Sister States build better parenting programs
Published Tuesday, 23 October, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
23 October 2007
Premier Anna Bligh announced today a Queensland Government grant of $75,000 to support collaborative international parenting research being undertaken by researchers in Queensland and its Sister State of South Carolina, in the United States of America.
“This innovative research seeks to better understand families across the diverse cultures in both countries,” said Ms Bligh.
“It is hoped that, as a result, there will be fewer obstacles for ethnically diverse populations to participate in quality parenting programs that reduce child behavioural and emotional problems, increase parent confidence and competence, and reduce the risks for child abuse and neglect.”
The project will be jointly conducted by Professor Matt Sanders, Director of the Parenting and Family Support Centre at The University of Queensland (UQ) and Carolina Distinguished Professor Ron Prinz at the Parenting and Family Research Center at the University of South Carolina (USC).
Two clinical trials will be conducted in parallel to determine the effectiveness of culturally tailored parenting interventions based on the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, developed by Professor Sanders in Queensland.
“The Triple P Positive Parenting Program has brought practical benefit to an estimated 650,000 Queensland parents, and is now being used in 15 other countries around the world and in 20 counties in South Carolina.
“This research will enable the Program to reach even more families around the world.
“A stable, supportive, harmonious family environment is every child’s right. If we could bring Triple P – Positive Parenting Program to all families, many more children would live happier lives and reach their full potential,” Professor Sanders said.
The Premier made the announcement at a luncheon in honour of Mr Joe E. Taylor Jr, the South Carolina Secretary of Commerce, and the 25 members of a South Carolina trade and biotechnology delegation, comprising representatives from business, government and academia who are seeking to establish business and collaborative links with Queensland.
“This is a wonderful outcome from the Sister State relationship that will have a beneficial and lasting impact not only in Queensland and South Carolina but in many countries around the world,” Ms Bligh said.
“The two research bodies have already formed a strong partnership via the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program.
“In August 2007, they won a grant for over US$1.34 million from the US National Institutes for Health which focuses on improving public health practice through translation research and will conduct a population trial aimed at reducing the prevalence of child maltreatment.
“The cross-cultural research will extend that collaboration and constitute a very tangible outcome under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the two universities on 11 May 2007.
“Professor Sanders was recognised for his efforts in the development of parenting programs by being named Suncorp Queenslander of the Year for 2007.
Meanwhile Ms Bligh said that South Carolina’s first trade mission to Queensland and Australia is quite timely as it coincides with Queensland Export Week 2007.
“It is also pleasing to see that the mission includes a contingent of South Carolina delegates to the AusBiotech National Conference 2007, which is also being held in Brisbane this week.
“In addition to businesses exploring trade and investment opportunities, the delegation includes representatives from South Carolina state and local government, universities, technical colleges, and trade and industry development organisations.
“The group’s interests are very diverse and include biotechnology, prawn aquaculture, clean coal technologies, alternate energy including biofuels, building products, industrial products, eLearning software, research and technology collaborations, technical education, trade facilitation, commercialisation of intellectual property, economic development and local government programs.
As part of the Queensland Export Week 2007 program, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet held a seminar yesterday (22/10) for delegation members to expand business opportunities between Queensland and South Carolina, and had a particular focus on the advantages of Queensland as a base from which to enter Asian and Pacific markets.
“On Thursday, Queensland and South Carolina commercialisation organisations will participate in a seminar, Global Partnering in Commercialisation - Linking Sister-States in a Global Economy, being organised by SC BIO (the South Carolina Biotechnology Incubation Program) and the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry.
“I am confident that this delegation will further strengthen Queensland’s Sister State relationship with South Carolina,” Ms Bligh said.
Media contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
Premier Anna Bligh announced today a Queensland Government grant of $75,000 to support collaborative international parenting research being undertaken by researchers in Queensland and its Sister State of South Carolina, in the United States of America.
“This innovative research seeks to better understand families across the diverse cultures in both countries,” said Ms Bligh.
“It is hoped that, as a result, there will be fewer obstacles for ethnically diverse populations to participate in quality parenting programs that reduce child behavioural and emotional problems, increase parent confidence and competence, and reduce the risks for child abuse and neglect.”
The project will be jointly conducted by Professor Matt Sanders, Director of the Parenting and Family Support Centre at The University of Queensland (UQ) and Carolina Distinguished Professor Ron Prinz at the Parenting and Family Research Center at the University of South Carolina (USC).
Two clinical trials will be conducted in parallel to determine the effectiveness of culturally tailored parenting interventions based on the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, developed by Professor Sanders in Queensland.
“The Triple P Positive Parenting Program has brought practical benefit to an estimated 650,000 Queensland parents, and is now being used in 15 other countries around the world and in 20 counties in South Carolina.
“This research will enable the Program to reach even more families around the world.
“A stable, supportive, harmonious family environment is every child’s right. If we could bring Triple P – Positive Parenting Program to all families, many more children would live happier lives and reach their full potential,” Professor Sanders said.
The Premier made the announcement at a luncheon in honour of Mr Joe E. Taylor Jr, the South Carolina Secretary of Commerce, and the 25 members of a South Carolina trade and biotechnology delegation, comprising representatives from business, government and academia who are seeking to establish business and collaborative links with Queensland.
“This is a wonderful outcome from the Sister State relationship that will have a beneficial and lasting impact not only in Queensland and South Carolina but in many countries around the world,” Ms Bligh said.
“The two research bodies have already formed a strong partnership via the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program.
“In August 2007, they won a grant for over US$1.34 million from the US National Institutes for Health which focuses on improving public health practice through translation research and will conduct a population trial aimed at reducing the prevalence of child maltreatment.
“The cross-cultural research will extend that collaboration and constitute a very tangible outcome under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the two universities on 11 May 2007.
“Professor Sanders was recognised for his efforts in the development of parenting programs by being named Suncorp Queenslander of the Year for 2007.
Meanwhile Ms Bligh said that South Carolina’s first trade mission to Queensland and Australia is quite timely as it coincides with Queensland Export Week 2007.
“It is also pleasing to see that the mission includes a contingent of South Carolina delegates to the AusBiotech National Conference 2007, which is also being held in Brisbane this week.
“In addition to businesses exploring trade and investment opportunities, the delegation includes representatives from South Carolina state and local government, universities, technical colleges, and trade and industry development organisations.
“The group’s interests are very diverse and include biotechnology, prawn aquaculture, clean coal technologies, alternate energy including biofuels, building products, industrial products, eLearning software, research and technology collaborations, technical education, trade facilitation, commercialisation of intellectual property, economic development and local government programs.
As part of the Queensland Export Week 2007 program, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet held a seminar yesterday (22/10) for delegation members to expand business opportunities between Queensland and South Carolina, and had a particular focus on the advantages of Queensland as a base from which to enter Asian and Pacific markets.
“On Thursday, Queensland and South Carolina commercialisation organisations will participate in a seminar, Global Partnering in Commercialisation - Linking Sister-States in a Global Economy, being organised by SC BIO (the South Carolina Biotechnology Incubation Program) and the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry.
“I am confident that this delegation will further strengthen Queensland’s Sister State relationship with South Carolina,” Ms Bligh said.
Media contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500