This episode explores the past and present expectations and experiences of Australian fathers, in the workforce, domestic duties, and child-rearing, and examines how their roles have also shaped the lives of mothers, children, and society.

These conversations were recorded at the launch of the book Fathering: An Australian History at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

Speakers

Fathering and Mothering:

Professor Jacqui McDonaldConvenor of the Australian Fatherhood Research Consortium, Deakin University

Associate Professor Richard FletcherFathers and Families Research Program at the University of NewcastlePrincipal Investigator with the SMS4dads & SMS4DeadlyDads support lines

Emeritus Professor Alistair ThomsonMonash UniversityCo-author, Fathering: An Australian History

Dr Johnny BellMonash UniversityCo-author, Fathering: An Australian History

Professor Michelle Arrow (host)President of the Australian Historical Association

Fathering and Work:

Belinda ProbertSocial scientist, academic and author, Bill's Secrets: Love, War and Ambition

Professor Sean ScalmerUniversity of MelbourneAuthor, A Fair Day's Work: The Quest to Win Back Time

Emeritus Professor John MurphyUniversity of MelbourneCo-author, Fathering: An Australian History