April Hoang

Dr. April Hoang is a researcher at the School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, specializing in parenting programs, child development, and mental health interventions. Her work focuses on the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, compassion-focused therapy, and systems approaches to family-school-community collaboration.

Her research areas include:

• Parenting Education for vulnerable families
• Child and Family Psychology in Asian cultural contexts
• Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation
• Education for Sustainability through professional development
• Mental Health impacts of body image and self-criticism
• Social Support Systems for parents and children

Her recent publications examine compassion-based interventions, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural co-parenting dynamics. She collaborates with researchers like Matthew Sanders, James Kirby, and Alina Morawska.