February 28th, 2026Helping rural families

Researchers from Deakin University in partnership with community health services and organisations across Victoria are looking for new ways to support families and strengthen wellbeing in rural communities facing both ongoing stress and future environmental challenges.
Families with young children from newborn to 12 years old, living in country communities, are being invited to take part in a research project that aims to look at different ways families can be supported to navigate stress, maintain relationships, and access appropriate care, including during periods of disaster recovery. Interested? Head to www.seed.deakin.edu.au/our-research/project/family-foundations-trial/