Support Organisations

Our mission:

To conduct life impacting programs for fathers and their children through the use of education, support and activities.
To provide information and assistance to professionals who provide services to fathers and their children
The Australian Camp Connect Association is ALL about Dads & Kids. We are committed to helping ensure that the relationship that fathers [or significant males] have with the children in their life is one based on 'engagement', active participation, fullfillment, trust, respect, love and of course ... some serious fun!

Camp Connect is for ALL fathers, whether you are married, separated, single, divorced, repartnered, stepfather or a godfather. You may be an uncle or just someone who finds themselves with a special child in your life ... it doesn't matter. The only thing that does matter is that you you want to make a long-term positive difference to the child[ren] in your life!

We are a Not For Profit Incorporated Association, based in Victoria that was founded for the following purposes;

To run programs that will provide life impacting positive outcomes for ALL fathers [ or significant males ] and their children.
Where there has been family breakdown, to re-establish the vital bonding between these fathers and their children.
Through education, affirm and empower fathers of the vital role they have to play in raising their children.
To educate fathers of the significant impact that they can make on child development outcomes and provide them with the necessary parenting skills that will enable them to produce positive long-long term development outcomes with their children.
To empower fathers with practical & creative tools to be able to communicate, interact and play with their children at different levels.
To facilitate children connecting with their fathers at a deeper level and improve in their level of communication, confidence and self esteem.
Camp Connect is founded on serious life strategies - through specialist programs that are realized in a camp environment. Camp Connect provides an opportunity to bring dads and kids together to connect - in a unique way… by having serious fun.

How does it work? That's easy - just grab the kids, your sleeping bag, torch... and enjoy!

Dictionary for Dads arose amid concerns of every day fathers who sought to
promote their knowledge, education ,experience and resources as it pertains
to becoming an excellent father. As an organization our goal is to assist
Dads in raising happy healthy children.

Our belief is that Dictionary for Dad's will provide resources and
information which will be fundamental in helping men make informed
decisions based on education, research and practical experience all
provided by Dictionary for Dad's. In doing so this will not only reinforce
the male role model in our society it will increase the social welfare of
children throughout the world.

We understand that parenting is often complex and confusing with many
variables including but not limited to nutrition, medical, psychological,
developmental, environmental, marital, social and academic. It is our aim
to provide every dad with education, information and resources for all
dilemmas when they occur.

Dictionary for Dads believes that the label of a "dad" is one which is
earned not one that is provided through the birth of a child.

This is a community and support site, for people interested in going the cloth nappy route, or those stay-at-home parents involved in cloth nappy businesses.

"Everything you need to know about modern cloth nappies in Australia and New Zealand. Oz Cloth Nappies is an established community site, offering comprehensive information, support and advocacy for parents, work-at-home nappy business owners, and others"

Lots of good info for Dads with daughters. Unfortunately a lot of it is paid content, but there is a fair bit of free stuff.

This site is for New Zealand’s teenage fathers and fathers-to-be, their parents, and their kids. Lots of positive first-hand stories and links to useful resources. Definitely worth visiting if you're facing the challenge of being a father a little earlier than you may have expected.

Man Alive is New Zealand's biggest and most comprehensive men's centre dedicated, since 1996, to working with men and boys on issues that affect their lives.

They provide courses, counselling and resources to support men in the New Zealand community.

"Run by men for men, Man Alive's team is dedicated to working with men in straightforward and practical ways. We believe that men are strengthened when they stand in a healthy community of men who support them as they face transitions in their lives."

Child and Youth Health promotes the health, well-being and development of children, young people and families across South Australia by providing:

* support to parents in areas of parenting
* health services for infants, children and young people
* support for families and children with additional needs
* up-to-date health information for parents, children and young people.

They have a helpline for parents in South Australia:

1300 364 100 (local call cost within South Australia)

In New Zealand more than 700 sets of twins, 15 sets of triplets and on average one set of quadruplets are born each year.

If you are expecting, or raising multiples, the New Zealand Multiple Birth Association can help you.

Lots of help for mothers taking on breastfeeding. Don't listen to anyone who says it always 'comes naturally'... breastfeeding can be difficult, traumatic, painful and demoralising if things don't go right. These people can help.

My advice though...? Do what is right for Mum and baby, and sometimes that means knowing when the stress of the situation outweighs any potential benefits.

If you've got more than one on the way... congrats! You may need a bit of help though... these people have some of the answers and you get to join an exclusive group!