You’re still
a Dad.
Bereaved Fathers Day is the last Sunday in August, the Sunday before Father’s Day. It’s a day for every Dad whose little one has passed on, and for the people who love him.
Next Bereaved Fathers Day
Who are you here for?
My little one has passed on
Support written just for you: the early days, the dates that hit hard, and other Dads who get it.
Someone I love has lost a little one
What helps, what to say, and how to keep turning up long after the funeral.
We’re a workplace or organisation
Support a Dad coming back to work, mark the day together, and get involved.
- Red NoseSupport when a baby or child has passed on, at any age. Open 24/7.1300 308 307
- LifelineCrisis support by phone, text or chat. Open 24/7.13 11 14
- MensLine AustraliaCounselling for men, including grief. Open 24/7.1300 78 99 78
Why this site exists
Bereaved Fathers Day was started by Matt, a Melbourne Dad, after his son Parker James passed on in August 2026, a few hours after he was born.
“I’ve got a lifetime’s worth of love for him. This is one of the places it goes.”