Activities and Social Groups

Dad and son woodworking together

Listed below are various activities and groups suitable for Men. Participating in these groups is a great way to meet other dads and kids.

Frankston City Council Services

External Services

Australian Camp Connect

Committed to helping ensure that the relationship that fathers [or significant males] have with the children in their life is one based on 'engagement', active participation, fulfillment, trust, respect, love and of course ... some serious fun!
Better Men'Men-touring' Adverntures for men and their families
Chisholm TAFEThere are various courses to choose from at Chisholm TAFE Frankston.

Dad Can Do

Over 200 top tips and words of advice, to help you really get the most from the time you spend with your kids.

Dadslink " YMCA

New information and activity based parenting network that focuses on fathers and their relationships with their children.

'Go for your life'

The 'Go for your life' - Active Families project identifies, removes or reduces barriers and provides opportunities for physical activity participation by sole parents with young children.

Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre

  • Mahogany Bluegrass Sessions - Jam and talk about modern and traditional style of Bluegrass music
  • The People's Place Acoustic Music - Bring your guitar, another instrument or voice and join an afternoon of live acoustic entertainment by local talent

Mens Shed

Activities within Sheds are many and various: woodwork, metal work, restoration of old cars, portable' Sheds taken to Alzheimer facilities or mobile Sheds for remote country areas.

Myuna Farm

Myuna Farm is a public community farm in the south-east area of Melbourne.

Pathways Foundation

A National harm prevention charity that assists young people make the fundamental emotional shift from being a child to becoming a young adult.

Parents Without Partners

Share in the opportunity to interact with a network of single parents, facing together the unique challenges and triumphs of parenting today.

Single Parents Active Kids

A non-profit social organisation based in Melbourne run by single parents and caters for the needs of single parent families.

Dads in Familes FoundationFor husbands, blokes, dads, grandads, brothers, uncles, fellas, youths (16yrs+) which seek positive change for themselves
Blokes StuffMen's Group allows for men's issues to be explored and opened up in a tolerant, respectful and considerate setting.
Page updated Tuesday, 31 January 2012   Was this information useful?