Published on 18 July 2025
Mayor Peta MacRae and Councillor John Doyle today met with Dads Group Inc. CEO Tom Docking and Program Lead Adam Burns for an update about the program’s initiatives and achievements in the Mount Isa community.
Mr Docking said the program was looking to establish a Man With A Pram fundraiser in Mount Isa this year to coincide with Father’s Day in September.
Man With a Pram walking events are held at dozens of communities across Australia as part of a national campaign to promote positive parenting for men, combat social isolation, and raise funds for perinatal mental health for fathers and families.
Mr Docking said local organisations have been throwing their support behind Dads Group and what it wants to achieve in the community.
“It’s been great. We want to say thank you for the support from the leadership [at Council] and the other stakeholders,” he said.
“There’s a hope and excitement of what we’re looking forward to, around collectively working on a plan together.”
Dads Group Inc. promotes positive parenting for men, providing new dads with support and connection, supportive social relationships, and easier pathways to health services.