Sharing Knowledge

We believe that the science of parenting and child development can make a difference in the everyday lives of families when it is translated effectively into usable information, policy, programs and professional practice.

We coordinate the implementation of parenting support programs we have developed nationally and internationally, and we support the child and family service system to identify, adopt and implement evidence-based approaches to parenting intervention.

ABCD: Parenting Young Adolescents

Adolescence is a time of change and challenge - both for young people and their parents. ABCD: Parenting Young Adolescents is a program for parents with children in the early years of adolescence.

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Embedding Evidence-based Practice

A major focus of our work is applying evidence-based practices within agencies across Australia, to help workers deliver services that address the needs of the children and families they support, and that considers the unique organisational context of that agency.

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AusParenting in Schools

AusParenting in Schools is a school-based parenting and family support strategy that promotes children's wellbeing and resilience by building stronger family–school partnerships.

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Healthy Start

Healthy Start builds capacity among professionals and volunteers in the health, welfare and education sectors who share a common interest in enhancing the lives of children and their parents with learning difficulties.

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Intensive Family Support Service

The Intensive Family Support Service program in the Northern Territory is focusing on improving care for children experiencing neglect.

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MyTime

MyTime is a national program of facilitated peer support groups for parents and carers of children with a disability or chronic medical condition. It promotes the wellbeing of parents and carers of children with complex needs. The program is nationally coordinated by the Parenting Research Centre.

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Parenting Young Children

PRC is evaluating practitioner and organisational-level factors that influence the successful adoption and implementation of a PRC program into the Swedish context.

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Raising Children Network

The Raising Children Network website is an evidence-informed online resource developed in Australia and designed for parents and carers of children and the professionals who support them.

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Signposts

Signposts is a program for mothers, fathers and family carers of children aged 3-15 years who have a developmental delay or an intellectual disability. It is designed to help parents and carers manage difficult behaviour and encourage appropriate behaviour in their children.

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