South Island Men's & Fathers' Support Groups
Nelson Dads Inc
Providing groups for men to discuss the benefits and difficulties of fathering. Improving the access of fathers to existing child and family services. Investigating the possible need for the provision of father specific services. (more)
Christchurch Father & Child Trust
The Trust's aims are to establish networks of fathers, provide practical help, run education programs both for fathers as well as health/social service providers and companies to make these more father-friendly, and provide comprehensive representation of fathers where decisions affecting children and parents are made. (more)
Caring Fathers Group (Christchurch)
The group is for custodial and non-custodial fathers. The monthly meeting is a contact point for fathers seeking help and also provides an educational focus by hosting a series of speakers. (more)
Union of Fathers (Christchurch)
Steve Flynn Ph: 03-329-8191 Email: spf@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.fathers.org.nz
MensTrust (Christchurch)
Mission to actively promote and provide a service that allows men to move beyond the limitations of male stereotypes, and discover their own uniqueness. (more)
Mensline (Christchurch)
Men's Support Group running about 12-15 years (more)
Christchurch Men's Advocacy Network (MAN)
Lobby and educational group interested in mens, boys and fathers issues.
Members from Menstrust, Mensline, Caring Fathers, Home & Family Society, Family Court, Relationship Services, Youth Workers, PASS, & two MPs. Monthly meetings and regular public meetings in Christchurch.
Contact: Nigel England, electorate agent for Marc Alexander MP, marc.alex@xtra.co.nz, ph: (03) 374 6804
Otago Father & Child Trust
Support and courses for separated and solo dads (more)