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Dads speak out about summer stresses, struggles and joys

Summer is a time when work responsibilities must be juggled with childcare, family life and spending time together. We caught…

FOOD Clubs – a lifeline for my family

Raising a family isn’t cheap, and costs can spiral during the summer when the safety net of school is removed…

Noor’s story: How a Health and Wellbeing project supported me as a single parent

Looking after a child as a single parent is a difficult task, but it’s made much harder when you’re struggling…

Annabel’s story: how Friendship Works supported my children

It’s not always easy for families to find the time or the money to ensure their children have a varied…

Rachel’s story: finding strength and healing after traumatic birth

Conversations about pregnancy and motherhood are often had with the benefit of hindsight. If many of us responded truthfully and free…

Susan’s story: my amazing son, my young carer 

After years of caring for others, it can be hard to come to terms with accepting care yourself, especially from…

Joanna’s story: how FamilyLine helped me and my children without stigma

Every year since it first launched this time four years ago our FamilyLine service supports thousands of families nationwide with…

Shannon’s story: how pregnancy support helped me overcome challenges as a new mum

Feeling anxious after birth is something many women can relate to, but when you don’t have your own place and…

Lee’s story: My mentoring experience with Friendship Works

10-year-old Issac struggled to make friends at school and often felt isolated and alone. He and his mum came to…