April 2008

Survey looks at parent fatigue

New Australia-wide research of parents with young children will investigate the impact of fatigue on family life, as well as exploring links between fatigue and depression.

‘We know when parents are coping with fatigue it can have an impact on their ability to raise children,’ said Associate Professor Jan Matthews, Director of Research and Practice at the Parenting Research Centre.

‘This survey of parent wellbeing will help us determine the level of fatigue that families are coping with on a daily basis, as well as identify any potential impact on parenting.

‘The research findings will be of real value in developing information and strategies to help support families’.

The Parenting Research Centre engages in a range of research activities to help parents raise children.

Its programs and projects are funded by state and federal governments and community sector partnerships.

•           To complete the survey online or print a copy visit www.parentingrc.org.au. For a copy of the survey email parentwellbeing@parentingrc.org.au or telephone 8660 3500.