DadConnect Maroondah

Free program for fathers and father figures with babies up to 12 months of age to connect with other dads, share experiences and build parenting confidence.

This free five-week program provides an opportunity to connect with other dads, share experiences and build confidence in your parenting journey. It also offers practical information to support your child's development and wellbeing while helping you navigate the transition to fatherhood and family life.

DadConnect can help you strengthen your relationships with your child, family and community while building a local support network.

Benefits of DadConnect

By participating in DadConnect, you can:
  • meet and connect with other dads
  • share parenting experiences in a relaxed environment
  • learn practical parenting strategies
  • strengthen your bond with your child
  • access information and local support services.

How to participate

To participate, speak with your Maternal and Child Health nurse at your next Maternal and Child Health appointment, or submit a program enquiry.

Submit a program enquiry

Further information

For more information contact Maternal and Child Health.

See all maternal and child health programs

Support for dads

  • Dads Group Inc.
    Join online forums and virtual meetups with other local dads.
  • SMS4dads
    Get free text messages packed with tips, encouragement, and advice, straight to your phone

Other helpful websites

Find trusted parenting and child health information:

MCH appointment line

03 9294 5777 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3pm)

 

If you reach our answering machine, please leave a message and your call will be returned. Please note, calls received after 2pm may not be returned until the following business day.

 

If your matter is urgent call 000 or attend your nearest hospital or doctor.

Maternal and Child Health resources

Access resources for parents, carers and families of young children aged 0 to 6.

 

Maternal and Child Health resources

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Stay in touch with everything that is happening at Council and around our community by subscribing to our range of monthly eNewsletters.

 

Select Children & Families to hear about upcoming events, the latest news, as well as information on a wide range of family and children's services in Maroondah.

 

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