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Suite 4, Level 1, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108
doncare@doncare.org.au
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Doncare’s Men’s Health & Wellbeing Counselling acknowledge the unique challenges that men face within their families and communities. 

We recognise there’s a delicate balance between taking care of their family and career responsibilities in what is perceived by some as the traditional male role in the family context.  We also know that more and more men are choosing to stay home with the family, and subsequently find themselves facing the same stigmas and struggles that women have faced for years.  Either way, men face considerable emotional pressure Many men are struggling as they try to find their balance between work and life, not to mention the demands that come with being a father, father-figure, partner, brother, uncle, or stepdad. 

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“The biggest challenge was that growing up it was my mother who always looked after the children whilst my father always worked, so I have not seen fathers take on a caring role in the family to see how it's done.” 

We acknowledge the unique challenges that men face within their families and communities.  

We recognise the fact that fathers often face logistical issues which prevent them from engaging with services, so Doncare provides flexibility in the location and time of appointments, with availability after hours and online. 
Traditionally there has been an expectation that dads fulfill the role of ‘the provider’ by working to provide financial support for the family.
the responsible dad the thoughtful dad the affectionate dad the sharing dad the nurturing dad the interactive dad, as well as the providing dad
Counselling helps fathers gain an understanding of their children’s needs and strengthens their capacity and skills in responding to those needs.

There is strong contemporary evidence that intergenerational transmission of gender roles in the context of the family unit influences how men and women approach their roles as parents.  In 2026, the father’s role in most families is dramatically different to that of a father in the 1970’s and 80’s. 

Before I started working with Rob, there were a lot of parenting things I had not resolved. My main concern was I did not know what the outcome of engaging with the service would be. However, it was evident after several weeks of learning practical strategies, like the 'anger thermometer', that the service was beneficial. 

Counselling Client

2021

I would say three things: you must go in with an open mind, put the time and effort in, and be open about your issues. 

Counselling Client

2022

“I’ve come to the realisation that spending more quality time with my children was the answer all along.”

Counselling Client

2020

The most helpful aspect of the service was having someone to talk to weekly about the issues encountered on a daily basis with the children and working out strategies to manage these situations was the best.  Especially, having a male family worker really helped

Counselling Client

2024