DIY Dads
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DIY Dads provides 8 self-contained units for dads with either full or part-time care of their children.
For a single father who finds himself homeless, or at risk of homelessness, there are limited options.
Many barriers around accommodation within the system, can prevent a father from receiving or maintaining custody.
For many fathers in Tasmania, this is the reality they are faced with.
DIY Dads helps to provide an alternative option to help break down these barriers, which is both safer and healthier for both the dad and the children.
David's Story
DIY Dads offers homeless or at-risk fathers a stable environment to rebuild their lives and strengthen relationships with their children.
“Usually, they’re in distress and living in unsafe situations - overcrowded houses, couch surfing, living in their car, or even in tents in the bush,” David explains.
Many dads still manage to get their kids to school, but without a home, their parenting is compromised. “Once people come here, it’s like a huge weight is lifted off their shoulders,” David says.
Through the program, fathers regain stability, set goals, and break cycles of trauma.
— David, Staff member
“One dad, who was homeless and fighting to see his daughter, found hope through the program. With support from Hobart City Mission, he secured a lawyer, gained weekend care of his daughter, and eventually moved into his own social housing.”
How We Assist
DIY Dads provides 8 self-contained units for dads with either full or part time care of their children. The dads can be any age, and are able to stay at the DIY Dads program for up to two years.
Each resident dad is taught skills that can assist them in living independently in the community, such as budgeting, maintaining a tenancy and making healthy lifestyle choices.
As well as accommodation, the program provides life and parent skill training, advocacy and self-guidance to help develop confident and capable single fathers, with the aim of transitioning into independent living in the community.
To find out more about DIY Dads or to apply, please call (03) 6215 4200 or email diydads@hobartcitymission.org.au
You Can Help
DIY Dads receives no on-going government funding, and therefore only operates through generous donations from the community.
There are many ways that you can support DIY Dads:
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Financial donations – make a donation online, or call (03) 6215 4200
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Donate items needed to support the dads & their kids
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Consider a bequest in your will;
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Develop a Corporate Partnership with the program;
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Attend our fundraising events
Thank you in advance, for supporting these dads in your community.
Get in touch
For general enquiries, or to find out more about our wide variety of support programs please contact our Hobart Office on (03) 6215 4200.