DIDs (or 'Dads in Distress') is a free national support for separated dads in Australia. Through partnership, we also provide support in New Zealand.

Everything we do is free, confidential, male friendly and non judgemental. 

Our team are all dads who've been through it themselves; so, you're connecting to a peer who gets it. 

Common things dads speak to us about include: separation and divorce, custody and contact issues, parental alienation, financial issues and child support, family and criminal law proceedings, domestic violence, depression and anxiety. 

All support we provide is free and near instant - there's no need to book, pay or prepare. Key options:

• Telephone helpline, available 7 days on 1300 853 437 (or +61 2 6652 8113 from outside AU)

• Online ZOOM meetings through the week  

• In-person meetings in towns across Australia

• 24/7 online peer dad chat group

All services are listed below. 

You won't be the first! Maybe the following helps:

1. Trust is everything so ALL of our DIDs team are dads who've been through it themselves. They will listen and get it immediately.   

2. We're one of the only places that won't judge you, so its a safe place to talk through the issues. 

3. 98% of those that try us say it was the best support they found. That's about as good as it gets!

4. Often, dads think about coming many times before they actually try. We often hear they wished they'd done so earlier. Don't leave it too late.

Q: Is there a cost involved?

No. Everything we do is 100% free. 

Q: I'm worried about confidentiality

Our support is 100% confidential. We don't report you.

Q: Is DIDs judgemental / anti-male?

We're 100% male / dad friendly. We're all separated dads. You're safe ehere.

Q: I need legal advice?

We're not lawyers but we do have friendly lawyers who regularly offer our dads free (pro-bono) legal support. 

Q: I've got another question

Call 1300 853 437 or email enquiries@ parentsbeyondbreakup.com.