Dr Richard Fletcher

Work Phone	16401
Fax	18686
Email	Richard.Fletcher@newcastle.edu.au
Office	AOB27, Academic Office Block

Highlighted Publications

Year	Citation	Link
2003	Fletcher Richard, 'Father's role in family services', Focus on Fathering, ACER Press, Camberwell., Victoria, 125-141 (2003) [B2]
2004	Fletcher Richard, Silberberg Simone Honora, Galloway D, 'New father's postbirth views of antenatal classes: satisfaction, benefits, and knowledge of family services', Journal of Perinatal Education, 13 18-26 (2004) [C1]
2005	Friedewald Mark, Fletcher Richard, Fairbairn Hedy Margaret, 'All-male discussion forums for expectant fathers: evaluation of a model', Journal of Perinatal Education, 14 8-18 (2005) [C1]
2006	Fletcher Richard, Matthey S, Marley C G, 'Addressing depression and anxiety among new fathers', Medical Journal of Australia, 185 461-463 (2006) [C1]

Publications

For items published while at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.

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Books (3 outputs)

Authored - Research (A1) (2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2011	Fletcher Richard, The Dad Factor : How the Father-Baby Bond Helps a Child for Life, Finch Publishing, Warriewood, NSW, 211 (2011) [A1]
2008	Fletcher Richard, The Assessment and Support of New Fathers: Father-Infant Attachment as a Basis for Psychosocial Assessment and Support, VDM Verlag, Saarbrucken, 234 (2008) [A1]

Authored - Other (A2) (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2004	Fletcher Richard, Bring fathers in handbook: how to engage with men for the benefit of everyone in the family, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, - (2004) [A2]

Chapters In A Book (4 outputs)

Chapter in A1 Book (B1) (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2010	Fletcher Richard, 'Including fathers in work with vulnerable families', Working with Vulnerable Families: A Partnership Approach, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 135-155 (2010) [B1]

Chapter in A2 Book (B2) (3 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2006	Fletcher Richard, 'Male role models', Educating Boys: The Good News: Insights from a Selection of Papers Presented at the 4th Biennial Working with Boys, Building Fine Men Conference, Family Action Centre, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, 25-37 (2006) [B2]
2003	Fletcher Richard, 'Father's role in family services', Focus on Fathering, ACER Press, Camberwell., Victoria, 125-141 (2003) [B2]
2001	Fletcher Richard, 'The development of men's health in Australia', Promoting men's health : a guide for practitioners, Bailli¿re Tindall, London, 313 (2001) [B2]

Journal Articles (30 outputs)

Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (C1) (22 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2012	Freeman Emily Elsa, Fletcher Richard, Collins Clare Elizabeth, Morgan Philip James, Burrows Tracy Lee, Callister Robin, 'Preventing and treating childhood obesity: Time to target fathers', International Journal of Obesity, 36 12-15 (2012) [C1]
2012	St George Jennifer Mary, Fletcher Richard, 'Time for work, commuting, and parenting? Commuting parents' involvement with their children', Community, Work and Family, 15 273-291 (2012) [C1]
2011	Fletcher Richard, 'Field testing of father-inclusive guidelines for web-based information and support aimed at families with perinatal depression', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 22 231-233 (2011) [C1]
2011	Fletcher Richard, Freeman Emily Elsa, Garfield Craig, Vimpani Graham Verum, 'The effects of early paternal depression on children's development', Medical Journal of Australia, 195 685-689 (2011) [C1]
2011	Fletcher Richard, Freeman Emily Elsa, Matthey Stephen, 'The impact of behavioural parent training on fathers' parenting: A meta-analysis of the triple-p positive parenting program', Fathering: A Journal of Theory, Research, & Practice about Men as Fathers, 9 291-312 (2011) [C1]
2011	Fletcher Richard, May Christopher, St George Jennifer Mary, Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, 'Fathers' perceptions of rough-and-tumble play: Implications for early childhood services', Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 36 131-138 (2011) [C1]
2011	Fletcher Richard, St George Jennifer Mary, 'Heading into fatherhood-nervously: Support for fathering from online dads', Qualitative Health Research, 21 1101-1114 (2011) [C1]
2011	Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, Callister Robin, Okely A D, Burrows Tracy Lee, Fletcher Richard, Collins Clare Elizabeth, 'The 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' randomized controlled trial: Efficacy of a healthy lifestyle program for overweight fathers and their children', International Journal of Obesity, 35 436-447 (2011) [C1]
2011	St George Jennifer Mary, Fletcher Richard, 'Fathers online: Learning about fatherhood through the internet', Journal of Perinatal Education, 20 154-162 (2011) [C1]
2010	Fletcher Richard, St George Jennifer M, 'Men's help-seeking in the context of family separation', Advances in Mental Health, 9 49-62 (2010) [C1]
2010	Fletcher Richard, St George Jennifer M, 'Practitioners' understanding of father engagement in the context of family dispute resolution', Journal of Family Studies, 16 101-115 (2010) [C1]
2009	Fletcher Richard, 'Promoting infant well-being in the context of maternal depression by supporting the father', Infant Mental Health Journal, 30 95-102 (2009) [C1]
2009	Matthey Stephen, Reay Rebecca, Fletcher Richard, 'Service strategies for engaging fathers in the perinatal period: What have we learned so far?', International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 11 29-41 (2009) [C1]
2008	Fletcher Richard, Vimpani Graham Verum, Russell G, Keatinge Diana Rosemary, 'The evaluation of tailored and web-based information for new fathers', Child Care Health and Development, 34 439-446 (2008) [C1]
2008	Fletcher Richard, Vimpani Graham Verum, Russell G, Sibbritt David William, 'Psychosocial assessment of expectant fathers', Archives of Womens Mental Health, 11 27-32 (2008) [C1]
2008	Fletcher Richard, Visser Amy L, 'Facilitating father engagement: The role of Family Relationship Centres', Journal of Family Studies, 14 53-64 (2008) [C1]
2006	Fletcher Richard, Matthey S, Marley C G, 'Addressing depression and anxiety among new fathers', Medical Journal of Australia, 185 461-463 (2006) [C1]
2006	Fletcher Richard, Silberberg Simone Honora, 'Involvement of fathers in primary school activities', Australian Journal of Education, 50 29-39 (2006) [C1]
2005	Friedewald Mark, Fletcher Richard, Fairbairn Hedy Margaret, 'All-male discussion forums for expectant fathers: evaluation of a model', Journal of Perinatal Education, 14 8-18 (2005) [C1]
2004	Fletcher Richard, Silberberg Simone Honora, Galloway D, 'New father's postbirth views of antenatal classes: satisfaction, benefits, and knowledge of family services', Journal of Perinatal Education, 13 18-26 (2004) [C1]
2002	Fletcher Richard, Higginbotham Howard Nicholas, Dobson A, 'Men's Perceived Health Needs', Journal of Health Psychology: an interdisciplinary, international journal, 7(3) 233-241 (2002) [C1]
2001	Fletcher Richard, 'The Wellbeing of boys', NSW Public Health Bulletin, 12 324-326 (2001) [C1]
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Non Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (C2) (5 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2008	Fletcher Richard, 'Father-inclusive practice and associated professional competencies', AFRC Briefing 1-10 (2008) [C2]
2008	Fletcher Richard, 'Mothers and fathers accessing Family Relationship Centres', Family Relationships Quarterly 3-6 (2008) [C2]
2005	Fletcher Richard, 'Bringing fathers to family services', Every Child, 11 17 (2005) [C2]
2004	Hammond C, Lester John Henry, Fletcher Richard, Pascoe Susan Margaret, 'Young Aboriginal fathers: the findings and impact of a research project undertaken in the Hunter Valley', Aboriginal Islander and Health Worker Journal, 28 5-8 (2004) [C2]
2003	Fletcher Richard, 'Fathers as partners in change', Threshold, 75 12-13 (2003) [C2]
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Non Refereed Article in a Professional Journal (C3) (3 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2012	Fletcher Richard, Maharaj O'Neil N, Fletcher Watson Chloe H, May Chris, Skeates Nigel, Gruenert Stefan, 'Fathers with mental illness: Implications for clinicians and health services', MJA Open, 1 34-36 (2012) [C3]
2011	Garfield Craig F, Fletcher Richard, 'Sad dads: A challenge for pediatrics', Pediatrics, 127 781-782 (2011) [C3]
2011	Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, Plotnikoff Ronald Cyril, Callister Robin, Burrows Tracy Lee, Fletcher Richard, Okely Anthony, Young Myles David, Miller Andrew David, Clay Victoria Ruth, Lloyd Adam Burton, Collins Clare Elizabeth, 'The 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' community effectiveness trial: Study protocol of a community-based healthy lifestyle program for fathers and their children', BMC Public Health, 11 876 (2011) [C3]

Conference Publication (23 outputs)

Full Written Paper - Non Refereed (E2) (2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2010	Fletcher Richard, 'Working With fathers: Guidelines for strengths-based practice and research', 6th Australian Family & Community Strengths Conference. Strengths & Assets Summit, Newcastle (2010) [E2]
2008	Fletcher Richard, 'Reaching out to vulnerable fathers: Why and how', QEC 5th Biennial International Conference Reaching Out to Vulnerable Families: Achieving Better Outcomes for Children. Conference Podcasts, Melbourne, VIC (2008) [E2]

