”, I was hoping interview Stay at Home Dads. If there are any of you out there who are willing to answer a couple of questions could you please send me a Private message (PM).

it would REALLY help me out!

i think you guys are doing an awesome job (even if your not a SAHD, just a dad taking more interest in their child's life!)

-Alex

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dadof2rf — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:28:51 GMT

Greetings,

Hello to all the Dads out there, Well i am 26 with two little ones, Fiona 1 in Jan 16th & Robbie 2 31st Aug, We moving down to Casey Area SE Melbourne, just wondering if there is any dads out there wanna start a sort of dad group.. You can contact me on msn mike.webb@hotmail.com...

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diyfather — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:32:27 GMT

Hi Fathers

I am new to this site and would like to share a web site I have started up with a couple of other fathers called www.DIYFather.com included on this site is a new Global Directory of Fathers Groups, which we are growing everyday.

It would be great to get some assistance in growing this directory from fathers across Australia, it also includes fathers keen to setup, or join a Fathers group.

Have a look let me know what you think

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embi — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:38:06 GMT

I'd be interestded in these Dad's go Mad sessions.

I only just realised you were doing them.

Whats the format?

Here's my little girl.

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baudman — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:07:55 GMT

Been a long while since I've been on here. (Been pretty busy).

My regular Dad's go Mad! sessions have now swelled to FOUR! Yay! Now the first Tuesday of the month, still at The Quiet Man in Kensington (Melbourne) from 7pm (ish).

Oh... and I've been on the Dadsquad forum. Early days, but looks pretty good. Will post some more there too - when I have time

So yeah - for those who are keen, have a go at setting up a Dad's group. Three of mine were sourced through DP's Mother's group, and the other is an old work buddy. We find it very worthwhile (and a beer or two never hurts either!)

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Brentus — Tue, 29 May 2007 10:34:34 GMT

Hi

My name's Brent - proud Dad of our little 9 month old Lily. We live in Sydney (Gladesville). I too have noticed the real lack of 'Dad Groups', and Dad resources in general.

We have been trying to start up a web site dedicated to Dads (all Dads, whether they work, stay at home, are single Dads, or whatever) - we've called it Dad Squad (http://dadsquad.com). It is non-commercial, and we started it up because a bunch of us felt strongly that it was an important thing to develop a Dad social network and Dad resources online. We're hoping to build up an online social network of Dads around Australia and when we start getting some critical mass, start organising meeting up "in the flesh". Maybe even have a few beers some time.

Beyond that, we're hoping to build up a whole bunch of articles, links etc which are specifically relevant to life from a Dad's perspective. We're encouraging members to start their own 'Dad Blogs', and contribute articles themselves.

Most of the Dads from Dad Squad are from Sydney, with a couple from around Australia and one or two from NZ.

Anyway, if anyone is interested we'd love to meet you - the url is http://dadsquad.com/. If anyone has any really good ideas on how to grow the Dad network in Australia we'd really really love to hear from you - the site is still in it's infancy and anyone willing to chip in some ideas will be able to help shape how it develops.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Brent

P.S. Don't be put off by the lack of members on Dad Squad... as I said, we're still in our infancy, but with good intentions! If you do log on it would be great to at least post up a 'hello'

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monkeys_dad — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:30:18 GMT

Hi all,

For those in Melbourne's north there's Dads group in Reservoir. Did some searching and found the email of the organiser, weemankelsey@hotmail.com Closest thing I've found to my place so far. Emailed him to find out more, and it sounds pretty good.

Cheers,

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Stan53 — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:38:38 GMT

Yes I am but no I can't. Why? Because I am on late shift that week. What a pity. I know the Kensington is a long way from Frankston but if I wasn't working I would have gone up with Michele my eldest girl. Can one get a feed at that pub?

Never mind, there will be another time.

And may the egos get bigger and the bragging more bold!

RE: Dad groups

baudman — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:27:42 GMT

Stan53 (7/03/2007)

[quote]baudman (7/03/2007)

[quote]How's theego on this guy... quoting himself!?

Hey, we're male! We're supposed to have egos as big as Airs Rock!

