Your Dad Toolkit
Fatherhood brings incredible rewards and real challenges. Being a great dad means having the right tools for the job. This page gathers our suite of purpose-built evidence-backed online programs and resources from the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI). Each one is designed to help you build practical skills, manage stress, and confidently navigate the journey of fatherhood.
DadBooster Program
Feeling stressed, anxious or low since becoming a dad? DadBooster is a free online program built for fathers, using proven CBT strategies to help you feel better and more in control.
Baby Steps
Practical skills for life with a new baby. Baby Steps is a free online program covering settling, sleep and feeding, plus looking after yourself and your relationship as you find your feet.
Towards Parenthood
Getting ready for the arrival? Towards Parenthood helps you prepare for the emotional and practical changes ahead, with exercises to build coping skills, strengthen your relationship and understand your baby.
Parent and Baby Wellbeing Program
Bupa's Parent and Baby Wellbeing program, in association with PIRI, offers a range of psychological support for new parents. Join now for expert guidance.
SMS4DeadlyDads
Join SMS4DeadlyDads — free text messages for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander dads with tips to connect with bub, support mum and care for yourself.
Dads Group
Feeling unsure about how to be a dad? Enter, Dads Group. Dads Group is a bunch of dads supporting dads like you to be great dads.
Love From Dad
Love From Dad is a support service for fathers navigating pregnancy and child loss. It provides connection, shared stories, and community for dads experiencing grief, helping them feel less alone.
Baby Coming You Ready?
Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents-to-be and new parents. Learn more about Baby Coming You Ready?
Prepared Dad Program™
Equip first-time dads with confidence, knowledge and emotional readiness for birth and early parenting. Join the Prepared Dad Program™—supporting stronger families.
