PUBLICATIONS
SUBMISSIONS TO GOVERNMENT
SUBMISSION TO THE HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, AGED CARE AND DISABILITY: PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO THRIVING KIDS INITIATIVE
This submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative outlines why evidence-based parenting supports are essential for children’s development and family wellbeing. It provides research-based recommendations for embedding these supports into everyday services. The paper highlights how early and accessible help can improve outcomes for all families, including those with developmental concerns.
JOURNAL ARTICLES
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT OF CHILDREN IN AUSTRALIA: THE EVIDENCE-BASED CASE FOR LEGISLATIVE REFORM
Havighurst, S., Mathews, B., Doyle, F., Haslam, D., Andriessen, K., Cubillo, C., Dawe, Hawes, D., Leung, C., Mazzucchelli, T., Morawska, A., Whittle, S., Chainey, C., Higgins, D. (2023). Corporal punishment of children in Australia: The evidence-based case for legislative reform. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100044
A REVIEW OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FUNDING OF PARENTING INTERVENTION RESEARCH
Havighurst, S., Chainey , C., Doyle, F., Higgins, D., Mathews, B., Mazzucchelli, T., Zimmer-Gembeck, M., Andriessen, K., Cobham, V., Cross, D., Dadds, M., Dawe, S., Gray, K., Guastella, A., Harnett, P., Haslam, D., Middeldorp, C., Morawska, A., Ohan, J., Sanders, M. R., Stallman, H., Tonge, B., Toumbourou, J., Turner, K., Williams, K., Yap, M., Nicholson, J. (2022). A Review of Australian Government Funding of Parenting Intervention Research. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.13235
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PAFRA gratefully acknowledges the financial contribution from The University of Melbourne for the publishing fees of this journal article.
POLICIES ARE NEEDED TO INCREASE THE REACH AND IMPACT OF EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING SUPPORTS: A CALL FOR A POPULATION-BASED APPROACH TO SUPPORTING PARENTS
Doyle, F.L., Morawska, A., Higgins, D.J. et al. (2022). Policies are Needed to Increase the Reach and Impact of Evidence-Based Parenting Supports: A Call for a Population-Based Approach to Supporting Parents, Children, and Families. Child Psychiatry Human Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-021-01309-0
THE NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME AND PARENTING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY: A NEED FOR POLICY REFORM
Mazzucchelli, T. G., Tonge, B. J., Brereton, A. V., Wade, C., Baird-Bate, K., & Dawe, S. (2023). The national disability insurance scheme and parenting support for families of children with developmental disability: A need for policy reform. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 0(0), 00048674231192369. https://doi.org/10.1177/00048674231192369
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH SHOWS IT’S HARMFUL TO SMACK YOUR CHILD, SO WHAT SHOULD PARENTS DO INSTEAD?
Higgins, D., Havighurst, S. (2022). Research shows it’s harmful to smack your child, so what should parents do instead? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/research-shows-its-harmful-to-smack-your-child-so-what-should-parents-do-instead-186739
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT OF CHILDREN IN AUSTRALIA: THE EVIDENCE-BASED CASE FOR LEGISLATIVE REFORM
Higgins, D., Havighurst, S. (2022).
Corporal punishment of children in Australia: The evidence-based case for legislative reform. PAFRA Policy Brief. Brisbane, Australia: PAFRA.
PARENTS NEED MORE SUPPORT, FOR THE SAKE OF ALL FAMILIES
Mazzucchelli, T., Higgins, D., Doyle, F. (2022). Parents need more support, for the sake of all families. Policy Forum. https://www.policyforum.net/parents-need-more-support-for-the-sake-of-all-families/
THE NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME MUST FACILITATE GREATER ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING SUPPORT
Mazzucchelli, T. G., Tonge, B., Grey, K., & Dawe, S. (2022). The National Disability Insurance Scheme must facilitate greater access to evidence-based parenting support. PAFRA Policy Brief. Brisbane, Australia: PAFRA.
CHANGES COULD INVOLVE PARENTS MORE IN DISABILITY SUPPORT AND REDUCE STRESS
Mazzucchelli, T., Tonge, B., Baird-Bate, K., & Dawe, S. (2023, September 19). The NDIS has a parent problem. Changes could involve parents more in disability support and reduce stress. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/the-ndis-has-a-parent-problem-changes-could-involve-parents-more-in-disability-support-and-reduce-stress-212099