Also we are dads! That alone gives us liscense to brag about our kids and be otherwise obnoxious! Go for it![/quote]

OK - so I've done it again.

This time, to let guys in the Melbourne CBD area know that I've scheduled another Dads Go Mad session (any dads, not just SAHDs) for:

The Quiet Man (Irish Pub)
Racecourse Rd
Kensington

Monday, April 2nd.
7:00pm (ish).

Let me know if you're interested.

RE: Dad groups

iristemp — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:27:54 GMT

Hi there,
I am currently researching for a documentary series tentatively titled Growing Up Male for SBS TV (made by a production company called Iris Films). I am currently seeking to talk with various men about their experiences entering, and throughout fatherhood with a view to taking part in filming. I came to this site through a general internet search, as I am currently looking for a Stay At Home Dad. Also a man about to become a father for the first time. If you, or anyone you know may be interested, could you send me a Private Message (PM) to discuss further.

Thanking you,
Carolynne Gordon

RE: Dad groups

pedro — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:47:24 GMT

For any stay at home dads in Sydney or even dads who are off on Tuesday morning, there is a Dads only playgroup at 16 Fitzroy st Kirribilli (out the back of the neighbourhood centre) from 10 till 12. Only kids up to 3 years though (although I take my 4 yr old along as well as my 18 month old. Best of all its free. Its run thru the KU system and there are usually 2 or 3 qualified child care people there to help with any issues.

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TJ — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:11:17 GMT

Hi all,
in response to lack of dads groups,i think the problem would have to more with the fact that alot of dads are not aware that there are groups for them,& most men don't know where to look & society at large can generally be fairly negative towards stay home dads so why should they try.
As a group that are aware of the problem shouldn't we become more active in the community & get the word out & try to work together to promote the fact that we are men & we stay at home to look after our children.
Have a great day
TJ

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Stan53 — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:52:39 GMT

I am doing a search for an organisation called Dads with Prams. It is a world wide organisation for full time dads. That is dads who are the primary care giver for their littlies.

There was a newspaper article about them. Apparently one traveled from Australia to the UK on his own, with his 18 month old son.

I found it! http://www.abc.net.au/newengland/stories/s1453971.htm

I just hope I can post that web site in here. I am going to any way. Should the link get deleted from this post pleasse PM me and I will give it to you.

This group is only for SAHD's. It excludes people like me who are working and not the primary care givers of their children.

I can do even better than that. Look here: http://www.armidale.info/manwithpram.htm

Have fun!

RE: Dad groups

monkeys_dad — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:10:02 GMT

Hey Guys,

What about organising weekend walks around the city or botanic gardens or even local areas for guys in the same area? Exercise, bonding with your children and getting some bloke time in without the better half keeping tabs on you! LOL!

I'm in the northern suburbs of Melbourne (City of Whittlesea), and will be looking to get a Dad's group running (once I'm a Dad that is! 33 days to go!:w00t.

Feel free to contact me if you're in the area.

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man at home — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:46:27 GMT

It seems to be hard to get playgroups for dads going. Too few SAHDs, geographically spread etc..

Is there another way for dads at home to break the isolation?

Dads only chat rooms?

Online games where you can talk to each other while you play?

Any other ideas?

david
www.menathome.com.au

RE: Dad groups

Stan53 — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:45:54 GMT

baudman (7/03/2007)

[quote]How's the ego on this guy... quoting himself!?

Hey, we're male! We're supposed to have egos as big as Airs Rock!

Also we are dads! That alone gives us liscense to brag about our kids and be otherwise obnoxious! Go for it!

RE: Dad groups

baudman — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:13:18 GMT

baudman (19/02/2007)

Next meeting is a Monday night at a local pub. This time, I have 3 starters and myself makes 4. I'll let you know how it goes...

How's the ego on this guy... quoting himself!?

Only had one starter at the pub. We had a good time though, and spoke about a few things, including some heavy father stuff, so that made it worth while. I found out the next day (message on my work phone) that one of the other starters had turned up 30 mins earlier. Bummer!

Will try again next month or so I reckon...

