The Royal Children’s Hospital Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) has been at the forefront of Australian research into early childhood development and behaviour for over two decades.
Working in collaboration with the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the University of Melbourne, CCCH conducts research into the many conditions and common problems faced by children, such as obesity, language and literacy delay and behaviour concerns, that are either preventable or can be improved if recognised and managed early.
A major focus of the Centre is to synthesise, translate and disseminate the latest research so that it informs public policy, service delivery and professional practice. The Centre also focuses on supporting and strengthening community-based professionals and organisations in their work with families to bring about the best outcomes for children.
Professor Frank Oberklaid, a paediatrician and an internationally renowned researcher, author, lecturer and consultant, has been instrumental in the development of the Raising Children Network. Frank leads a team of over 90 staff from a range of disciplines including paediatrics, psychology, education, early childhood, public health and communications.
Megan Keyes and Vikki Leone are the Translation Managers (Communications) for CCCH. Megan and Vikki ensure the Centre's research is disseminated to the broader community via engaging and accessible publications and websites.
Naomi Ralph, Eliza Metcalfe, Ross Green, Nathalie Martinek, Kym Westbury, Mary Nitto and Simone Hoey are the project officers responsible for bringing you the Raising Children Network website.
