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State Picnic 2012

Here are some photos from the State Picnic..

Feeding young children

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is conducting research into the role of fathers in feeding young children. Feeding young children has been predominantly researched with mothers, so little is known about fathers in relation to mealtimes. In fact, it can be difficult to attract fathers to this kind of research.

Fathers that complete this survey go into the draw to win a $100 Coles Myer voucher!

The researchers are seeking fathers of toddlers and preschool aged children (approximately 18 months to 5 years) that do not have a developmental or medical diagnosis. Fathers that are concerned about their child’s eating or mealtime behaviour are particularly invited to participate, though all fathers are welcome! Participation involves completing an online survey that takes about 30 minutes.

Further information and the survey are available at https://psych.sci.usq.edu.au/olsRun.asp?Survey=RFFY2011. The research has ethical approval from USQ Human Research Ethics Committee.

About Us

Established to ...

Evaluate, develop, improve and promote standards and practices with regard to the readjustment and interests of lone parents and their children.
Facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information among the members of the association.
Organize a range of social and family activities for the benefit and enjoyment of the members and their children.

Support for single parents and families ...

In today’s society there are many men and women raising children on their own.
Support is offered to men and women who are raising children on their own, either as a parent or access parent.
Readjustment to a single parent family is often traumatic and difficult.

Social activities are aimed at building self esteem of adults and children, while allowing a new network of friends to be made.
Never stay at home just because you feel strange going out alone. This is one organization where you are not expected to have a partner.
Every member has a different story to tell but most have experienced the difficulties of raising children on their own. While at a function, many similar situations to yours can be discussed which may assist you in decision making for your children.
Come and join us NOW and regain your life.

Activities

Parents Without Partners Family Activities provide an environment for single parents and their children to interact with each other.
Members and their children frequently enjoy ten pin bowling, ball games, group trips to museums, the beach, camping weekends, picnics, movies, the zoo, swimming and many other activities together.