I-CEPS Parent Day
Parent Day is an innovative online parenting event, taking place on 7 June 2025, providing parents and carers with cutting-edge research from the world’s leading universities and institutions.
Evidence shows that well-informed parenting is one of the most powerful influences on a child’s success and happiness, and this day is dedicated to making that knowledge accessible to parents everywhere.
We are committed to making Parent Day accessible, inclusive, and relevant to all. Our program is carefully designed to reflect the diverse experiences and needs of families from all walks of life. Through our “My Say” survey, we also hope to collect the views and experiences of parents and carers, shaping future studies and programs.
Parent Day Registration
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Receive access to all presentations held on our dedicated Parent Day (June 7th, 2025).
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Attend inspirational guest speaker presentations, join skill building and advocacy workshops, and arrange meetings with parenting program representatives.
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Connect with leading professionals in the field of evidence-based parenting support.
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Price for Australian residents: $20AUD + relevant tax
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Price for international attendees: $13.50USD
Register here!
If registration fees pose a financial challenge for you, please reach out to
i-ceps@pafra.org for more information about our financial support program.
Main Program
Time | Title | Description | Presenter |
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10:25am (AEST) |
Social media and online safety: What every parent needs to know | Get the latest insights on keeping your children safe in the digital world. | Professor Michael Dezuanni, Dr Riley Scott, Dr Bianca Klettke and Dr Krista Fisher
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11:40am (AEST) | Life skills for thriving: The risks worth taking with your kids |
Learn how to encourage your children to take healthy risks that promote growth and independence, while providing the right support—without falling into the trap of helicopter parenting. | Professor Sophie Havighurst |
12:00pm AEST | Supporting your child with friendships and peer relationships | Practical strategies to support your child in building friendships and navigating peer relationship problems like conflict and bullying – from early childhood to teenage years. | Dr Karyn Healy |
12:20pm (AEST) | Parent voices: reflections on parenting challenges | ||
1:00pm (AEST) | Room 1: Parenting without smacking: Effective tools | Learn why smacking is out and about the alternative strategies that are actually more effective. | Associate Professor Divna Haslam |
1:00pm (AEST) | Room 2: Talking about tough topics: A guide for parents | Learn how to discuss difficult subjects, from school shootings to sexting, with children of all ages in a thoughtful and supportive manner. | Professor Julie Dunsmore |
1:20pm (AEST) | Room 2: Understanding vaping: What parents need to know
| An informative session about vaping, its risks, and how to have open conversations with your child. | Professor Becky Freeman
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1:20pm (AEST) | Room 1: Parent well-being: Overcoming guilt and finding balance | Discover practical strategies to manage stress, improve sleep, and balance life's demands—so you can support your family without losing yourself. | Dr Catherine Wade and Derek McCormack
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1:40pm (AEST) | Room 1: NDIS updates: What parents need to know | Stay informed with the latest updates on National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services and how they can support your family. | Rebecca Falkingham (CEO of NDIA) |
1:40pm (AEST) | Room 2: Choosing evidence-based programs: Why it matters and how to spot credible options | Learn why participating in evidence-based parenting programs is important and discover practical tips to assess whether a program is backed by credible research, so you can make informed choices for your family. | Associate Professor Liz Westrupp
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2:00pm (AEST) | Room 1: Bedtime made easier: Helping kids overcome sleep struggles | Learn evidence-based strategies to create smoother bedtime routines, manage resistance to sleep, and address common challenges, like nightmares. | Dr Fallon Cook and Dr Laura Conway
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2:00pm (AEST) | Room 2: Climate distress: Supporting your child through uncertain times
| Explore ways to help your child cope with climate-related worries and take meaningful action. | Professor Ann Sanson
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2:30pm (AEST) | Parenting through crisis: Nurturing resilience in the face of adversity, disaster, and violence. | Practical strategies for supporting children through natural disasters, conflict, and deprivation—fostering resilience, security, and emotional strength from early childhood to adolescence. | Professor Matthew Sanders
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2:50pm (AEST) | Disability and neurodivergence: Navigating support and advocacy | Learn practical strategies for seeking diagnoses, accessing support, and advocating for you and/or your child's needs in the context of disability and neurodivergence. Gain insights into creating a supportive environment that fosters growth and well-being. | Professor Bruce Tonge, Jodie Watney, Monique Mitchelson and Associate Professor Daryl Efron
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3:50pm (AEST) | Empowered parenting: Key takeaways for action and advocacy. | Wrap up Parent Day with an inspiring and interactive session. Our panel of experts will each share three key take-home messages—offering guidance, strategies, and actionable steps to help you advocate for evidence-based parenting support. | Chair: Liz Westrupp
Panel members: Matthew Sanders; Sophie Havighurst; Divna Haslam; Derek McCormack
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The Raising Children Network (RCN) is an Australian government-funded initiative delivering online resources and information to Australian parents, carers and professionals caring for children. Producing the website raisingchildren.net.au, and associated digital products and platforms, RCN has been funded by successive Australian governments since 2006 to bring up-to-date, evidence-based, scientifically validated information about raising children to parents of children from pregnancy to 18 years.
