4Dads

Do you live in Mandurah or Pinjarra? Do you need help to strengthen your relationship with your child?

Contrary to popular belief, we don’t always know automatically what to do as a parent. Join other dads of children aged up to 15 years to build skills to assist your child to be positive, flexible and assertive. Research has shown that being a warm and supportive, involved and engaged father impacts positively on your child’s mental wellbeing.

How can we help you?

The 4Dads program offers information, education, referrals and support for fathers of children up to 18 years in the Mandurah and Pinjarra areas.

Dads Supporting Dads: An open drop-in group where fathers can chat about taking care of themselves and their family over a relaxed BBQ.
Workshops: We offer workshops for fathers on a range of topics, including ‘Tuning into Teens’ and ‘Child-Focused Tools’.
Dads Information and Referral Service: One-on-one support to assist fathers to navigate the various resources available to them for their personal growth and parenting abilities.

You can also book a Dads one-on-one session on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at no cost. Located at 21 George Street, Mandurah. Call 61640619 or email 4families.mandurah@relationshipswa.org.au

This Children and Parent Support Service initiative is funded by the Department of Social Services.

Please contact us on 6164 0619 to obtain more information or to register your interest.

Upcoming Events

Dads and Kids Breakfast Club

Feel free to drop in for a fun morning with activities for you and your children. Meet other dads and enjoy a free breakfast and a coffee.

Time: 9:30am-11:30am.

When: Fortnightly Saturdays. 8, 22 Feb, 7, 21 Mar, 4, 18 Apr

Where: Child & Parent Centre 3 Kooljack St, Dudley Park

Dads Supporting Dads BBQ

An open drop-in group where fathers can chat about taking care of themselves and their family over a relaxed bbq with likeminded men. No cost, BBQ meal included.

Time: 6.30-8.30pm

When: First Tuesday of every month. 4 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Apr.

Where: 21 George St, Mandurah

Tuning into Teens

Raising teenagers is a challenge!

This is FREE six session parenting program for parents of 10 to 16 year olds. (Mums are welcome)

Would you like to learn how to:

be better at talking with your teen?
be better at understanding your teen?
help your teen learn to manage their emotions?
help to prevent behaviour problems in your teen?
teach your teen to deal with conflict?

Tuning in to Teens shows you how to help your teen develop emotional intelligence. Teenagers with higher emotional intelligence:

have greater success with making and keeping friends
have better concentration at school
are more able to calm down when upset or angry
tend to have fewer illnesses

Emotional intelligence may be a better predictor of academic and career success than IQ!

Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm

When: Thursdays 27 Feb, 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar, 2 Apr

Where: Relationships Australia - 21 George St, Mandurah

No cost, please call 6164 0619 to register.

Fathering After Separation

This workshop, held in a male-friendly environment, will help you develop parenting skills that are responsive to your children's needs, and to assist you find helpful ways to stay in contact with your children.

Dads Raising Boys

Boys whose dads are involved with them from a young age do better in lots of ways - academically, emotionally and socially. This workshop will discuss the importance of the role Dad's play in the development and nurture of boys.

Dads Raising Girls

Find out how to build a rewarding father-daughter relationship. As the primary male role model in a young girl’s life, Dads play an important role in the development of their self-concept and self esteem.