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We support fathers through mediation, legal representation and advocacy, to ensure meaningful connections with their children
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We support fathers through mediation, legal representation and advocacy, to ensure meaningful connections with their children

Strengthening families starts with addressing the needs of every family member as a whole
At One Dad at a Time, our mission is to rebuild and strengthen the bond between fathers and their children, ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow with the love and support of both parents.

Empowering fathers 24/7: unwavering support for every step of the journey

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Success StoriesEmpowering fathers: real stories of overcoming challenges and reuniting families

Reuniting After Years Apart

Breaking Down Communication Barriers
Client: Ahmed, a father of one.
Challenge: Ahmed’s relationship with his ex-partner had broken down, and he struggled to communicate effectively, leading to limited access to his child.
Solution: The organisation facilitated shuttle mediation, allowing both parents to communicate through a neutral party.
Outcome: Mediation resulted in a co-parenting agreement, and Ahmed now sees his daughter regularly without further legal disputes.
Overcoming Financial Barriers

Client: John, an unemployed single father.
Challenge: John couldn’t afford legal representation to fight for contact with his son, as his ex-partner opposed it.
Solution: After passing means testing, One Dad at a Time fully funded his legal case and connected him with a trusted lawyer.
Outcome: John won supervised visitation rights, which eventually progressed to unsupervised time with his son.

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A Life-Changing Referral

Client: Michael, a father seeking guidance.
Challenge: Michael faced domestic violence allegations that complicated his case. He was unsure where to turn for help.
Solution: The organisation referred him to a specialised support group for falsely accused parents and a legal professional with experience in such cases.
Outcome: Michael’s name was cleared, and he was able to rebuild trust with his child through supervised visits arranged by the court.

Rebuilding Trust and Hope

Client: Samuel, a father of three.
Challenge: Samuel had lost touch with his children after years of being overseas. His ex-partner doubted his commitment and didn’t allow contact.
Solution: One Dad at a Time guided Samuel through the mediation process and helped him develop a parenting plan to rebuild trust with his ex-partner and children.
Outcome: Samuel now has regular video calls with his children and is working toward in-person visits.

How we workEnquiries are handled remotely via our website, where fathers provide case details.

Screening ProcessOur team reviews submissions to determine if we can assist. In cases where we cannot (e.g., due to safety risks or domestic violence), we provide referrals to appropriate organisations.

Needs AssessmentWe evaluate each case to determine whether mediation, McKenzie Friend assistance, or legal professional engagement is required.

Means TestingFor cases requiring legal representation, we assess financial eligibility to determine how much we can contribute.

Legal Support ReferralsFathers are connected with legal professionals to advance their cases.