Support Resources for Dads

As Dads, we all need a bit of support at some time in our journey. For dads in a time of need, we’ve put together a list of useful resources that may help you – whatever your situation. This list has been put together and contributed by MDN members as they have found them useful – they are to be used as you see fit, we are not mental health professionals and do not give advice.

Anxiety & Depression Checklist – Beyond Blue

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety-and-depression-checklist-k10

Fathers and depression

https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/fathers-and-depression

PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia

https://www.panda.org.au/

Raising Children – The Australian Parenting Website

https://raisingchildren.net.au/

MensLine Australia

https://mensline.org.au/

How is Dad going? Emotional and mental health support for new and expecting dads

https://www.howisdadgoing.org.au/

Dads in Distress Support Services (AKA Parents Beyond Breakup

https://www.parentsbeyondbreakup.com/

1800 Respect – National sexual assault & domestic family violence counselling service

https://1800respect.org.au/

LMK – Let Me Know – Mental health support for emergency service workers and their families

https://www.letmeknow.org.au/