ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course (UQ lead institution) (2014-2020)

Abstract

Social disadvantage is recognised as a global challenge, with families being key to its transmission across generations. With an innovative research agenda and extensive longitudinal data, this Centre of Excellence will identify critical factors in understanding disadvantage and providing life-changing solutions for policy and practice.

Experts

Professor Janeen Baxter

ARC Laureate Fellow: Institute for Social Science Research; Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Centre Director of ARC COE for Children and Families Over the Lifecourse: ARC COE for Children and Families Over the Lifecourse; Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Janeen Baxter

Professor Matthew Sanders

Affiliate of Parenting and Family Support Centre: Parenting and Family Support Centre; Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Affiliate of ARC COE for Children and Families Over the Lifecourse: ARC COE for Children and Families Over the Lifecourse; Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Professor and Director, Parenting and Family Support Centre: School of Psychology; Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Matthew Sanders

Professor Lorraine Mazerolle

Professorial Research Fellow: School of Social Science; Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Lorraine Mazerolle

Professor Mark Western

Director, The Queensland Commitment, and Professor of Sociology: Centre for Policy Futures; Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Mark Western