Dr John Irvine is Australia’s most heard, seen and read child psychologist. He had his own one teacher school at the age of 18, taught in NSW schools for many years before becoming a child psychologist and was awarded the Shell Prize for Arts and the University medal during his studies at the University of New England. Dr John initiated preschool training in Toowoomba at the University of Southern Queensland where he also set up the state’s first and most comprehensive family day care and family support scheme and has a community house dedicated to his name for services rendered to families in the region.

Dr John is a consultant child psychologist at the READ clinic, which he and his brother Warwick initiated in Gosford. He is the consultant psychologist for Central Coast Grammar School and he has written several books, including “A Handbook For Happy Families”. Last year he produced four DVD’s to accompany that book (0-5 DVD, 6-11 DVD, 12-16+ DVD and his famous and unique child management method called the Reparations DVD). He is a regular on many current affairs and news TV spots and appears weekly on Channel 10’s program “9am with David and Kim. Dr John also writes for several newspapers and has a radio segment “Coping With Kids” on 20+ stations throughout Australia. He is a much sought after speaker around the nation and is proud to be patron of Family Day Care, Home Start, NAPCAN, Kidsafe and ambassador for Playgroups.

Dr John has recently been involved with the launch of Drinkwise- a 10 year campaign aimed at educating parents on the important role they play in teaching their children responsible drinking habits. Dr John is the resident child and family psychologist contracted to Drinkwise for his invaluable expertise.

Dr John has recently launched a re-write of his hugely successful "Thriving At School" book, which is available from this website and most good book stores. Dr John hopes it will be the most practical and school-friendly book for parents ever written. Contact Jody McCarthy for Sales and Marketing: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   or (02) 43246633.

Dr John is available as a guest speaker for your functions.  Send enquires to Jody McCarthy email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   or phone 02 43246633.