FIFO NEW PARENTS GUIDE
supporting FIFO parents from pregnancy through to parenthood
“How do I bond with my baby when I’m away for weeks?”
“What if the baby comes early while I’m on site?”
“How am I going to cope with solo parenting 24/7?”
If these questions sound familiar, you’re not alone. This comprehensive guide brings together honest experiences from FIFO families across Australia, combined with expert advice tailored specifically for FIFO new parents. It covers everything from emergency planning to managing those solo-parenting 3am moments, when you need support the most.
Who is the guide For?
Expectant FIFO couples preparing for their first baby.
New FIFO parents looking for practical strategies and reassurance.
FIFO families considering expanding their family.
Partners at home needing support for solo parenting during rosters.
FIFO workers wanting to stay connected while working away.
Whether you’re 20 weeks pregnant or 20 weeks into life with a newborn, this guide is here to support you. Inside, you’ll find practical tips, real-life strategies and honest advice from other FIFO families who’ve been there – helping you navigate the unique challenges of parenting with a FIFO roster. This guide has been supported by funding from WA Department of Communities.
What’s included?
Emergency Planning & Birth Preparation Step-by-step plans to help you feel more prepared – covering who to contact, what to do, and how to navigate parental leave. “Luckily we had the emergency contact on site… knowing who at the office to contact that day was a total lifesaver.”
Real Solutions from FIFO Families
You’re not alone. These are the real stories and smart hacks shared by other FIFO families – everything from handling solo appointments to building routines that actually work. “I felt really isolated at first but this guide really helped me work through that.”
Practical Daily Management Tools
From communication systems and financial templates to solo parenting checklists and R&R routines – these tools are here to take the pressure off. “We roster gardening, we roster cooking… It takes the mental overwhelm out of it.”
Connection Strategies That Actually Work
Get ideas that help you feel close – even when you’re apart. From FaceTime bedtimes to reconnecting during R&R, these strategies are tried, tested and FIFO-friendly. “I get a lot of guys who put a lot of time into the bedtime routine… it really makes a difference.”
Ready to Feel More Confident as FIFO New Parents?
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Why so many questions? By collecting this information, we can better understand who we’re reaching and demonstrate the real impact of this guide. This data helps us apply for future funding – so we can continue creating free resources and support for more FIFO families.
More funding = more support for FIFO families like yours.
JOIN OUR FIFO NEW PARENTS WORKSHOP SERIES
“We’re a small network [FIFO parents] but we can support one another. There’s zero judgement here, just building our own ‘village’ together… because nobody else is going to truly understand how it feels.”
Join us throughout 2025 at our months FIFO New Parents community workshops. All dates and details can be found via our Eventbrite page.
* Workshops are currently only available in Perth.
We are actively seeking further funding to create an online digital workshop ASAP, to give as many FIFO families access to the workshop, as possible.
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