The contribution of Maribyrnong dads will be celebrated in a family event in Braybrook this Saturday.
The free event at Braybrook library, just in time for Father’s Day, will include craft and storytime sessions, paper planes and information stalls.
Maribyrnong council also wants to hear stories from fathers about what life is like bringing up children and what can be done to help them.
It has devised an online survey to learn what kind of information and support dads need from the council.
Maribyrnong mayor Cameron McDonald, a proud father, said parenting was the most important job he will ever have.
“It is a gift, a privilege – and our children teach us just as much as we teach them,” he said. “The greatest thing you can do for your child as a father is to believe in them.”
Maribyrnong father Vishal Chopra said it was important to be involved in the lives of young children.
The skills and qualities he aims to teach his two children are honesty, patience, humility, courage and compassion.
The Fathers Day event at Braybrook library will be held from 10.30am-noon on Saturday, September 3.
The survey can be found at www.maribyrnong.engagementhq.com
