Operates Monday to Saturday (closed on Sundays)

8.30am to 5pm

If our operator is engaged on another call, please DO leave a message and they WILL call you back as soon as they are free.

Tuesday

• Bowral NSW @ 7pm

Wednesday

• Liverpool NSW @ 7pm

Sunday

• Revesby NSW @ 9am

• Fairfield NSW @ midday

• Glenfield NSW @ 3pm

• Camden NSW @ 6pm

Watch 3 min video on what happens at a DIDs meeting

If you haven't yet tried our formal support groups or helpline, or maybe you're a bit hesitant to do so, why not try our informal dad night out held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Friday of every month? Location and venue alternates around the South West Sydney and Southern Highlands areas; each being listed in our calendar above. If you fancy meeting us and some of the other dads that come along, why not join us. Just come along, say hi and get some informal support or just enjoy a night out and make a few new mates with others going through similar issues in your area. This is what Dads in Distress started out as on Fathers Day 1999; local dads doing it tough, helping out other local dads experiencing the same. New dads always very welcome. It's also a great way to find out about the formal support we offer and if that would work for you. If you have any questions, call our support coordinator, Pete on 02 8005 0016 anytime.

Arrange to catch up for a walk with one of our facilitators.

Available across South West Sydney subject to team member availability.

Perfect for those dads that want to meet up in person but are NOT vaccinated.

Refer current NSW COVID rules applicable to our region.

Call 02 8005 0016 to book.

Free of charge.

Click here to check out when our online support groups run.

These meetings use Zoom which works on your mobile, tablet or computer. Computer is recommended.

Click here to join any of the above meetings ahead of the start time.

You'll be placed in an online waiting room, then let into the meeting once it starts.

Telegram (download here) is a free app that can be used on most mobiles, on your tablet and through any browser.

Our 'dad chat group' is set to private for your safety so you'll need to be invited to join.

Attend any of our meetings and ask about getting an invite.

Great for chatting to other local dads who are separated, asking questions between meetings and arranging get togethers.

Family law Q&A

• With lawyer Adam Jones

• Every fourth Friday of the month @7pm

• Book one of 20 places at the next session

Coming soon

• Managing Parental Conflict, estimated go live Dec'21

We operate a policy of 'no man left behind'. Everyone deserves support. :)

At the height of the pandemic related restrictions, our services went online and we continue to offer these as an option for those that prefer or are not able to come out to the physical 'in-person' groups. However, our in-person groups are now reopening (check calendar above) and we're happy to support you regardless of your status but, the public venues from which we operate sometimes do require that all people entering are vaccinated. To this end, here are the options for those not vaccinated - all are 100% FREE:

• Telephone helpline on 1300 853437

• Booked 1-2-1 phone calls (call 02 8005 0016 to arrange)

• Booked 1-2-1 walk (two men walking or grabbing a coffee) in Southern Highlands on a Tuesday (call 8005 0016 to arrange)

• Booked 1-2-1 walk (two men walking or grabbing a coffee) across South West Sydney on a Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat (call 8005 0016 to arrange)

• Online ZOOM support groups that operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (check calendar above for times and details)

• Occasional public stands in public places where you can pop by and have a chat (listed in calendar above)