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Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed up by over 35 years of research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behaviour and prevent problems developing.

Vision and mission

The overarching aim of the Triple P system is to reduce the prevalence rates of serious social, emotional, and behavioural problems in children and the level of child maltreatment in the community. It seeks to achieve these outcomes by making high-quality EBPS programs widely available to all parents.

How Triple P can help

Triple P provides a suite of interventions to parents of children from birth to 16 years. Interventions are of increasing intensity and tailored to target particular demographics or parenting groups, including parents of children with a disability, parents going through separation or divorce, parents of children who are overweight, and First Nations parents. It aims to equip parents with the skills and confidence they need to be self-sufficient and manage family issues without ongoing support.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call Triple P International Pty Ltd (+61 7 3236 1212) 9am to 5pm AEST

Programs and apps and tools

Selected Triple P — a light touch parenting information presentation delivered across three sessions (30-60 minutes). Available for three parenting groups:

  • Parents of children aged 0-12 years
  • Parents of teens up to 16 years
  • Parents of children with a disability

Primary Care Triple P — a brief targeted intervention in a one-to-one format that assists parents to develop parenting plans to manage behavioural issues. Available for three parenting groups in either a two session or four session format:

  • Parents of children aged 0-12 years
  • Parents of teens up to 16 years
  • Parents of children with a disability

Triple P Discussion Groups — parent discussion groups on commonly encountered problems delivered across four 2-hour group sessions. Available for three parenting groups:

  • Parents of children aged 0-12 years
  • Parents of teens up to 16 years

Group Triple P — a broad-based parenting intervention over eight weeks involving five 2-hour group sessions and three 15-30 minute individual telephone consultations. Available for three parenting groups:

  • Parents of children aged 0-12 years
  • Parents of teens up to 16 years
  • Parents of children with a disability

Standard Triple P — a broad-focused parenting support and intervention on a one-on-one basis delivered over ten sessions, including an observation of family interaction. Available for three parenting groups:

  • Parents of children aged 0-12 years
  • Parents of teens up to 16 years
  • Parents of children with a disability

Triple P Online (TPOL) — a broad-based parenting intervention involving eight 1-hour online modules that parents complete independently in their own time. Additional online Triple P programs include:

  • Teen Triple P Online (Teen TPOL)
  • Fear-Less Triple P Online

In addition, several intensive programs are available for parents who have already participated in a Triple P program and require further support:

  • Enhanced Triple P – for parents presenting with family issues such as stress, poor coping, and/or partner conflict
  • Pathways Triple P – for parents who have difficulty regulating their emotions
  • Family Transitions Triple P – for parents who are experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce
  • Group Lifestyle Triple P – for parents of children who are overweight or obese
  • Fear-Less Triple P – for parents of children aged 6-14 years who have moderate to high levels of anxiety

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Last reviewed: November 2022

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Free Parenting Courses | Triple P

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Online program for new parents | A positive start for baby, and you | Triple P

Create the best environment for your baby’s development. Positive strategies to adjust to emotions and relationship changes. Start the online program now!

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Coping with anxiety & strong emotions | Proven parenting strategies | Triple P | Triple P

Coping with fear, anxiety and other uncomfortable emotions - a key life skill. Support your child’s emotional wellbeing

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Positive parenting to help a child with a disability | Stepping Stones Triple P | Triple P

Help your child with a disability or developmental delay reach their potential with Stepping Stones Triple P.

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Positive parenting to keep kids healthy & active | Lifestyle Triple P | Triple P

Healthy eating, activity, and positive parenting go together with the help of Lifestyle Triple P!

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Positive parenting after separation or divorce | Family Transitions Triple P | Triple P

The program that helps you be a more positive parent to your children after family separation or divorce – Family Transitions Triple P.

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Help kids manage screen time & device use | proven positive strategies | Triple P

Limit phone use and screen time without arguments - give kids the skills and understanding to choose a healthy balance. Get your positive parenting toolkit!

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Child behaviour issues? Parent support - individual | Standard Triple P | Triple P

A series of individual sessions to help you make a positive plan for child behaviour issues and your family life. Ask about Standard Triple P!

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How to prevent tantrums, meltdowns | Get proven parenting strategies | Triple P

Child having temper tantrums? Understand what they are why they happen. Positive parenting strategies help manage the meltdowns for a calmer family life.

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Effective parenting strategies for child anxiety, developed by clinical psychologists | Triple P

Support your child’s or teenager’s coping skills to help them overcome anxiety and be more confident and emotionally resilient. Learn a range of strategies and choose what works for your family. You can do the online program, or attend a group or individual session if these are offered in your area.

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