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support groups
Are you a bereaved father seeking support? Numerous organisations have created unique resources to meet the needs of grieving parents. From virtual online meetings to Facebook groups, WhatsApp groups and Instagram pages, there are online and in-person support groups to help you through your grieving process. All of these services are open and welcoming to new members. We'd like to express our deepest gratitude to the international organisations that have helped to make resources available to grieving fathers here in Australia. If you have any questions regarding the below support groups please email matt@lovefromdad.com.au
Bereaved Dads' Brotherhood
The Bereaved Dads' Brotherhood is a support network for fathers who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, infant or child. The Brotherhood aims to provide community, understanding, compassion, and healing for bereaved fathers worldwide.
🌈 The Brotherhood goes beyond being a support group; it’s a compassionate community that comprehends the distinctive challenges faced by fathers and grandfathers during times of loss. 🕊️💔
The Bereaved Dads' Brotherhood welcomes you to a safe space where your presence matters, and your story finds resonance.
Red Nose Men’s Support - Monthly Online Support Group
Join other Dads who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby or child. By registering your attendance for one of the online support meetings you will have the opportunity to ‘meet’ with other grieving parents, listen to their stories and share your own if, you feel comfortable. A volunteer parent supporter or trained counsellor facilitates each meeting. The facilitator is trained in providing grief support to parents. Our facilitators are empathetic, non-judgmental, and are passionate about creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment for you, no matter the type of loss you’ve experienced or how long ago it was. Meetings are via Zoom and on the first Wednesday of each month. By clicking on the below link you can find more details and complete the online registration.
Sad Dads Club
Sad Dads Club helps fellow bereaved fathers navigate life after loss by nurturing a supportive community and providing access to mental health services. Their Instagram page is fantastic, showcasing photos and videos from the loss community they have created. You will also find their website an amazing resource if you are looking for other stories and some background to who the 'Sad Dads' are and how this amazing organisation started.
SAD DADS CLUB meets via Zoom every Thursday at 8:30pm ET for Sad Dads Open Hour (SDOH) and “My Child, My Story” (MCMS). (The time difference equates in Australia to 1230PM Friday AEDT)
Guys and Grief 1:1
In addition to the podcast, they offer the opportunity for 1:1 conversations with another loss dad. The power of connecting with another man who has had a similar experience is invaluable to the grieving process, and a G&G 1:1 will enable a personal conversation while building community with other loss dads.
To find out more, meet the 'Dadvocates' and to reqest a 1 on 1 session click on the link below.
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sMS 4 DADS- message sets for when things dont go to plan
To help support more dads, Red Nose Australia partnered with SMS4dads to create support messages for families who experience miscarriage, stillbirth or other medical complications.Over 15 weeks dads will receive text messages to help them navigate their loss. The messages have been created based on advice from parents who have experienced their own loss.
Over 15 weeks dads will receive text messages to help them navigate their loss. The messages have been created based on advice from parents who have experienced their own loss.
Bears of Hope Dads Facebook Support Group
The Official Bears of Hope Man Cave.A place for Dads to get together and have a chat about whatever they like.Bears of Hope Dads Group is a place for AUSTRALIAN DADS to network and build friendships of support with others who have experienced pregnancy, birth or infant loss.We ask that bereaved DADS only request to join this group.
Bears of Hope Parents Facebook Support Group
Bears of Hope Parent Support Group is a place for AUSTRALIAN parents to network and build friendships of support with others who have experienced pregnancy, birth or infant loss. A place for donors and receivers of bears of hope keepsake to also connect.
Beards of Hope WhatsApp Group
Connect with other dads that have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Beards of Hope facilitate a private and secure WhatsApp group where you can share a thought or post a photo, and know the people on the other side will get it. Many dads have made great mates through chatting.
The MTM Baby Loss Community
The MTM Baby Loss Community is a private space for parents experiencing baby loss and grief.This Facebook group was started to help connect grieving mums and dads, to help them share their children and feel less isolated.This is a safe space to share your feelings, connect with others about their experiences and discuss your thoughts.
Daddys with Angels International.
Many men, grandfathers, dads, uncles, brothers suffer the loss of a child. These events can be sudden and unexpected and leave families, friends and communities devastated, The feeling and emotions which come with grief can often leave us in a place where we do not know what to say, how to express our grief or talk with others around us about our loss. That is not uncommon, and it is ok.
There are a lot of gender expectation for males to be strong, keep the family together and carry on. Daddy's with angels asks, ‘why should you'. We give you the opportunity to share how you are feeling, discuss ways in helping you to grieve. You can share about your Angel. You can rant or be sad, and you don't need to worry about the language you use.
Red Nose Dads- Bereaved Dads Soccer Team
Red Nose Dads is a team of bereaved dads playing 7 a side football (Soccer) in a social competition weekly on Thursday nights @ Griffith Uni, Nathan Campus (QLD)They also meet once a month for a beer on a Saturday afternoon and talk all things life after losing a child.Email Chris Wood (wood.chrispt@gmail.com) if interested in joining the team or for more information.Follow Red Nose Dads or Chris on Instagram by hitting the below links.
Angel Baby Dad's- Facebook Group
A community where fathers find solace, support, and strength amidst the pain of baby loss. Together, stories are shared, empathy is offered, and dads can navigate the journey of grief together. Link to Join is here