Dr Matt Sanders

Matt Sanders is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Parenting and Family Support Centre, University of Queensland, Australia.

Over four decades, Dr Sanders has built an international reputation for conducting outstanding research that has been translated into simple and practical programs which address childhood behavior problems and promote stronger families.

Dr Sanders’ Triple P parenting system is estimated to have helped four million children and their families around the world. It is used in 30 countries and has been translated from English into 21 other languages. More than 91,000 providers have been trained in its delivery.

Dr Sanders is the author of more than 360 publications, including more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, and has written or co-written 62 books, including the popular “Every Parent: A Positive Approach to Children’s Behaviour”. His work has inspired three international TV series, including the U.K.’s high-rating “Driving Mum and Dad Mad”.

Dr Sanders has consulted and advised governments at senior policy levels in Australia, Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Switzerland, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Iran, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

He has been a consultant to the World Health Organization and is Expert Consultant on Positive Parenting to the Council of Europe. In 2006 he met and discussed policy with the then British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, shortly before the Home Office launched a national parenting initiative which included Triple P.

Dr Sanders is also a compelling communicator who readily shares his knowledge with parents who have no background in behavioral science. He writes regular newspaper columns and is a sought-after family commentator on radio and TV.

He is married to Trish and they have two adult children. He is also a proud grandfather of four.