Research
- Investigate the developmental stages of EI in children and adolescents and establish developmental norms using the SUEIT test of EI.
- Research the environmental, biological and neurological factors influencing the development of emotions, their functions and consequently their manifestations in influencing cognition and behaviour.
- Examine the influence of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in all aspects of the school and family systems.
- Attract honours and postgraduate students to be involved in research within the unit.
- Continually evaluate the developmental programs and measures of EI for use within the family and school systems.

Intervention
- Design and evaluate programs for the development of EI in children and adolescents.

Training and Education
- Provide training and accreditation to teachers, student welfare coordinators and educational psychologists in the delivery of development programs.
- Conduct seminars to inform education professionals about the importance of emotional intelligence with the school system.
- Conduct workshops for the development of EI and leadership abilities in principals and leading teachers.

Consultation
- Provide support for schools through consultation in regards to EI in schools.
- Work with schools to design, implement and evaluate research to evaluate programs, student outcomes and learning-teaching relationships.

Dissemination of knowledge
- Publish research in international peer reviewed journals.
- Present research at conferences both within Australia and internationally.
- Present research outcomes to the general public through popular media and public seminars.