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Latest news: Fathers

Fathering- the toughest job in the world

Dr Vivienne Lewis reflects on what it means to be a father, the trials they face and how the best ones might not always be biological.

Gift ideas for Dad this Father’s Day

Whether Dad likes kicking the footy, grilling on the barbie, or hiking mountainous terrain, CW is here to help you pick the perfect gift this Father’s Day! Check out this range of goodies Dad will absolutely love to open on his special day.

Father’s Day gift guide

If you’re looking for inspired gift ideas or special ways to treat Dad or a special father figure in your life, check out these suggestions from some of the Canberra region’s finest businesses.

How dads can use ‘kangaroo care’ to bond with their infants

An Australian study examining how dads bond with their premature newborns in a neonatal clinic shows the immense power of skin-to-skin contact between father and infant in the initial weeks of life.

Fathers leap into daddy-daughter ballet

Melbourne father of five Brad Harris is one of hundreds of dads putting on a suit and tie this weekend, to step onstage with his daughter for a ballet performance.

Support for ‘use it or lose it’ parental leave for fathers

A proposal for changes to paid parental leave to ensure fathers actually take up their share of entitlements, has won applause from a leading advocacy group.

Fathers of Loss provide support for others this Father’s Day

As Father’s Day nears and many of us prepare festivities, it’s important to also extend support and acknowledgement to the fathers who will be grieving the loss of an infant or child. In...

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