Staff Profile

Robyn Parker
Senior Research Officer

BA (Chisholm), GradDipAppliedPsych (Monash), MSc(Psychology) (Monash)

Biography

Robyn Parker completed a Master of Science (Psychology) degree at Monash University in 2004 in the area of adult attachment and marital adjustment. Her current work involves the provision of research and program evaluation support services to community service agencies.

Selected recent publications

• Parker, R. & Hunter, C. (2011). Supporting couples across the transition to parenthood. AFRC Briefing no. 20. Melbourne: Australian Family & Relationships Clearinghouse Australia, Australian Institute of Family Studies
• Bromfield, L., Lamont, A., Parker, R., & Horsfall, B. (2010). Issues for the safety and wellbeing of children in families with multiple and complex problems: the co-occurrence of domestic violence, parental substance misuse, and mental health problems. NCPC Issues no. 33. Melbourne: National Child Protection Clearinghouse, Australian Institute of Family Studies
• Parker, R. (2010). Evaluation in family support services. AFRC issues no. 6. Melbourne: Australian Family & Relationships Clearinghouse Australia, Australian Institute of Family Studies
• Parker, R., & McDonald, M.(2010). Assessing and responding to parenting support needs in disadvantaged families: lessons from parent education programs (CAFCA practice sheet) Melbourne: Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia, Australian Institute of Family Studies
• Parker, R., & Lamont, A.(2010). Evaluating programs (CAFCA resource sheet) Melbourne: Communities and Families Clearinghouse Australia, Australian Institute of Family Studies
• Caruana, C. & Parker, R. (2009). Embedding research in practice: Research within Family Relationship Centres in Australia. (AFRC Briefing No. 14). Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, Australian Institute of Family Studies.
• Parker, R. (2007). Recent progress in marriage and relationship education in Australia. (AFRC Briefing 3). Melbourne, Vic: Australian Family Relationships Clearinghouse, Australian Institute of Family Studies.
• Parker, R. (2006). Researching married and cohabiting couples: A step in the right direction. Family Matters, 74, 52-55.
• Parker, R. (2005). Perspectives on the future of marriage. Family Matters, 72, 78-82.
• Parker, R. (2005). Research and evaluation in marriage and relationship education. Family Matters, 71, 32-35.