The Fathering Project

Australia's Best Workplace for Fathers 2024 Ansvar Insurance Australia shares how their policies have directly impacted their employees who have families. Equal caregiving isn’t just essential for child wellbeing and development – it’s a cornerstone of thriving workplaces. Organisations that prioritise their employees’ family needs can expect reduced turnover, heightened productivity, and a strengthened culture that values family wellbeing. To stay ahead, workplaces must go beyond implementing family-supportive policies; they need to foster a culture that actively promotes shared caregiving responsibilities from the top-down. Hear from Kate Klease General Manager, People and Culture on how Ansvar are leading the way in supporting their staff! Read more about their story here: https://lnkd.in/gvmWX_C5 #australianfatheringawards #equalcare

📣 We want to hear from you! What's a cause that you're passionate about and motivates you to make a difference? We're interested to hear your thoughts about what you and your family would love to get involved in. Take our quick survey and let us know what activities excite you the most! 💬 In return you will go in the draw to win one of three $100 gift vouchers. Complete it here: https://lnkd.in/geGXX4jN

Happy World Teachers' Day! 🙌🏻💙 Today, (and every day) we celebrate and recognise the incredible dedication of teachers who go above and beyond to shape young minds and help them to build a bright future. At The Fathering Project, we’ve seen firsthand the positive impact teachers have in the day to day lives of their students – not just in academics, but in fostering their wellbeing, mental health and early development. A special shout out to the teachers and school leaders who also understand the vital role of fathers and father figures in their school communities and work tirelessly to support our school programs. Your work is vital, and your influence lasts a lifetime. 🙌👩🏫👨🏫 Let’s give a big shout out to all the teachers making a difference!

Can you make it to this evening's virtual Dads Group session? 📅 Starting at 7:30PM AEDT and running for approx. 20 minutes This month we are discussing the importance of family meetings and why they should play an integral role in your family-life. Hosted by our Dads Group Team, it's an informal, but informative catch up! What's involved? 👉🏼 Register and sign in via the Zoom link 👉🏼 Login with camera turned on, or off - your choice 👉🏼Listen to some actionable tips from the Dads Group Team 👉🏼A chance to discuss and ask questions 👉🏼Feel free to just listen, or contribute as much or as little as you like. We hope to see you there. Register here: https://lnkd.in/geBgHJun

Becoming a parent often brings moments of clarity about how your own parents raised you, and how it shapes your own parenting style. You might recall times when you now understand they had your best interests at heart – or moments where you swore you'd never be "that parent." "I'm starting to see that this is the phase where you become the parent you swore never to be. Inquisitive when it’s least welcome. (“And what did you do at school today?”) A pedant. (“It can’t be ‘nothing’, you cannot have spent a whole day at school doing ‘nothing’.”) Needy. (“You used to tell me things.”) Sulky. (“I won’t ask again.”) Inconsistent. The way we were raised leaves a lasting mark, for better, or, highlights areas we want to change in our own parenting approach. We would love to hear how your parenting style has been influenced, or changed, by your own upbringing... Do you think how you were raised plays a big part?

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A few of the Sydney team were lucky enough to attend this year's SXSW Sydney with thanks to Mike Gore and the team at Charitabl who generously provided complimentary access. 
 It was an inspiring few days where we heard from thought leaders, experts in their field and personal stories from business leaders and advocates. 
 Some highlights from this week:
 ✨ We heard from Canva's Co-Founder Melanie Perkins who shared her inspiring journey of building Canva from the ground up, a powerful reminder of what’s possible with determination and vision. 
 💡Business leaders and founders discussed the reality of balancing parenting and work. They challenged that there is no perfect 'work-life balance' but instead emphasised the concept of trade-offs in making it all work as parents. 
 🤝 Grace Tame spoke with Associate Professor Campbell Wilson, sharing her story and discussing the harrowing and extremely concerning statistics on child exploitation in the digital world. They highlighted the importance of keeping children educated using resources like eSafety Commissioner as tools. 
 🎬 An engaging panel discussion with a few of the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia content team exploring the balance between creating entertaining yet educational content – something we strive for in all our resources. 
 🎙️ To wrap it up, we enjoyed a live podcast with The Wiggles and Genevieve Muir who shared tips on parenting toddlers. Stay tuned – Gen will be joining us on our podcast in just a few weeks!
 #SXSW24 #Parenting #WorkLifeBalance #ChildSafety

Book your place at our upcoming virtual Dads Group meeting happening next week! 📅 📅We're catching up next Thursday 24th October at 7:30PM AEDT. This month we will be chatting all things family and why setting family meetings is a great way to stay connected with your kids, and partner. Hear tips and tricks from our Dads Group team and chat with other dads. Register here: https://lnkd.in/geBgHJun

Don't forget to lock in your plans for International Men's Day! Supporting your team goes beyond the workplace. Our Lunch & Learn workshops empower your staff to become positive role models for their children – an investment that benefits both their families and your organisation. 📅With spots filling up fast, now’s the time to book! Don’t miss the chance to foster stronger family connections and workplace culture. Secure your session today: https://lnkd.in/ghZ_p3dj #lunchandlearn #IMD2024 #workplacewellbeing

This is what children really want from you... It's simple, and over time, extremely effective in raising thriving children. We spoke with Dr Dr Norman Swan on our podcast about just how important the 5 - 10 age group is in raising children. You have a critical window of opportunity! Listen to this episode on The Fathering Channel or your preferred podcast app: https://lnkd.in/gWAvUiKR Norman has also just released his new book "So you want to know what's good for your kids?" We encourage you to check it out: https://lnkd.in/gT6Mrq_d