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Movie Night for Dads and Families..at Family Start Manukau

Help us celebrate Father’s week with Family Start Manukau.

Join us for a free night at the movies. Bring the whole family – free light finger food and an inspirational movie!
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Young Fathers Die Early – Radio Interview

A recent Finnish study of 30,000 men suggests that young fathers may have a reduced life expectancy.

On Wednesday morning, Father & Child support worker Brendon Smith was interviewed on NewstalkZB by Mike Hosking.
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Testimonial for Support from Father and Child Trust …

Father and Child Trust have done their best to inform and empower thousands of dads since 1999, in all situations from before baby is born to even after someone has died…

Occasionally the dads phone us back and thank us…
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Fathers and Sons Camp at Narrows Park

Narrows Park, not far south of Hamilton, are running a Father and Sons Weekend.
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What Dads Can Do – for their expecting partners, by Heather Bruce

At the Somcanz conference in Auckland last week, while representing PMHNZ, we discovered Heather Bruce, one of Australasia’s best loved birth support professionals. She’s dedicated her life to sharing insights and wisdom with families and professionals all across the world. Heather’s advocacy around best practice in fertility, healthy pregnancy and natural birthing always includes Healthy Mum, Happy Dad, Easy Baby, Birthing and Infrequently asked questions.
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NVC (Non Violent Communication) Parenting workshop in Auckland in June

Father and Child are pleased to support Filipa Hope, from Hastings, to offer her “NVC Parenting” workshop “Communication for Connection”.
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Fathers needed for Father & Child Study

Would you like to take part in a study that assesses the well-being of fathers and their children (2-18yrs) in New Zealand?
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Record numbers at Mauri Ora meeting

There were 2O people in attendance at last night’s Onehunga support meeting for fathers.
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5 Years and 500 Dads, Celebrate Support for Fathers in Auckland

Father and Child Trust invites you to help us celebrate 5 years of the Fathers’ Mauri Ora Circle support group, plus the fact that 500 dads have been supported by us, around Auckland since 2009.

Please join us on Wednesday 10th Dec 6-8pm, for our end of year Christmas barbecue at Onehunga Community Centre, bring yourself and the whole family if you can!
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Auckland Support Group for Young Dads

Father and Child Trust have identified the need for more young dad support services in Auckland City.

‘Teen Dad Dreams’ is now every Monday 4-6pm in the Panmure Community Hall, there will be fathers, support workers, free food and info about dads issues…
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