A two day workshop for
practitioners & clinicians, managers & policy advisors
NOTE: This workshop takes place at the same time as the first two days
of First Indigenous Family Strengths Conference. For this reason
Indigenous aspects of working with fathers will not be a feature of the
Going Further with Fathers workshop. Those interested in working with
Indigenous fathers should attend the workshops being held as part of the
First Indigenous Family Strengths Conference.
Richard Fletcher, Engaging Fathers Research Program —
Family Action Centre
and
Stuart Anderson, Men’s Resource Centre — Lismore
Download the Workshop Flyer
How do you establish real change with fathers?
Attendance (getting them in the door) is good but it is
not good enough. Because we want what is best for fathers and their
families we cannot be satisfied simply to get a few fathers to attend a
few sessions or programs. For effective work a more in-depth approach is
required. In this workshop we will be tackling the more complicated
elements of fathers’ work which are necessary for sustainable change.
Content:
What do fathers’ programs deliver apart from validating
fathers’ role?
How do the physical/experiential program elements
balance with delivering information to fathers and fostering skills in
fathers?
Systemic
Change:
How does your work with this particular group of fathers
link to wider change in
a) the men’s families;
b) your organization; and,
c) in the community?
Advanced
Skills for Practitioners:
There are already moves to establish a basic set of
competencies for father-workers. But the Going Further with Fathers
workshop will emphasise an advanced skill set for father-workers or
professionals to work effectively with fathers.
Who can
attend?
Males and females are invited who have already had
experience in managing or delivering courses, services or programs to
fathers.
For further
information
Call Richard on 02 49216401
For bookings
Please fill out the
registration form. If you are also attending The Fifth Australian
Family And Community Strengths Conference discounted rates are
available. Please register using the
conference registration form
or register online at
www.pco.com.au/family/registration.htm.
