Impact

ATP In The News

Geelong Advertiser

“The quality of our social networks, or how we relate to the people around us, is where the rubber hits the road for health and longevity.” ATP’s chief investigator, Craig Olsson, shares insights about the impact of ATP in the Geelong Advertiser (3rd Oct 2025).

Deakin University

As part of the University’s 50th anniversary, Deakin shared the success story of ATP. By following families for three generations, we are one of the few studies worldwide to have insights into how wellbeing develops over time.  

‘Our aim is quite simple: to add years to life and life to years,’ said Craig Olsson. 

ATP In Policy

Research from the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) has been used to inform programs and policy both within Australia and globally. Here is a selection of policy documents that have cited our research.  

Comprehensive Monitoring: an AEDC Extension Project 

Today, children and young people are living in a world with increasing rates of mental health problems. As a community, we need to find ways to protect the emotional wellbeing of young people and to prepare them for future challenges. 

To do this we have built a new Comprehensive Monitoring System (CMS) using an evidence-based approach. The CMS is designed to map each stage of childhood and young adulthood development. The CMS has been extensively informed by ATP. 

The CMS builds on the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC), which is a federally funded census that captures over 95% of all children across Australia.  

More information can be found here Comprehensive Monitoring System (CMS) | SEED Lifespan