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DadsLink

Dadslink - Information, activities and support for dads and kids

DadsLink is a new information and activity based parenting network that focuses on fathers and their relationships with their children. It's for all fathers, but in particular hopes to reach separated dads.

Coming Events

Dad's Day Out 2010
Sunday 28 February 11am - 4pm

Portsea Quarantine Station, Point Nepean

Join us for a fun day out with Dad and the whole family.

Mums, partners, grandads, grandmas and friends are all welcome.

BBQ Lunch, Puppet Shows, Music for Kids, Football, Soccer and other games.

Free kids' activities including Sumo Wrestling, Foot Planks and Jumping Castle.

Please contact us for more details: dadslink@ymca.org.au.

Dads Gathering
February (date to be confirmed) 7 - 9pm

Hocokah House (Life is...), Canterbury - contact us for venue details

Discussion group for all fathers - meet other Dads, share experiences and ideas.

Dads and Kids Environmental Camp
Friday 30 April - Sunday 2 May 2010

Join us at McLeod Eco Farm on French Island for a weekend escape.

A great chance for Dads and Kids to get away from "City Life", get back in touch with nature, and share this special time together.

Weekend activities include a farm tour, fishing, bush walking, golf, other sports and games. Your family can also enjoy the fresh produce from the farm.

Download our new DadsLink Calendar for 2009/10 (PDF 164KB) for details on camps, social gatherings, our digital stories project, Christmas party, and other community events.

News

Read the September issue of DadsLink News or read the past issues. To join the mailing list, email dadslink@ymca.org.au.

What does DadsLink provide?

Activities including 'Dads Day Out' events, family camps and weekend activities.
Information and resources on day to day parenting, as well as tackling parent/child issues.
A clinic where fathers can discuss personal and parenting issues, or access professional help.
A quarterly newsletter to keep you informed.