As parents start supporting kids to re-enage with extra-curricular activities, it's great to be part of the discussion around this timely topic. As @WarrenGCann explains in this article, organised activities can be good for children’s development, wellbeing and for the community.

We ❤️ working with #childhood experts. With our input, the #PlayLearnGrow SMS program from @DETVic is providing simple, practical advice, wellbeing tips and activity ideas to parents and carers of children aged 2-3. Learn more about this free program: ow.ly/4G8E50InOqZ

Free kick for Pharma. Beyond the Budget spin: some news on important medicines policy changes via Croakey News croakey.org/beyond-the-bud…

Our recently published article on parenting pre-teens explores how this experience differs to parenting younger children bit.ly/3EVSlMm What we found: 1/7

This is really important! Especially in an election campaign where politicians are putting the focus on medicines. @NPSMedicineWise calls for a review of the Federal budget decision to cut funding for its Quality Use of Medicines initiatives #AusVotesHealth2022 cc Croakey News

Want practical advice, tips and fun ideas from #earlychildhood experts to support your child’s learning, health and wellbeing? 🤔 Sign-up to #PlayLearnGrow program. Better yet, it’s free! 📱 More: vic.gov.au/play-learn-gro…

Babies born during #COVID are talking less, and are slower to develop language, study finds. How else has the pandemic impacted #infant and #childdevelopment? Find out more here #health #development bit.ly/3MQskk7

Fantastic to have the team back out there at face to face events talking about some of the work we've been doing to support families and children during the pandemic. Head along to the presentation this morning at #FRSA2022 if you are there!

Such an excellent event to be part of. Come by our booth and meet the Parenting Research Centre team. #AIFSCONF

What an incredibly inspiring day of presentations on tackling family violence, anxiety in kids, technology-facilitated abuse and more. Loved meeting so many people from the sector and discussing the juicy issues. We will be here to do it all again tomorrow. #AIFSCONF

Stirring overview from Minister Amanda Rishworth MP of the current DSS portfolio. Really sparks so much of the #aifsconf program and our conversations this week.

"...in 78 per cent of households in the sample, the mental load was “always or usually” carried by the mother. In one-third, it was “always” the mother." #aifsconf

Research by @FamilyStudies Brendan Quinn shows that GPs are crucial in meeting the immediate needs of children with social and emotional problems, but mental health services for children in regional and rural areas are lacking. #AIFSCONF

One woman dying at the hands of their current or former partner every nine days is not ok. 

Tackling Family & Domestic Violence is a key priority for the Government. abc.net.au/news/2022-07-0…

My mum lost her son for 21 years because of a lie from the Salvation Army. Stories like hers are part of the reason why some expecting First Nations mothers avoid hospitals & institutions. abc.net.au/news/2022-07-0…

Today we announced the Albanese Labor Government will invest $31 million to boost readiness for educational environments for children with disability or developmental concerns.

Calling all strategic communicators. We're hiring for a 7 month contract role at the Parenting Research Centre. Fabulous team and important for-purpose role supporting the child & family services sector. Let me know if you'd like to know more.

What influences how fathers feel about their parenting? Find out in this Child & Youth Care Forum article, published ahead of #FathersDay, with new insights from the Parenting Research Centre team. Read the article here: rdcu.be/cUN8O #ParentingTodayinVictoria

💙 Happy Father’s Day. To each and every positive male role model in a child’s life - we see you.

Our GPs need support in providing best practice medical care - minimising medication errors and optimising clinical practice. Today I called on the Albanese government to restore funding to the NPS MedicineWise program - to help our GPs help us.