Welcome
The Parenting Research Centre believes parenting is a critical factor in the quality of life and wellbeing of children. By developing parenting capability in the community, we can build a positive future for the next generation. We invite parents, carers and practitioners working with families to share the knowledge generated by our research.

Warren Cann
Executive Director

In Brief

Parent fatigue survey now closed
Thank you to the 1500 parents across Australia who took part in our survey on parent fatigue. The survey is now closed and we are currently analysing the data, and the results will be published on this website in late 2008. Read more about the Parent Wellbeing project.

New research on siblings of children with a disablity
We are conducting new research in collaboration with RMIT University into the experiences of parents of children with a disability or chronic illness and how they support the siblings in the family. This research will help us to identify ways that we can best support these parents and their children. Fill in the survey now or read more ...
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New research on transition to secondary school
We are conducting new research in collaboration with RMIT University into the kind of information parents need to support their children who are making the transition into secondary school. If you are a parent with a child starting secondary school in 2009 fill in the survey now or read more ...
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New MyTime publication: The Right Time
MyTime recently launched a booklet The Right Time to celebrate the success of this peer support program for mums, dads, carers, aunts and uncles who care for children with a disability. Read more about this Australia-wide program on the MyTime website.

Survey on single mothers now closed
Thank you to the single mothers who responded to our Australia-wide survey. More than 400 respondents completed the survey, providing information that will help us develop resources based on the challenges and positives about being a single mother. Read more about the background to this project.
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Healthy Start booklet now available
Healthy Start has launched a new publication that celebrates the success of the national capacity building strategy among professionals who work with parents who have a learning difficulty. Download the booklet here.

Information for dads
More help is on the way for new fathers as Victoria experiences its biggest baby boom in 35 years. The Victorian Government announced funding of $60,000 to the Parenting Research Centre to develop an information kit for fathers. With more fathers staying home to become primary carers, there is a real need for information specifically designed for them. PRC will consult with fathers to ensure that the kit provides the kind of parenting information they are looking for. For more information contact the communications team.

Media enquiries
We welcome media enquiries about any topical issues relating to parenting. Read our list of topics of interest.