Category: Father’s Day

newsXpress supports RU OK? this Father’s Day

Every year, fathers day is a time when fathers and father figures receive more than just traditional gifts. It has become an opportunity for the public to demonstrate their love and gratitude toward fathers by raising awareness about mental health issues. This year, newsXpress is supporting the RU OK? organisation and its campaign to help educate people about mental health, to seek professional support if they are finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges.

The RU OK? organisation operates a free national helpline that has become an integral source of support for many Australians. The fathers day campaign aims to raise awareness about the services available. It is important for fathers to address their emotional wellbeing.

Buying a Father’s Day card from many local newsXpress stores supports RU OK? and their good work in the community.

Shopping in-store for Father’s Day cards at newsXpress is Covid safe and easy. fathers

Father’s Day is celebrated on 19th September in Australia. International fathers day, on the other hand, is celebrated on 3rd June.

Australia Post released a survey on fathers day spending trends in 2013. The results show that the average Australian will spend $65 on fathers day cards for dad and $54 on fathers day gifts for their children’s dad. newsXpress stores offer an excellent range of fathers day cards to celebrate your father, fathers day gifts to buy for dad and unique fathers day cards that address the challenges fathers may face in today’s society.

With over 200 stores across Australia, newsXpress makes it easy to find a fathers day cards store in your local area. We encourage locals to drop by their local newsXpress store for their fathers day card needs this fathers day.

If you or someone you know may be struggling with mental health issues, visit the RU OK? website.

By supporting RU OK? this father’s day, newsXpress is grateful to support a vital organisation that does much good in the community. We are thankful to our customers for their support of us and through that their support of RU OK? too

. Let’s all get behind fathers day and mental health awareness this fathers day by supporting RU OK? and other organisations doing good work in this area.

For more information about the newsXpress, visit our website at http://www.newsxpress.com.au/

Storytime: Father’s Day 2020

Storytime:  “I need a Father’s Day card for my boss,” Taylor said. Taylor is an apprentice mechanic, he’s a local. “For him to give to his dad?” I asked. “No, it’s for me to give to him.  On account of how much he’s helped, helps, me. I want to say thanks. I figured, why not on Father’s Day.”

We are seeing people buy Father’s Day cards this year for uncommon reasons. It is wonderful. #FathersDay #Dad2020 #CardsAsHugs #Love

Storytime: Father’s Day 2020

Storytime:  “I need a father’s day card for my sister,” Ilona said, “so it can’t be all traditional and masculine.”

We looked through the cards and found one Ilona was happy with.

At the counter, Ilona explained. “Our dad died when I was 3. I was the youngest. Gretel was the eldest, 10 years older. She’s been like my dad, always there when I needed her. So, I wanted to recognise that this Father’s Day.

We are seeing people buy Father’s Day cards this year for uncommon reasons. It is wonderful. #FathersDay #Dad2020 #CardsAsHugs #Love

Storytime: Father’s Day 2020

Storytime:  “This is for my neighbour, Len,” said Valeria, as she put a Father’s Day card on the counter. “He coached cricket for 20 years, both my boys, another boy across the road and two further down the street. He was like a dad to so many kids. With his family all gone I wanted to let him know that Father’s Day is as much about him and his contribution as it is for all dads.”

We have the most wonderful and giving customers.

We are seeing people buy Father’s Day cards this year for uncommon reasons. It is wonderful. #FathersDay #Dad2020 #CardsAsHugs #Love

Storytime: Father’s Day 2020

Storytime:  I was surprised when I saw 80-something Ian slide a Father’s Day card across the counter. Ian’s a regular, he likes a chat and had never mentioned his dad. “It’s for my grandson,” Ian said, “he’s just become a new dad, unexpectedly as it happens, and he’s a bit stressed about it all, so I figured a Father’s Day card is an opportunity for me to tell him that I think he’ll be a fine dad.” Ian smiled his classic wide smile.

We are seeing people buy Father’s Day cards this year for uncommon reasons. It is wonderful. #FathersDay #Dad2020 #CardsAsHugs #Love

Storytime: Father’s Day 2020

Storytime:  “I’ve got no idea what to write on a Father’s Day card.” I could retire if I got a dollar for every time I heard that. Father’s Day cards appear to be the hardest cards to write for so many. We’re not sure why.

Our advice when considering what to write on a Father’s Day card is always simple: think about what you would want discovered on the card years later. You know, when someone is packing up the home and are going through stored memories.

Since many cards are kept in boxes for sometime in the future, think about what you would like to be the memory shared when someone sees your Father’s Day card. Because, that card you give today is for today and for the memories down the track.

#FathersDay #Dad2020 #CardsAsHugs #Love

Father’s Day cards – 2020

Storytime:  Billie slid 3 Father’s Day cards across the counter. “This one’s for my husband, he’s awesome,” she said with a bright smile. “This one’s for my father-in-law. He’s perfect and we love him.” Billie paused with the last card. “This one’s for my dad, who died when I was 5. Every year I write a card and put it on the side table, next to his photo.”

Days like Father’s Day are for all sorts of heart warming memories. #FathersDay #Dad2020 #CardsAsHugs #Love

Storytime: 2020, corona and a trade and his dad

Storytime. “I don’t usually buy father’s day cards,” 20-something Jackson said with a wry smile, as he pushed a Father’s Day card across the counter, “but 2020 is a year of firsts.”

Jackson is a local tradie, he moved here last year when he started his apprenticeship. He’s not our usual Father’s Day card shopper. “I get on okay with dad, but we’ve never been card givers, we both prefer a beer.”

He’d chosen a fun card that said ‘Happy Father’s Day from the good one.’“ “The thing is, I don’t know what to write.” This is a common comment with Father’s Day cards. “Be yourself. Imagine it’s the last thing he ever reads,” I said, delivering our fine-tuned advice.

Jackson stood to the side of the counter and write his dad a note. I’m pretty sure I saw him wipe a tear, a happy tear, from his face as he closed the card to put it in the envelope.

This Father’s Day is different. The hugs being sent to dads will be cherished.

Storytime: Father’s Day cards from a son to dad

Storytime. “I’m so scared for him, so scared.” 20-something Oscar was telling us about his granddad who was in a nursing home and on lockdown. “No one is allowed to visit, for obvious reasons.”

These days people are sharing personal stories at the counter more so than ever, even those who usually keep counter chats light.

“I spoke to him on the phone and he sounded so sad.”

I knew Oscar liked to draw because he’d buy sketch books from us, so I made a suggestion. “Mate, why not draw a picture of him and you together doing something fun.”

“That’s perfect. Why didn’t I think of that?.” Oscar headed for the door. He was on a mission. I called after him “let’s see it when you’re done okay?!” “Okay,” Oscar yelled back.

Storytime: an early Father’s Day card sale

Storytime. We had our first Father’s Day cards customer the other day. It was Vic. Before we put the cards out we called him because it had become a tradition.

For years, Vic would come and buy a Father’s Day card sit at the back of the shop and write on it before putting it in the envelope and sealing it.

Vic, who is in his 70s now, lost his dad when he was 30. Every year since, he has written his dad a Father’s Day card. He told us he keeps them in a wooden box his dad had made him when he was a kid.

Vic likes that we call him when the new season Father’s Day cards in so he can look through them before we put them on display. We are grateful to be part of his tradition.

Father’s Day is different for different people. Cards play different role. At their heart, they help us open our heart.