Extract of Paper (E3) (21 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2011	Miller Andrew David, Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, Plotnikoff Ronald Cyril, Callister Robin, Okely A D, Burrows Tracy Lee, Fletcher Richard, Collins Clare Elizabeth, Lloyd Adam Burton, Cook Alyce Therese, Clay Victoria Ruth, Young Myles David, 'Effective strategies for the recruitment of overweight men and their children into a community trial: The Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids recruitment story', Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, Adelaide (2011) [E3]
2010	Douglas Sharon Lee, Fletcher Richard, 'The co-construction of involved fatherhood on YouTube', 11th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference. Program and Abstracts, Melbourne, Vic (2010) [E3]
2010	Fletcher Richard, 'Father Engagement - how do you rate? Practitioners' knowledge of fathers and competence to engage fathers in Family Relationship Services', FRSA 3rd National Conference, Melbourne, Vic (2010) [E3]
2010	Fletcher Richard, May Christopher, St George Jennifer Mary, Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, 'Fathers' perceptions of rough and tumble play', 11th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference Proceedings, Melbourne (2010) [E3]
2010	Fletcher Richard, Toussaint Jonathan, 'The Child Development Consultation for separating parents with young children: Theoretical and practical considerations', 11th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference.Program and Abstracts, Melbourne, Vic (2010) [E3]
2010	Fletcher Richard, Toussaint Jonathon, 'Building connection through play: Resources for separating parents with young children', FRSA 3rd National Conference "Diversity: Everyone Benefits". Abstracts, Melbourne, Vic (2010) [E3]
2010	Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, Callister Robin, Fletcher Richard, Burrows Tracy Lee, Collins Clare Elizabeth, Plotnikoff Ronald Cyril, Clay Victoria Ruth, Young Myles David, 'The 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' community program: Promoting family health through sustainable school and community partnerships', Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, Sydney, NSW (2010) [E3]
2010	Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, Callister Robin, Okely A D, Burrows Tracy Lee, Fletcher Richard, Collins Clare Elizabeth, 'The 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' randomized controlled trial: Efficacy of a healthy lifestyle program for overweight fathers and their children', Obesity Reviews, Stockholm, Sweden (2010) [E3]
2010	St George Jennifer Mary, Fletcher Richard, 'Travelling well: Commuting parents' involvement with their children', 11th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference. Program and Abstracts, Melbourne, Vic (2010) [E3]
2009	Fletcher Richard, Prichard Paul, 'Fathering at the heart of early childhood: Why fathers should be central to our rethinking of early childhood in Australia', National Men's Health Gathering 2009: Program and Abstracts, Newcastle, NSW (2009) [E3]
2009	Fletcher Richard, St George Jennifer Mary, Douglas Sharon Lee, Gray Kim Michele, 'The dad, the chat and the cam: New father's use of the web', National Men's Health Gathering 2009: Program and Abstracts, Newcastle, NSW (2009) [E3]
2009	Lubans David Revalds, Morgan Philip James, Collins Clare Elizabeth, Burrows Tracy Lee, Bray James Francis, Fletcher Richard, Okely Tony, Callister Robin, 'Using mediation analysis to explain weight loss in the 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' pilot randomised controlled trial', National Men's Health Gathering 2009: Program and Abstracts, Newcastle, NSW (2009) [E3]
2009	Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, Callister Robin, Fletcher Richard, Bray James Francis, Okely Tony, Burrows Tracy Lee, Warren Janet, Collins Clare Elizabeth, 'Engaging overweight men to improve their health: Lessons learnt from the 'SHED-IT' and 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' pilot randomised controlled trials', National Men's Health Gathering 2009: Program and Abstracts, Newcastle, NSW (2009) [E3]
2009	Morgan Philip James, Lubans David Revalds, Collins Clare Elizabeth, Bray James Francis, Burrows Tracy Lee, Fletcher Richard, Okely T, Warren J, Callister Robin, 'Intervention description and preliminary findings of the 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' pilot randomised controlled trial', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E3]
2008	Ball Jessica, Fletcher Richard, Hodgins Denise, Johnson Shelly, 'Supporting indigenous fathers' journeys', Father Involvement Research 2008 Conference: Presentation Abstracts, Toronto, ONT (2008) [E3]
2008	Fletcher Richard, 'Linking research and policy on father involvement', Father Involvement Research 2008 Conference: Presentation Abstracts, Toronto, ONT (2008) [E3]
2008	Fletcher Richard, Close Natalie Margaret, Babakhani Anet, Ward Paul, 'Reviewing the research literature to Inform family policy: Undertaking a realist review', 10th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference: Program & Abstracts, Melbourne, VIC (2008) [E3]
2008	Fletcher Richard, Katz Ilan, 'Defining priorities for fatherhood research in Australia', 10th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference: Program & Abstracts, Melbourne, VIC (2008) [E3]
2008	Fletcher Richard, St George Jennifer Mary, 'Practitioners' understanding of father engagement in the context of family dispute resolution', 10th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference: Program & Abstracts, Melbourne, VIC (2008) [E3]
2008	Hammond Craig Anthony, Fletcher Richard, 'Strengths of indigenous fathers posters', Father Involvement Research 2008 Conference: Presentation Abstracts, Toronto, ONT (2008) [E3]
2008	Matthey S, Fletcher Richard, Reay R, 'What are the successful strategies for involving fathers?', 5th Australian Family and Community Strengths Conference: Program & Abstract Book, Callaghan, NSW (2008) [E3]
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