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Hearing from fathers - "Just call me dad"

Families function in individual ways, with parents taking on various roles and responsibilities across the parenting spectrum.

This episode focuses on the experiences of two fathers caring for and parenting their children with life limiting illnesses.

This podcast episode contains content that may be confronting and distressing to some listeners.  If you are feeling upset or uncomfortable at any time and need support, please follow up with your support networks.

 

This podcast is a collaborative project funded by the Quality of Care Collaborative Australia (QuoCCA) in partnership with The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH), Melbourne and the Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program.
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