Established as a consortium of the Parenting Research Centre and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the Raising Children Network (RCN) works with 400+ experts in infant, child and adolescent health and wellbeing, learning and development around Australia. We translate scientific information into plain language resources that help parents keep their children well, promote a healthy family lifestyle, prevent ill-health and intervene early when issues arise.
Parent Day Sponsors
Parent Day FAQs
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Who should attend Parent Day?
Parent Day has been especially designed for parents and carers. Professionals and practitioners are also welcome, to hear the latest information about current parenting topics to pass on to families they work with.
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When will Parent Day be held?
Parent Day will be held on Saturday 7 June 2025. Registered ticket holders can access the event when it is broadcast from 10:00am-4:00pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time), and can watch the presentations on demand for two weeks after the event.
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Where will Parent Day be held?
Parent Day will be held online, in an online conference portal called vFairs. After you register and buy your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email. Closer to the event date, you will receive information via email that explains how to access the online event portal.
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When will the presentations be available on-demand?
Presentations will be made available in the on-demand library as soon as possible after they are first broadcast, but there may be a delay of 1-2 hours between the advertised broadcast time (in AEST) and the time the presentations are available to watch on-demand.
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How long will I have access to the videos for?
The on-demand library will be available for two weeks - until midnight on Sunday 22 June 2025.
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What is included in my ticket?
Included in your ticket is access to a full day program of online presentations from leading experts on a wide range of parenting topics. You will also have access to the presentations for a period of two-weeks post event.
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Will I have direct access to the expert presenters?
Where possible, the expert presenters will be present to answer your questions in the text-based Q&A chat during the time their presentation is first broadcast.
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How do I access Parent Day if I’m in a timezone other than AEST?
Parent Day will be first broadcast between 10:00am-4:00pm AEST on Saturday 7 June. If you’d like to watch it as it is broadcast, you can use a time and date planner to calculate the time in your own timezone.
If it’s not convenient for you to watch it during this time, you can watch the whole event on demand for a period of two weeks post-event – just keeping in mind it may take us 1-2 hours to upload each presentation into the portal after it is first broadcast.
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Can I access Parent Day from a mobile phone?
Yes, both the virtual platform and the event app can be accessed through your phone.
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How much does a ticket to Parent Day cost?
Price for Australian residents: AUD$22 (including GST)
Price for international attendees: USD$13.50
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Are there any options if I cannot afford to pay for a ticket?
If registration fees pose a financial challenge for you or a family you work with who would benefit from attending Parent Day, please reach out to i-ceps@pafra.org for more information about our financial support program.
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When do ticket sales end?
Ticket sales will remain open so you can purchase a ticket right up until the event. If you missed the streamed event on 7 June but would like to watch the recordings, you can purchase a ticket any time during the two week period while videos remain available.
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What if I have issues with my registration, or problems accessing the online event platform?
If you have trouble registering for the event, please contact i-ceps@pafra.org.
If you need some technical support to access the online event, please contact i-ceps2025@getvfairs.io