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Maeve Bannister

Fatherhood hailed as intervention point in men's health

Almost half of fathers surveyed say they struggle to balance work and family responsibilities. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)

Fatherhood has been identified as a key life stage to engage men in discussions about their mental health, use of violence and aspirations in caring responsibilities.

The Fathering Summit, hosted on Thursday in Sydney, brought together experts, MPs and advocates to discuss mental health, healthy masculinity and raising boys.

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