Research

Mums of the Hills, Inc. recognises the importance of peer-reviewed, ethics-approved research which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of mothers and their families in the Yarra Ranges. From time to time, we receive requests from university researchers seeking our help to reach eligible participants. We have connected researchers with potential participants on topics such as:

• Bushfire prevention

• Maternity care

• Water play parks

• Wellbeing in schools

• Parenting support for teenagers

The sole involvement of Mums of the Hills, Inc. is in promoting the research initiatives to assist researchers attain appropriate population cross sections. We only ever promote research that has received ethics approval from the respective institutions. Plain language/patient information statements are also provided. All questions about the research should be directed to the contact provided with the call for participants, not Mums of the Hills, Inc.