Dads’ Support Network
Child Cancer Foundation is excited to extend our partnership with Essentially Men to offer dads more opportunities to connect with other men who just get it. For more information on any of these programmes, contact programmedevelopment@childcancer.org.nz or the Child Cancer Foundation office on 09 366 1270.
In person group meetings and one day workshops
Come along and connect with other men and learn new skills to support yourself and other dads on the road ahead. All dads welcome. Pizza and beer will follow the evening group meetings.
One day workshops: 9.30am-4.00pm
Sat 10 July - Auckland
Sat 31 July – Christchurch
Sat 4 September – Auckland
Sat 25 September - Christchurch
Click HERE to register. Support with transport is available.
Zoom group meetings
If you’ve attended an Essentially Men session and found it valuable, here’s a chance to hook back into this space. Zoom group meetings are run on a drop in basis on the following dates:
Sunday 14 March 6-8pm – Click HERE to join meeting
Sunday 11 April 6-8pm – Click HERE to join meeting
Dads’ Weekends
Our Dads’ Weekends are about adventure, connection and insight. Challenge yourself while discovering skills and tools to support yourself and other dads.
Dates:
28-30 May 2021, Waitakere Resort, Auckland
5-7 November 2021, Living Springs, Christchurch
Eligible dads will receive an invitation via email.
Men Being Real
Men Being Real is for any man who knows he could get more out of life. Whether your life is working well or you have some things to sort out, you will find this weekend workshop a powerful journey of personal discovery. It provides help and growth for men of all ages – for younger men making their way in the world, midlife men in transition, and older men moving to the next stage of their life. The programme works for men at beginning, intermediate or advanced levels of personal growth experience.
Dates:
19-21 March 2021
11-13 June 2021
20-22 August 2021
5-7 November 2021
Men Being Real takes place in Auckland.
Click HERE for more information or contact programmedevelopment@childcancer.org.nz to register.
Essentially Men Testimonial
"Sharing my truths with a group of men in a safe, non-judgmental environment has allowed me to be seen & heard, made me realise I am not alone & that there are different tools available to support me to move forwards towards becoming a better man, father, partner & friend"
Looking for extra support? Visit https://www.essentiallymen.net/where-to-get-help
Costs, including travel for One Day Workshops, Dads’ Weekends and Men Being Real as well as meals, are covered by Child Cancer Foundation.