Gillian Brookes is a flexible work specialist consultant. OPINION: Need a Father's Day gift idea? Open the door to flexible work, and let men walk through.
But, dads are now where the mums used to be (and still are). Some 79% of men and women have flexible hours and 74% of men have a working from home arrangement (compared with 75% of women). I’m not a dad, but from my perspective, giving dads explicit permission to participate in flexible work is where it begins. Only 5% of men have a part-time arrangement, compared to 11% of women. Making this appeal to a broader population to suit those in various situations could benefit many who want to give it a go, including dads. They aren’t yet making full use of, or feel they can access, their ideal flexible work options to manage their time and energy. According to the latest quarterly figures from Stats NZ, 35% of men in employment are working more than 40 hours per week (compared with 17% of women). Part-time work is so often a category (unofficially) reserved for mums returning after parental leave, which is incredibly limiting. Think of nurses, doctors, retail workers, hospitality and people in the building trades. They found that men were just as likely as anyone to be working flexibly, to some extent. As so many people now make use of this option, we’re at risk of thinking, “right, that’s flex sorted” and moving on. Flex discussions have all become about working from home.
'Dear Lucien and Claudia ...' - Ecostore's CEO pens a Father's Day letter to his children.
To ensure that you have a happy and enjoyable life, I want your future to include a sustainable climate without wild swings in weather, safety from health and disease, peace amongst all people. Your generation has all the tools – and more importantly, the mindset – to make the world a better place, now and long into the future. I feel extremely fortunate to have found a career path that allows me to help other people to live more sustainably. It's in the little choices I see you making every day, like not wanting plastic in your lunch boxes. It motivated me to lead by example and I hope that you take something good from that. Ten years ago, I became a dad and it made me conscious of how you see the world.
Vanana Lagi, the winner of Legend FM Dadvice Competition with DB Beer, will be spending her $250 prize money in ensuring that her father has a wonderful ...
Kate Ritchie has shared a tribute to her dad on Father's Day after losing a major sponsorship deal in the wake of her recent drink-driving charge.
The post comes after Kate's lucrative partnership with a major skincare company appears to have been quietly wrapped up in the wake of the star's recent drink-driving charge Kate Ritchie returned to Instagram to share a tribute to her dad on Father's Day - after losing QV Skincare sponsorship deal amid fallout from her drink driving scandal Kate Ritchie returns to Instagram to share tribute to her dad on Father's Day - after losing QV Skincare sponsorship deal amid fallout from her drink driving scandal
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"While there might not be a fancy meal, or a platter of gifts that symbolise 'dad,' these are my words." Read more here.
A man that I am still getting to know and to understand – but love nonetheless. I feel it appropriate to begin with a dedicated appreciation of the first father I grew to know. I am very aware one father is enough – and in my case; it took a village to raise me.
Basil Api's Samoan tattoo connects him to his father in death: How do we celebrate and remember dads who are not here?
He was the king of dad jokes," she says. A man of few words and well respected among his family and peers… "He taught me about the value of family. If your children are doing well and are respectful towards others, then I have done something right." "I honour my father's life by trying to live life the way he did," Basil says. "He taught me that the character of your children is a reflection of yourself.
On this first Sunday of September 2022 Australians celebrate Father's Day honouring whoever occupies the paternal figure place in their heart.
Did you celebrate Father’s Day this year? If you celebrate Father’s Day (53%), according to a Meanwhile, the research reveals that 41% of us weren’t planning to celebrate Father’s Day at all.
Eddie John Apps Rubenach was born at the Launceston General Hospital early Friday morning.
"I'm so pleased he's the father of my child. "He's deserving of all the special love and attention today. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: You look at him and the next minute it's like three hours later ... "I've had like two hours sleep since Thursday ... "It's the best feeling in the world to be a dad and celebrate Father's Day with your kids."
How Australian's favourite stars are celebrating Father's Day: From Chris Hemsworth hitting the gym with his dad to Bindi Irwin's heartfelt tribute.
Every Father's Day my old man and I swim in the ocean. Then when my little man was born five years ago he has joined us every year,' he wrote. 'HAPPY FATHER'S DAY PAPA,' Kyly wrote, sharing sweet photos Our clan love you!' Jasmine Stefanovic wrote, sharing a clip of Karl (left) and her father Bob (right) 'When life needs direction you are my guide. The Amazing Race Australia host Beau Ryan shared photos of him with his father going for a swim at the beach, which he said was a tradition for the family Keep sharing your love and big hearts. Former Bachelor Matty Johnson shared a photo of himself posing with the latest issue of Sunday Life magazine, which features a photo of himself posing with his daughter on the cover. The Amazing Race Australia host Beau Ryan shared photos of him with his father going for a swim at the beach, which he said was a tradition for the family. Our clan love you!' Here we are 25 years on still laughing and still moving.' I got 2 state medals with his help.
It might be called KidsTown, but on Sunday, September 4, it was the dads, granddads, great-granddads and father figures who were unofficial mayors for their ...
Married At First Sight star Olivia Frazer has shared a bittersweet tribute to her late dad for Father's Day.
