Better Dads

Building Stronger Fathers, Families & Workplaces

 

 

Overview

Better Dads is a preventative, early-intervention employer sponsored program designed to empower fathers with the tools, skills, and support they need to build strong, healthy family relationships. Inspired by the Caring Dads model, the program promotes emotional regulation, positive parenting, and stronger connections at home and at work.

Why Better Dads Matters

Shift work and FIFO roles can place enormous pressure on families. Long hours, time away from home, and high-stress environments often lead to emotional fatigue, strained relationships, and mental overload. These challenges that don’t just stay at home, but follow workers onto the job site, impacting safety, focus, and team culture.

Better Dads is a proactive program designed to support fathers facing these pressures. It equips them with practical tools to strengthen family connections, manage emotional stress, and reduce psychosocial risks — all while helping organisations build safer, more resilient workplaces.

This program is especially valuable for dads dealing with:

  • FIFO or shift-based work demands.

  • Separation, divorce, or co-parenting complexities.

  • Emotional fatigue or behavioural challenges at home.

No judgement. Just support.
Better Dads offers a space for skill-building, connection, and meaningful change; at work and at home.

Our Approach 

Better Dads provides a safe, supportive environment where fathers can learn, reflect, and grow:

  • Interactive Workshops
    Group-based sessions on communication, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.

  • 1:1 Coaching
    Personalised guidance to set goals, manage challenges, and build resilience.

  • Preventative Focus
    Early identification of stressors and harmful behaviours before they escalate.

Benefits

To Employers:

  • Meet Governance & Compliance Requirements: Align with the WA Code of Practice on Psychosocial Hazards and the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 by managing psychological risks linked to family stress.

  • Promote a Culture of Care: Demonstrating genuine care for employees as parents strengthens loyalty and retention.

  • Enhance Productivity: Fathers who feel supported are more focused, engaged, and effective at work.

  • Flexible Delivery Options: Sessions can be tailored around FIFO rosters and varied schedules.

To Employees:

    • Better Family Relationships: Provide practical skills to build trust with children and their mothers.
    • Greater Emotional Resilience: Tools to manage stress and challenges constructively.
    • Peer Support: Connect with other fathers in a safe, encouraging space.
    • Personal Growth: Enhanced self-awareness and purpose as both parent and professional.

Program Format

  • Ten Weekly Workshops
    Interactive 90-minute sessions focused on communication, emotional regulation, and parenting.

  • Individual Coaching
    One-on-one support to address personal challenges and set meaningful goals.

  • Workplace-Aligned Delivery
    Confidential, judgement-free sessions tailored to your workplace and aligned with organisational values such as respect, inclusion, and accountability.

What Participants Gain

  • Healthier Families – Stronger bonds, better communication, and reduced conflict.

  • Improved Focus – Less stress and greater engagement at work.

  • Reduced Risk – Early intervention to prevent escalation.

  • Safer Workplaces – Fewer distractions and interpersonal conflicts.

Join the Movement

Better Dads is more than a parenting program — it’s a step towards a stronger, more connected community. As part of the Stronger Families Pathway, it supports positive change for families and workplaces alike.

To refer, or self-refer to the Better Dads Program click here.

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