From breadwinners to Bluey's Bandit — a history of Australian fathers and their families

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.SpeakersFathering and Mothering:Professor Jacqui McDonaldConvenor of the Australian Fatherhood Research Consortium, Deakin UniversityAssociate Professor Richard FletcherFathers and Families Research Program at the University of NewcastlePrincipal Investigator with the SMS4dads & SMS4DeadlyDads support linesEmeritus Professor Alistair ThomsonMonash UniversityCo-author, Fathering: An Australian HistoryDr Johnny BellMonash UniversityCo-author, Fathering: An Australian HistoryProfessor Michelle Arrow (host)President of the Australian Historical AssociationFathering and Work:Belinda ProbertSocial scientist, academic and author, Bill's Secrets: Love, War and AmbitionProfessor Sean ScalmerUniversity of MelbourneAuthor, A Fair Day's Work: The Quest to Win Back TimeEmeritus Professor John MurphyUniversity of MelbourneCo-author, Fathering: An Australian History