The Parent’s Corner: supporting children through a counsellor-facilitated parent Facebook group

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Presenter: Michelle Harrison, Senior Lecturer, yourtown

Date of Presentation: 24 March 2021

Abstract

Contemporary parent help seeking and opportunities to influence service engagement
To understand contemporary parent help-seeking behaviours and create evidence-based support services for parents of young children, a mixed-methods phased research approach was used to ensure the voices of parents from disadvantaged communities were captured. Initially, semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents and service providers in Elizabeth (South Australia) and Deception Bay (Queensland), followed by a broader national survey of Australian parents. Co-design workshops were also used to validate findings. This presentation will cover the findings of this research that may assist practitioners to further understand parent support needs to enhance service engagement.

Presenter BIO

Michelle is a public health advocate with expertise in maternal and child health. Michelle’s doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Queensland explored opportunities to influence parenting capacity and engagement in family support services. Michelle is an adjunct Research Fellow at The University of Queensland and currently works as a Senior Researcher with yourtown, a charity focused on supporting children and their families, especially those facing complex challenges. Michelle’s current research interests are on parent help seeking behaviours, innovated service delivery, and collective community impact.