Generative Fathering: Engaging fathers in family based programs

Andrew King is a leading group work specialist in community services, counselling and health. A respected author of multiple text books and training programs, he has devoted a large part of his career to group work and working with men, fathering and domestic violence. As a research practitioner Andrew is known for his focus on generativity and sharing his knowledge using a strengths-based approach. He has published a range of articles on group work leadership in the Australian context and facilitates national and international training workshops. He is the author of several recent books - Engaging men's responses to family violence (2017) and Continual Change Groupwork (2018). Andrew is currently the Practice Specialist, Groupwork and Community Education Manager at Relationships Australia, NSW. He is a father of two daughters.

Dr Fleming has over 25 years of experience in social work practice in Australia. He has a special interest in working with people and communities that are often described as 'hard to reach or engage'. Joe is passionate about research and is a published author and has presented at numerous seminars and conferences. He is a co-author of a chapter titled: Recruiting and Engaging Men as Fathers in Social Work Practice, by Peck and Cargill (2015). Dr Fleming is currently a registered mental health social worker and casual academic and also working in regional areas in WA the NT and NSW.

Mohamed Dukuly is a psychosocial educator, a social worker and an accredited Family Dispute Resolution practitioner. He currently works with migrants and refugees in Australia. He was born in Liberia and later migrated to Nigeria in the late 1990s and moved to Australia in 2005. He holds a Degree in Education and postgraduate qualifications in Social Science and Family Mediation and a Master of Social Work.