Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We will be using the feedback received to assist us in building a program of events and activities for dads and male carers.
Until then, join us for a fun and creative activity these school holidays!
Design and Build is an interactive evening for kids aged 0-8 and their dads or male carers! Enjoy hands-on activities like Lego/Duplo building, PLANKS designing, a paper plane challenge, and a special Bunnings 'Dad and Me' build.
Plus, you’ll also hear about some of the exciting programs we’ve got planned for dads and male carers in 2025. Here are the event details:
Date: Thursday 16 January 2025
Time: 5:30pm-8pm – a light dinner will be provided.
Location: Chirnside Park Community Hub (33 Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park)
Book your spot now: https://www.trybooking.com/CXGDI
This event is in partnership with Maroondah City Council and Bunnings
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Yarra Ranges Council and Maroondah City Council understand the importance of prioritising the wellbeing of dads and male carers. After identifying a gap in programs and activities, the Family, Children and Youth teams are working together with Building Better Brains, to develop a plan of programs and activities for dads and male carers of children aged 0-8 years.
Help us to build a quality program, by sharing your feedback on what would best support you in your role as a dad or male carer, whilst building social and community connections!
This project is unashamedly gender focussed, and as a result of this we will only be planning programs for dads & male/identifying as male carers.
FAQ
Other ways we are hearing from dads and male carers
Come & chat!
Come & chat to us & find out more around this project & how Councils are supporting Dads & Male carers in your area.
Lilydale Community Garden - 7 Nov 10am-2pm
Maroondah Festival - 10 Nov 11am-2pm
Healesville Community Parklet - 14 Nov 10am-2pm
Bunnings Chirnside - 16 Nov 8am-12pm
Tecoma Twilight Market - 17 Nov 4-8pm (TBC)
SelbyFest 2024 - 23 Nov 2-8pm (TBC)
Kilsyth Festival - 24 Nov 10am-4pm
Seville Woolworths - 28 Nov 10am-3pm
Warburton Waterwheel - 6 Dec 3-9pm
Tell others!
Do you know other local dads or male carers who would like to get involved in programs and activities to support their roles? Share the link to this survey so we can hear from a wide range of dads and male carers.
