Alina Morawska

Professor Alina Morawska serves as the Director of the Parenting and Family Support Centre at The University of Queensland's School of Psychology. With extensive publication records spanning parenting and family intervention research, she has established herself as a leading expert in family psychology and parenting science. Her academic contributions have positioned her as Australia's top scholar in family studies, with significant impact on parenting interventions and child development research.

Professor Morawska's research focuses on the central role of parents in influencing all aspects of children's development. Her work explores parenting interventions as tools for understanding healthy development, promoting positive family relationships, and enabling prevention and early intervention in lifelong health and wellbeing. Recent publications demonstrate her expanding interests in digital parenting, screen time management for young children, and cross-cultural applications of parenting programs like Triple P across diverse settings including orphanages and international contexts.

Her publication trends reveal increasing emphasis on practical applications of parenting science, with recent work examining specific challenges like children's screen use, oral health habits, and the transition to school. The research spans multiple continents and contexts, showing a strong commitment to evidence-based parenting support that can be adapted across cultures while maintaining scientific rigor.

• Recognised as Australia's top scholar in family studies

Professor Morawska has received numerous research grants supporting her extensive work in parenting interventions and child development. Her directorship of the Parenting and Family Support Centre demonstrates leadership in translating research into practical applications. Her collaborative work spans multiple disciplines including psychology, pediatrics, and public health, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary family research.

As Director of the Parenting and Family Support Centre, Professor Morawska leads a significant research initiative focused on developing, evaluating, and implementing evidence-based parenting programs. The Centre appears to be a hub for research on the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) and related interventions, with particular attention to implementation across diverse cultural contexts and settings including clinical, educational, and community environments.