Global Day of Parents Forum 2023

Imagine if the support families received was practical, adaptable, tailored, safe, and early.

Early support for families is proven to prevent expensive, harmful crises, reduce generational disadvantage and improve children’s development. Imagine what impact early support could have on the lives of Queensland families and their communities.

Please join us at this year’s United Nations Global Day of Parents Forum to share and learn with parents, other professionals and our international guest speaker.

Together, we can make our vision for Queensland a reality.

International Guest Speaker

Diane DePanfilis, PhD
Professor, Silberman School of Social Work, New York

Dr. DePanfilis is the developer of Family Connections, a multifaceted community-based program that works with vulnerable families in their homes, in the context of their neighbourhoods, to help them meet the basic needs of their children and prevent child maltreatment. 

Who should attend?
Parents
Members of Parliament
Policy officers
Government workers
Non-Government workers
Anyone concerned with the best outcomes for children and families in Queensland.