The Fathering Project

To all the dad's and father figures across our school, you are invited to join the Aberfeldie Primary School Portal and Dads Group. Through this you can access research based advice for parenting, as well as information about upcoming events. Please click here for more information about the group and how to join. OR go to this link in your browser: https://portal.thefatheringproject.org/dads-group/aberfeldie-primary-school-dads-group/

Our Buildings and Grounds sub-committee are looking to lead some events for the dad and father figures of our students next term - potentially starting off with a barefoot bowls catch up in Term 4.  There will be more information to come about how to get connected and involved at the beginning of next term. 

About the Fathering Project

At the Fathering Project we recognise that fathers, and father figures, play a vital role in children’s lives. The evidence demonstrating fathers’ potential to positively influence their children’s health and mental health, social success and academic achievements is now robust, indisputable, and compelling.

Absent, disengaged, ill-equipped or busy fathers is a significant social issue damaging the lives of Australian children and young people. 

We’re living through a time of rapid social change, where community views of fatherhood are actively changing. Many fathers and father figures are struggling to fulfil the joys, challenges and responsibilities of being an engaged dad. Many Dads are struggling alone, contributing to poor mental health outcomes and higher rates of suicide and domestic violence. Delivering engaging prevention and intervention programs and research-based resources will equip fathers with the skills to be the best Dad they can be and improve the lives of fathers, children and families for generations to come.

The Fathering Project provide useful, evidence based, topics - such as the one attached.