Better Men - working with local governments to engage men

'Our council has had its share of youth workers, but our problems just keep escalating. Maybe if we did more work with fathers we would have less issues with their kids when they become teenagers.'


	“I first met Rob Koch at an LG Pro conference where he presented on engaging men. This led to involving Rob in some initiatives in our LGA and some further training he conducted at the City of Casey. From the first encounter I found him open, helpful and supportive. He injects his enthusiasm, empathy, knowledge and life experience to support everyone he meets, enabling each individual to achieve the best results for themselves, and ultimately those closest to them.” TONY CORNISH Community Development Officer "Evidence is now undisputed, demonstrating that fathers, not just mothers, are a vital key to producing positive outcomes for children, families and society. Traditionally services have revolved around mum and the kids but in many cases unless Dad is involved in the service or intervention the impact on the family is often minimal." WARWICK MARSH Founder & CEO Dads 4 Kids Fatherhood Foundation

ROB KOCH, Principal Consultant of BETTER MEN Australia was the first person to be appointed full-time in Australian local government to support the needs of men. Rob developed a reputation for innovation in his employment for four years with Victoria’s largest municipality, the City of Casey, pioneering many successful initiatives, partnerships and programs.