This Sunday, August 6, is Australia's national day to celebrate fathers, or father figures, including grandfathers.
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Grandfathers are special because they have so much life experience to share. They have the patience to teach and the time to celebrate achievements. Some grandfathers live close by and others live far, which means this year some grandfathers might not be able to visit with their grandchildren.
Visiting a grandparent or elderly parent might be out of the question, but we can embrace new ways to share the day with loved ones.
The Australian Government's advice for families that may be separated from their families this Father's Day is to find alternative ways to stay connected. This may be by phone or video calls, social media, sending a letter or postcard, and share videos, photographs, or artwork.
Grandfathers have many skills and they also have some very good advice. Australian Community Media asked a selection of local grandfathers, granddads, pops, and papas for their best piece of advice to share this Father's Day.
Everyone has a story to tell, listening isn't hard.
- Sean Proudman, Crookwell
When the going gets tough, the tough get going, and, you can be anything you want to be. Also related to horse-riding: If it was easy then everyone would be doing it, and, sit down, heels down, and kick.
- Rod Hoare, Binda
Never be afraid to ask for advice on any problem, whether it be of a private nature or an everyday occurrence.
- Alan Duncombe, Crookwell
Don't be a bully, but stand up for what you believe in, and, if you want to have good friends then you must learn to be a good friend.
- Barry Storrier, Crookwell
