Overview

Research shows that promoting positive family relationships in non-judgemental spaces is an effective way to engage men in discussions that challenge rigid gender norms and strengthen engaged fathering, which in turn contributes to better outcomes for women, children and families. There is a great need for culturally-appropriate, place-based and co-developed programs in the NT to engage men and fathers from migrant, refugee and Aboriginal and Torres Strait backgrounds in strengths-based, primary prevention approaches to violence. This co-designed program aims to implement strengths-based approaches to support positive family relationships, engaged fathering and positive masculinities among migrant, refugee and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in the Darwin Region. The project is being co-developed with project partners (organisations, men and fathers).

The project outcomes will inform the development of policies, projects and practices to support primary prevention of domestic violence.

Partners: Melaleuca Refugee Centre, Darwin Indigenous Men’s Service

Contact: Dr Elizabeth Adamson

Funding acknowledgement: Northern Territory Government Safe grant, Masonic Charities Trust.