Yes, being a single parent is difficult for many, with a huge range of problems and hard work. It can be very emotional, especially in the beginning. However, there comes a time when many of the problems are worked out, or adjusted to. Challenges with your ex-partner, schools, work, housework, government, your kids themselves, etc etc etc. And this is the time to start rebuilding your life - both for you, and for your kids.

Single parents need FUN, support and companionship with other single parents. No matter how many friends you have, if they are not single parents, they can never understand what you're going through. It can be very lonely in a crowd.

That's why the Single Parent Family Association Inc. was born. It has hundreds of members, and runs a social group for single mothers and single fathers, and their kids. Functions are for adults, or for families and are held 2 - 4 times each and every week.

Threre's always somewhere to go, and some like-minded people to go there with. And lots of fun and support.

They hold parties, weekends away, bowling days, picnics, harbour cruises, barbeques, pub nights and heaps more - always changing!

4 single parents - 2 access and 2 custodial, started the group up in 2006. It is a non-profit group, run entirely by volunteers - single parents who are helping themselves - and others - recreate their lives.

If you are a single parent, and in need of some fun and support, consider starting up a group in your area.