Dads Chat - Term 1 2026
About
A strengths-based series of four workshops that focus on connecting local dads and dives deep into your role as a dad or male carer.Designed and delivered by Tony Vallance from Building Better Brains.
Join Tony to share ideas and get hands on with tools and techniques that make you feel more connected to your children and other dads.
This series of workshops will explore:
• Communication, patience and play.
• Supporting the emotional ups and downs of your children.
• Understanding developing brains of children: Tips and techniques to support your child.
• Parenting styles and attachment.
• The power of play: Tools to maximise the thing we often have so little of as dads, time.
This program runs across 4 evenings, it is encouraged that participants attend all session to obtain the full benefit of the program.
Monday 9 February 7-9pm
Monday 16 February 7-9pm
Monday 23 February 7-9pm
Monday 2 March 7-9pm
Please note that these sessions are designed for adults and are not suitable for children to attend.
Funded by Yarra Ranges Council in partnership with Mountain Men
Date
Monday 9 February 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Sherbrooke Family and Children's Centre
1443 Burwood Hwy, Upwey VIC 3158