About Dads in Distress
Dads In Distress supports Dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and separation anxiety. We also acknowledges the specific issue of father-child contact and custody battles commonly termed ‘parental alienation’, a factor closely linked to stress, separation anxiety, depression, isolation and suicide in Australia.
Every child deserves to have a relationship with both of their parents ….
Get Support
Guaranteed 100% free, confidential and dad friendly
HELPLINE - 1300 853 437
National support line, Monday to Saturday, 8:30am-5pm AEST (closed Sunday)
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Calendar shows start times based on your device timezone setting. The facilitator will begin the meeting 10 minutes after the time shown.
Please use this 10 minutes to follow the sign-in instructions that are displayed in the ZOOM waiting room.
Late entry not permitted after this 10 minute window.
Physical Peer-Support Groups
NEW SOUTH WALES
or attend one of the online meetings
SYDNEY CBD
Tuesday - 7.00pm
2nd floor, 48 Chippen St, Chippendale NSW
ross.arriola@parentsbeyondbreakup.com
LIVERPOOL
Wednesday - 7.00pm
Club Liverpool (‘Jem on George’)
185 George St, Liverpool, NSW 2170Room 2170, 2nd floor.
As this is an RSL based venue, please dress appropriately & bring some ID for sign in.
men@peersupport.men / 0498970805
BOWRAL
Tuesday - 7.00pm
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shepherd St, Bowral NSW 2576
men@peersupport.men / 0498970805
FRESHWATER
Wednesday - 7:30pm
Swim Club (above sea pool), bottom of carpark off Lumsdaine Dr, Freshwater
john.ribot@parentsbeyondbreakup.com
QUEENSLAND
or attend one of the online meetings
GOLD COAST
*FORTNIGHTLY*
Tuesday - 6:30pm
Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Third Ave, Palm Beach, QLD 4221
This group now meets FORTNIGHTLY only. Please see the meeting calendar for dates.
LOGAN
*SUSPENDED*
Thursday - 6pm
The Family Place, 35A North Road, Woodridge, QLD 4114
“down the driveway beside the park, in the community centre called ‘the family place‘”
VICTORIA
or attend one of the online meetings
BAYSWATER
Tuesday - 7:30pm
Glen Park Community Centre, 30 Glen Park Road, Bayswater North, 3153
Meeting is in the “hut” around the side of the main building”.
Other States and Territories
NT
Check out our “Online “Meetings” in the calendar below.
SA
Check out our “Online “Meetings” in the calendar below.
TAS
Check out our “Online “Meetings” in the calendar below.
WA
Check out our “Online “Meetings” in the calendar below.
ONLINE MEETINGS
All dads regardless of location are welcome to join any online meetings
These meetings are conducted via zoom online video conferencing
Calendar shows meeting open times based on your device timezone setting
The facilitator will begin the meeting 10 minutes after the time shown. Please use this 10 minutes to follow the sign-in instructions that are displayed in the ZOOM waiting room.
Late entry not permitted after this 10 minute window.
On a mobile? Click this link to view
IN-PERSON GROUPS
Some in-person groups are currently suspended due to COVID-19
These groups meet at local venues, typically once per week
Calendar shows start times based on your device timezone setting
On a mobile? Click this link to view
About Dads in Distress
Parents Beyond Breakup not only support parents experiencing trauma through family breakdown and separation anxiety but also acknowledge the specific issue of parent-child contact and custody battles commonly termed ‘parental alienation’ a factor closely linked to stress, separation anxiety , depression, isolation and suicide in Australia.Every child deserves to have a relationship with both of their parents ….
Every second weekend
2010 Tropfest Australia Finalist film (6min 9secs)
Steve, one of our dads talks about his experience with DIDs
Support Helpline
National support line, call 1300 853 437, Monday to Saturday (closed Sunday), 08:30-17:00 AET
24/7 Online Chat & Forum
Jump on to our Virtual Verandah, a private online platform allowing you to get & give help to dads nation-wide. Operates via browser or mobile app.
Online Support Meetings
Talk live with dads just like you across Australia. Check the calendar, select the meeting, check the start time, then use the link for that day to join at the start time.
In-person Support Groups
Some community based groups are active now! But some are still temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. See calendar.
Separation Checklist
Where to start? What are all the things you wish you knew about now, but that you might not think about before it’s too late? Here’s a good place to start.
External Support Links
A bunch of links to services most dads we support would probably want to know about.
Father's Day Report
This is a reports on separating dads and the issue of suicide.
In this first report, we look at trust and its impact on dads getting help.
Also, how well are we performing as a suicide prevention support service….