Dr Richard Fletcher: Leader, Fathers and Families Research Program

While serving his apprenticeship as a plumber Richard attended night school to gain entry to Sydney University to study science. He taught science in high schools in NSW, Kenya and the United States.

After working for TAFE specialising in reaching marginalised groups, he was contracted to the Health Promotion Unit to examine domestic violence prevention. As a result he pioneered the development of Men's Health and Boys' Health areas of study. In 1992 he founded a community-based group, Fathers Against Rape, to conduct workshops with teenage boys in schools. As a lecturer in Health Studies in the Discipline of Paediatrics, University of Newcastle and Team Leader of The Engaging fathers Project, Family Action Centre, he has designed and delivered courses and seminars on Health Research, Boys’ development and Father involvement to teachers, nurses, occupational therapists, and medical students. His PhD thesis on fathers’ attachment to infants and children was accepted in 2008.

To see a list Richard's recent publications, go to Research Publications.