Families wanted to participate in research

Expecting your first child or know someone who is?

The transition to becoming a parent is one of the most significant life events that you will experience. Would you like to feel more prepared, supported and informed? Transitions' is a non-profit research study conducted by a collaborative group of perinatal health professionals. We are inviting women to participate from the third trimester of their pregnancy. Based in Melbourne this research consists of a  group programme and a telephone-based support service to inform, prepare and support those during the transition to parenthood. To find out more please phone Melissa on 9479 6502, visit www.partnerstoparents.com.au or email m.buultjens@latrobe.edu.au. (12/8/10)

Study on pregnancy and postnatal adjustment

Researchers at Melbourne University and the Parent-Research Institute at Austin Hospital are jointly assessing the perception women have about their experiences of pregnancy and childbirth to develop a deeper understanding of postnatal distress. If you are pregnance and would like to participate and find out moreabout the study, contact Soledad at s.coocalcagni@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au. (12/8/10)

Toddler water play research
Dr Merrilyn Hooley is heading up a team of researchers at Deakin University's School of Psychology looking into toddler water play. Families with toddlers are invited to participate. See details here. (5/8/10)

Behavioural development in young children and parent wellbeing
Parents are invited to complete a questionnaire as part of research being done by RMIT University into behavioural development in young children. Find out more about the research here. (5/7/10)