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

Invitation to ARACY National Conference 2009
We would like to invite you to the ARACY National Conference 2009. This year's theme is 'Transforming Australia for our children’s future: Making prevention work'. Speakers will explore pathways to success, and showcase preventive innovations that are improving the lives of children and young people. It will be held in Melbourne from 2-4 September 2009. Read more at the ARACY National Conference website.

Research into children’s early home learning environment
New research with parents of children aged up to five years will investigate what parents do to influence their child’s early home learning environment and how this relates to their child’s development. Fill in the survey now or read more ...
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Employment oppportunities
The Parenting Research Centre currently has positions available in the areas of Communications and Research. Visit our Employment Page for further information.

New funding for Raising Children teen years
The Raising Children Network has been granted $4.3 million by the Australian Government to include parenting information on pre-teen and teenage years. Announced by MP Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Housing, Communities and Indigenous Affairs on Monday 11 May 2009, this new funding will support the development of new and innovative visual based and interactive information resources.
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Early Days website launched
We are happy to announce the launch of Early Days, a program of free workshops for mothers, fathers and other family carers of young children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We invite you to go to www.earlydays.net.au to express your interest in a workshop and to sign up for newsletters.
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National website for raising children with autism launched
The national website for parents raising young children with autism spectrum disorder was launched at Parliament House this week. Visit the new website to read new parenting information and resources, and let us know your feedback to help us develop the site.
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Survey for parents of children with a disability
Parents raising a child with a disability or chronic illness aged 2-12 years are invited to take part in a survey that explores their experience of fatigue and wellbeing. The 20-minute survey will help us understand what kind of information and support parents need to manage fatigue. Go to the online survey or read more ... 
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Media enquiries
We welcome media enquiries about any topical issues relating to parenting. Contact Nerida Heyward to arrange an interview or read our list of topics of interest.