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TJ — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:24:16 GMT

Hi to the all the dads hope you are all doing well.
In regards to playgroups we tried to get a stay home dads gropu going last year
but only 1 dad turned up & he was only off for 6 months.
The group was going to based around Nth Parramatta,due to lack of intrest the group hasn't really got off the ground.
I have been at home now for 18 months & keen to catch up with other dads in the Parramatta area.
If anyone is intersted in starting a dads playgroup I still have access to the building please drop me a line if you are intested.
Have a great day

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baudman — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:59:29 GMT

I've finally pulled my finger out and managed to send out a few emails to get the dads who are in my group of (extended) mates together.

The first meeting, a Sunday afternoon where we could show of the kids in a local park, brought about all of one dad and son.

Next meeting is a Monday night at a local pub. This time, I have 3 starters and myself makes 4. I'll let you know how it goes...

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embi — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:52:09 GMT

I'm new to this site and just wondering if there is a Dad's group in the Werribee area.

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Stan53 — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:15:38 GMT

Sonimum (29/11/2006)

We live in Western Australia. Does anyone know of any playgroups/Father and Baby Groups that are available? Thanks

G'day Sonimum. I don't normally respond to female posters in a male forum, however this time.....

Why not get your husband on here. These forums are just the best I have found. Very accepting and tolerant.

Now, to answer your query. Have a look at this web site http://www.happyfamiliesdownunder.com.au/Children's%20Services/playgroups.htm

It might help. Here http://www.earlyyears.wa.gov.au/mumsDads_usefulInformation.cfm is another. I don't know what they are like. We here in Victoria have an organisation called Playgroups Victoria. They list all the playgroups in Victoria. We have our little girl in two. Stephanie, my wife, and I take it in turns to take Michele along. I do one week and Stephanie the next week. This way we both get to enjoy the children and see them grow. I am the only male who accompanies his children in the two we go to but that's ok. If the ladies are talking about "woman" stuff then I dissappear and leave them alone. I play with the kids. (some would say I am the biggedst kid).

I sure hope your husband is able to find what he is looking for. My personal opinion is that playgroups are excellent for the child as well as allowing the stay at home parent the chance to socialise with others.

Just one more little thingy. I am an ex-sandgroper. Lived in W.A until 5 years ago.

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Sonimum — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:53:42 GMT

Hi All

My husband is a full time carer to our 2 children while I work full-time. I am sure that there are many Dads out there who care full time for their children but I have noticed that there is a huge lack of playgroups and support structures for Dads who are primary carers.

We live in Western Australia. Does anyone know of any playgroups/Father and Baby Groups that are available?

Thanks

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sarahandjohn — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:29:33 GMT

I live down in South East Melbourne, the Local Council, City of Casey has a group organised, an 8 week course called 'Pit Stop - The parenting tune up for Dads' http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/pitstop/ gold coin donation helps pay for coffee and such, looks good, our little one's just on 5 months and I'm planning to book in soon for a look.

Get your local council to contact or at least have a look

Cheers

John

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pedro — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:36:49 GMT

I too was looking around for a few Dads to hang out with during the day. Im in Sydney and recently found out about the Kirribilli fathers playgroup which is on a tuesday from 10 to 12 excluding school hols. Its only for kids up to 3 and its free. There are 2 or 3 early childhood nurses / teachers there to help with any matters that may be of concern. usually 6 to 14 dads turn up. I think its 40 fitzroy st kirribilli, but its run thru north sydney early childhood centre I think so get exact address from them.

Also on the last Wednesday of the month there is a Dads night out (DNO) which a guy called Rick has been organising. A good chance to catch up with a few other dads who are full time carers. (a few part time ones slip in occasionally).

Let me know if anyone knows of any other dads hangouts around sydney. Ive got a boy almost 4 and a girl 13 months.

RE: Dad groups

baudman — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:02:59 GMT

Now that daylight savings is looming, the Belgian Bier Cafe (Bluestone) is just down the road from there!

RE: Dad groups

Stan53 — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:02:42 GMT

Bumping this one.

How did you go with getting a group going?

How about us Melbourne dad's having a get together with our children? I am sure the women would be glad of the break.

There are some child friendly places not to expensive in the city where we could meet. Maybe a picnic in the park over from the Arts Centre. It's easy to get to and a well known location.