4Dads

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 & Kids Breakfast Club A free interactive breakfast club for Dads and their kids, and to meet other Dads in the area.
  • Playgroup 4DADS: This playgroup is open to all dads and has FIFO and shift worker dads in mind, offering weekly sessions you can attend anytime you are home.
  • Dads Counselling Sessions: Book a Dads 1-1 no cost counselling session by calling or emailing us.

Call 6164 0619 or email mandurah@relationshipswa.org.au to obtain more information or to register your interest.

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

Upcoming Events

Dads and Kids Breakfast Club

Feel free to drop in for a fun morning with activities for you and your kids at our fortnightly Breakfast Club. Meet other dads and enjoy a free breakfast and a coffee.

When: Fortnightly Saturdays - 10, 24 May  |  7, 21 June 2025

Time: 9.30am-11.30am

Where: Child and Parent Centre Dudley Park – Kooljack Street.

No cost, breakfast included. To book call 4Dads on 6164 0619 or email mandurah@relationshipswa.org.au

Playgroup 4DADS

Join us for a playgroup with lots of play and activities, rhyme time and parenting education every Monday morning. This playgroup is open to all dads and has FIFO dads in mind, offering weekly sessions you can attend anytime you are home.

Along with all the play opportunities for kids Playgroup 4DADS also offers a space where men can connect one-on-one with their children while socialising with other men. It encourages men to get down on the floor with their children to play, to jump, to climb and to have lots of fun. Those who attend will get the opportunity to learn some parenting skills to help strengthen their parenting style, and to rethink how they parent to maximise their connection with their children.

When: Mondays - 5, 12, 19, 26 May  |  9, 16, 23, 30 June 2025

Time: 9.30am - 11.30am

Where: 14 Davey St, Mandurah

No cost. To book call 4Dads on 6164 0619 or email mandurah@relationshipswa.org.au

Dads Supporting Dads BBQ: Let's Talk ADHD

Parenting a child with ADHD isn’t always easy — and as a dad, it can be hard to know where to start.

Join us for a FREE BBQ dinner and a talk just for dads, where we’ll openly chat about what ADHD can really look like at home — the challenges, the misunderstandings and what actually helps.

Hear from two experts who are also parents:

  • Susan Hughes [ADHD coach & parent educator]
  • Mick McKinlay [Educator & dad with ADHD]


When: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 5.15pm - 7.45pm
Where: 14 Davey St, Mandurah

Limited spots available! Book your spot now or find out more: Call 4Dads on 6164 0619 or email mandurah@relationshipswa.org.au

Tuning in to Teens: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Program

Are you a parent of a child aged 10-16 years? Would you like to:

  • Be better at talking with your teen?
  • Be better at understanding your teen?
  • Help your teen learn to manage their emotions?
  • Teach your teen to deal with conflict?

Join our free 4-week Tuning in to Teens Parenting Program and learn how to help your teen develop emotional intelligence.

When: Starts Tuesday 10 June
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm
Where: Relationships Australia WA, 14 Davey St, Mandurah

To register or find out more: Call 4Dads on 6164 0619 or email mandurah@relationshipswa.org.au

DIY Dads at Bunnings Mandurah

DIY Dads is Back! Don’t miss this fun night of DIY and pizza at Bunnings Mandurah.

Join us for a FREE hands-on event where dads and kids can enjoy quality time together with a fun craft activity.

What to expect:

  • Fun DIY craft activity
  • All materials provided
  • Pizza & refreshments


When: Thursday 26 June
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Where: Bunnings, Mandurah

Limited spots available! Book your spot now or find out more: Call 4Dads on 6164 0619 or email mandurah@relationshipswa.org.au

Free Counselling

Book a FREE 1-1 Counselling session on Monday, Thursday or Friday at no cost if you are a Dad and live in the Mandurah or Pinjarra region.

Where: 14 Davey St, Mandurah

For an appointment: call 4Dads on 6164 0619 or email mandurah@relationshipswa.org.au

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