Olivia lost her father to terminal cancer in June 2020. Asked by a fan if her anxiety was getting better, the 28-year-old replied: 'I'm actually feeling worse. 'So I went to the doctor the other day and had my Lexapro upped' The former teaching student had confessed in May that she was feeling 'really, really depressed' on the Where's Your Head At? 'So I went to the doctor the other day and had my Lexapro upped.' Married At First Sight's Olivia Frazer, 28, (pictured) has shared a bittersweet tribute to her dad on Father's Day following his death from cancer in June 2020
Father's Day is too often written off as a Hallmark Holiday. Yes, it is a recent social construct, but when it comes down to it all of our festivals are ...
In some arenas of Woke, the best woman is a man. If the men of Western Civilisation lean into their biological instincts to be strong providers and protectors, they are charged with crimes against groupthink. When little boys are born, they are separated out as ‘future rapists’ or the heirs of ‘white supremacy’ and ‘colonisation’ by the same cult that makes doctors feel guilty about ‘assigning’ gender at birth. Saying, ‘Thanks dad!’ once a year is a healthy thing for society, especially in the current ideological environment that seeks to label men as ‘toxic’ and dangerous by their very nature. Father’s Day is too often written off as a Hallmark Holiday. They are not public holidays.
Father's Day has its origins around 113 years ago in a daughter's gratitude for her widowed father's dedication to his family.
She died four years later at the age of 96, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane. Over the years, her idea took root more widely, and in 1924 then US President Calvin Coolidge supported Dodd’s petition on the acceptance of fatherhood and the idea of a national Father’s Day. Deeply appreciative of his love, courage and sacrifices, she organised the first Father’s Day celebration which was held on Sunday 19 June 1910.
BEN Stephenson says the best part about being a dad is seeing his children Ashton and Lilliann's joy. Share.
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Dunedin dad Brendon Dey lines up the bullseye during a Father's Day have-a-go event held by the Dunedin Archery Club at Chingford Park yesterday.
The $180 cash assistance was a timely Father's Day gift for grandfather Kinivuwai Kuruisalili who would be able to buy school stationary for his ...
His wife Sera Vunibeqa who is a village nurse in Serua said parents rely heavily on selling at the market to earn money. The $180 cash assistance was a timely Father’s Day gift for grandfather Kinivuwai Kuruisalili who would be able to buy school stationary for his grandchildren. “With this $180 assistance, children will feel motivated to go to school because they will have new stationary to use.”
"Thought I was going to teach him a thing or two, but the old dog has a couple of tricks up his sleeve."
My dad built me a single hurdle out of timber and I used the 15 meter driveway we had to practice over and over again. I used to compete in the 110m hurdles but didn’t have enough space to train as we lived on top of a very steep hill. To celebrate Father's Day (which takes place today in Australia), Hemsworth invited his dad Craig along for a workout.
Cadbury's new edition of the Chocolate Coated Nuts range is a timeless tradition of Father's Day gifts in Australia.
Cadbury’s range of Chocolate Coated Nuts has seven different flavours, including the 280g Cadbury Old Gold Peanut and Honeycomb. It is a delicious mix of peanuts and honeycomb pieces coated in Cadbury’s old gold chocolate. The new Cadbury Old Gold Peanut and Honeycomb is only available at Woolworths and Metcash, and the wider range of Cadbury Chocolate Coated Nuts is available at all major Australian retailers.
Some were celebrating their first Fathers' Day as dads themselves while it was a sombre day for others. Let's take a look at how some of our brides and grooms ...
[newly engaged](https://9now.nine.com.au/married-at-first-sight/mafs-kc-osborne-engagement-announcement-blake-spriggs/ae7a21ea-9dd1-4ac7-b626-f9b73ad40351) coupled will welcome their first child in December. [Olivia Frazer](https://9now.nine.com.au/married-at-first-sight/olivia-frazer) also posted a sweet tribute to her dad who passed away in June 2020. [Domenica Calarco](https://9now.nine.com.au/married-at-first-sight/domenica-calarco) also left a message of support. "Happy soon to be father. So thankful," he replied. "Happy Father's Day to our super hero! 😂😂 love Oliver Chase 🖤." [Bryce Ruthven](https://9now.nine.com.au/married-at-first-sight/bryce-ruthven) who is a dad to twin boys [Levi and Tate](https://9now.nine.com.au/married-at-first-sight/mafs-bryce-ruthven-melissa-rawson-family-photos/5e71ae5e-1ef4-4f5c-9916-27b942bfce8c). "You're a real gem, how lucky I am to have you in my life!" [Jason Engler](https://9now.nine.com.au/married-at-first-sight/jason-engler). Bitter in the way that I lost my biological father when I was two or three years old," Jack revealed. Brian, great job mate."
After calling a hard game of football the first thing Seven Sports presenter Ryan Daniels wants to do when he gets home is play Barbies or Lego with his ...
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Yesterday, Moira celebrated her first birthday with her loving parents Ashlee Eager and Benjamin Walsh, and a spectacular chocolate M&M cake. For proud dad ...
“Moira loves playing with my beard,” he said with a laugh. “On one hand, it was fantastic to finally have Moira at home,” he said. Mr Walsh recalled experiencing a “sharp two-pronged fear” when Moira left the hospital. “I got to meet my baby girl for the first time but didn’t know if her first day would be her last,” he said. “The drive to the hospital was one of the hardest moments of our lives,” Ms Eager said. Mr Walsh described his daughter’s birth as the “happiest and worst day” of his life.