Policy and advocacy

A major focus of the Parenting and Family Support Centre is to ensure that governments and funding bodies understand the critical influence that parenting has over the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

PFSC researchers regularly contribute to government submissions, policy papers, white papers, evidence reviews, comprehensive reviews, while conducting ongoing research into the preferences and needs of families.

The centre’s work is regularly cited in major policy statements, including the 2014 Contributing Lives Review into Australian mental health service delivery reform, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the US National Academies Press, UK National Institute for Health Care and Excellence, UK Government, rijksoverheld.nl (Netherlands), World Health Organisation, the World Bank, Centres for Disease Control, Brookings Institute, Mental Health Foundation (UK), and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network.

Policy submissions to government

The below submissions have been made by the PFSC regarding Stepping Stones Triple P.

Mental Health of Young People with Developmental Disabilities. (PDF, 915.9 KB)

A National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded research project.

Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Review of the NDIS Costs

Submission, 12 July 2017

Mental Health of Young People with Developmental Disabilities. (PDF, 761.7 KB)

A National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded research project.

Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Inquiry - Provision of services under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach

Submission, August 2017

Mental Health of Young People with Developmental Disabilities. (PDF, 0.9 MB)