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The Family Action Centre
towards a truly civil society
The Family Action Centre has the vision of a truly civil society, and a belief that family wellbeing is the cornerstone of healthy communities. We're located at the University of Newcastle, NSW, though much of our work on research, policy and practice has national significance.
The FAC aims to strengthen families and communities by undertaking research, training and learning; developing and implementing strength-based programs; and creating models of practice that promote sustainability, social justice and community leadership.
We are self-funded, with assistance coming from the University of Newcastle, state and federal governments, private and philanthropic organisations, sales of our publications and resources, and the delivery of training and consultancies.
To find out more about our current research or program activities, click on the sidebar links to the left or the quick-links below.
Research: Who are our researchers? What are we doing?
Training programs:
New resources:
Breaking news
 Congratulations to FAC researcher Richard Fletcher, who will receive his PhD on Thursday 9 October at the Faculty of Health graduation ceremony (from 2 pm) in the Great Hall.
In recognition and to show our support all FAC staff are invited to attend the graduation - either taking part in the academic procession or as general guests. After the graduation we will hold celebratory drinks and nibblies at the FAC. All are welcome to attend.
Congratulations also go to the 13 graduates of Home-Start's recent Volunteer Preparation Course. The volunteers will formally graduate on 13 November 2008 at the Family Action Centre. This group attended the course with the focus on supporting a family from a non-English-speaking background.
The FAC's Fathers and Families program has a PhD scholarship available. The PhD position will form part of a new research team using a range of methodologies to investigate parent-child connection in settings ranging from families experiencing postnatal depression to commuting parents to parents negotiating parenting plans after separation.
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