I’m an Aboriginal dad

• Reach:

  VIC

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

This program is a three way partnership between the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, the transition clinic of Mercy Hospital and Child Protection Society, Victoria. The aim of the program is to enhance the capacity of Indigenous fathers to grow with their children. The program provides education and support to allow the men to play a meaningful role in their children's lives. The program also provides opportunities for Aboriginal fathers to engage in a 'yarning up' circle where contact with other fathers can take place. In addition, resources and support are provided for the development of relationships between partners and family members.

Contacts

Andrew Rush
Team Leader
70 Altona Street
Heidelberg VIC 3081
Ph: (03) 9450 0900
Fax: (03) 9457 6057
Email: arush@cps.org.au

Related publications

Stewart M (2008)

‘I’m an Aboriginal Dad’: An innovative collaborative community based program aimed at building the capacity of Indigenous fathers in growing up their kids.

Paper presented at the From margins to mainstream, 5th world conference on the promotion of mental health and the prevention of mental and behavioural disorders. 10-12 September, Melbourne Convention Centre

• Links
• View information: ‘I’m an Aboriginal Dad’: An innovative collaborative community based program aimed at building the capacity of Indigenous fathers in growing up their kids

Links

• View information: I’m an Aboriginal dad
• View website: Child Protection Society, Victoria