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)
Join Meeting Now
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.
TIMEZONE: All listed times for online meetings are current for Sydney, NSW. Please adjust accordingly if you are attending from a different state.
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
Full details @. www.peersupport.men
Pete on 02 8005 0016
BOWRAL
Tuesday - 7.00pm
Bowral Bowling Club, 40 Shepherd St, Bowral, NSW 2576
Full details @ www.peersupport.men
Pete on 02 8005 0016
FRESHWATER
Wednesday - 7:30pm
Swim Club (above sea pool), bottom of carpark off Lumsdaine Dr, Freshwater
john.ribot@parentsbeyondbreakup.com
REVESBY
Sunday - 9:00am
Revesby Workers Club (Cafe 240) 2B Brett St, Revesby NSW
Full details @ www.peersupport.men
Pete on 02 8005 0016
FAIRFIELD
Sunday - 12:00pm
Fairlfield RSL, 14 Anzac Avenue, Fairfield, NSW
Full details @ www.peersupport.men
Pete on 02 8005 0016
GLENFIELD
Sunday - 3:00pm
Glenquarie Town Centre, (Food Hall) Macquarie Fields, NSW 2564
Full details @ www.peersupport.men
Pete on 02 8005 0016
CAMDEN
Sunday - 6:00pm
Camden Sports Club, 22 Cawdor Road, Camden, NSW 2570
Full details @ www.peersupport.men
Pete on 02 8005 0016
NEWCASTLE
Tuesday - 7.00pm
Hunter Workers Union,
Suite 3 Ground Floor/406-408 King St, Newcastle West, NSW
rob.hoile@parentsbeyondbreakup.com
GOSFORD
Thursday - 7.00pm
Gosford Narara Community Centre
2 Pandala Rd, Narara NSW 2250
rob.hoile@parentsbeyondbreakup.com
QUEENSLAND
or attend one of the online meetings
GOLD COAST
Tuesday - 6:30pm
Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre, 16 Third Ave, Palm Beach, QLD 4221
This group now meets WEEKLY. Please see the meeting calendar for dates.
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”.
NORTH MELBOURNE
Wednesday - 5:30pm
ETU & CentreForU
200 Arden St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Meeting is on the ground floor in main conference room. Look for the DIDS banner.
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
TIMEZONE: All listed times for online meetings are for Sydney, NSW.
Please adjust accordingly if you are attending from a different state/timezone.
TIMEZONE:
All physical group meetings are listed in the local timezone for that location
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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….