KEY POINTS
SUPPORT TO BE INVOLVED FATHERS
How well dads are supported predicts how involved a father is with his children including
- Being a dad is important to their identity
- They are confident in their fathering abilities
- They are supported in their role of being a dad
Active Dads hopes to involve granddads and other dads to help rebuild this support network for dads so they can confidently be more involved with their children.
“Supporting other dads to be the best version of themselves is a key strategy to raising the next generation of resilient, capable, respectful and confident young adults” - John Corlett, Active Dads
SEEKING GRANDADS
It is staggering to know that almost half (47%) of ill health and death amongst males is from preventable diseases including cardiovascular diseases, mental health conditions/substance use disorders and injuries & musculoskeletal conditions. Regular exercise is essential in preventing and managing these diseases. Source here
“So for grandads it’s a win win, they get to help the new generation of dads by passing on their wisdom and guidance, and they can get a bit healthier playing a game of soccer with the grandkids while doubling the chance they will still be here tomorrow to see them grow up.” - John Corlett, Active Dads
GOOD OUTCOMES FOR KIDS
Children with involved fathers have a strong foundation for child well-being. They are at lower risk for a host of poor childhood outcomes including:
- Emotional and Behavioral Problems
- Issues with the law
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Suicide
“I have a passion for the unique role a father figure plays in the development of children from the moment they enter the world right through their early 20's and beyond” - John Corlett, Active Dads
KEEPING MEN HEALTHY
It is staggering to know that 47% of ill health and death amongst males is from preventable diseases including cardiovascular diseases, mental health conditions/substance use disorders and injuries & musculoskeletal conditions. Source here
Regular exercise is essential in preventing and managing these diseases.
Around 80%of men indicate they would be very unlikely or unlikely to seek help from a helpline like Lifeline. Research shows that activity and purpose are important factors to engage men and get them talking about the issues they are facing. Source here
OUR MISSION
Active Dads has a goal to ensure Dads and their kids are physically healthy, mentally resilient, have strong bonds with each other, and stay connected to the community.
We do this through:
- Getting Dads and their kids active and into the outdoors
- Creating spaces where dads can engage with their kids in a dad centric way
- Promoting dads to connect with other dads
- Removing social and economic barriers leading to social isolation for dads and their kids
- Bringing dads and their kids together to help their community
- Advocate the importance of the role of a father figure to a child’s development
We are open to Dads of all types including:
- Dads with little kids
- Dads with teens
- Dads with adult kids who may no longer live at home
- Single Dads
- Separated Dads
- Step Dads
- Expecting Dads
- Dads who have been estranged from their kids
- Dads of Dads
GET INVOLVED
Partners of dads and mums of dads can go across to the website to at activedads.au register and receive updates for events. Hopefully nudge the dad in their lives to come along to an event with the kids.
Dads can join us at one of our events, or also join our Active Dads Facebook group for general dad chit chat.
Any organisation wanting to help support local dads can reach out to John directly: John Corlett, Ph:0425 214 201
PHOTOS
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