Services

HIPPY

Family Services Australia delivers the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) to families in the Shoalhaven LGA.

HIPPY is an effective way to support early childhood learning in the home – delivering great outcomes for children, parents and the community. It works with families with young children, 3 and 4 year olds, in the two years before school.

HIPPY is a fun, free 2-year program for families, with activity packs, storybooks and other materials included. The HIPPY curriculum is play based and aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework.

HIPPY children work through weekly or fortnightly packs of play-based, educational activities with their parents and family. They are encouraged to ask questions and try new things; developing their confidence and passion for learning, which enables school-readiness.

HIPPY believes that you are your child’s first teacher. Families are supported by a trained HIPPY Tutor with a combination of one-on-one pack deliveries as well as the invitation to attend regular HIPPY Gatherings. HIPPY Gatherings provide the opportunity for families to connect with each other, learn about child development and to hear about local services and events in your community.

The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services. The Brotherhood of St. Laurence holds the licence to operate HIPPY in Australia.

HIPPY Nowra – Expression of Interest

Help your child develop, build relationships and encourage their love of learning by becoming a HIPPY family.

HIPPY is a two-year home-based early childhood learning and parenting program delivered by trained Tutors. The Tutors empower and encourage families to extend their parenting skills and engage with their children by introducing reading, play and educational activities for 15 minutes per day.

HIPPY Nowra is provided by Family Services Australia.

    All enrolling families must meet two essential criteria to be considered for HIPPY.
    1. Live in the Shoalhaven LGA
    2. Have a child who turns 3 before the 31st July

    1. What year will your child start school? (Kindergarten)

    2. HIPPY has developed Priority of Access guidelines to assist providers to enrol families who would benefit the most from the program. Please tick all of the boxes that apply to you

    3. Have you ever done HIPPY before? (with a different child)

    5. Home address:

    6. Your child's name:

    7. Your child's date of birth:

    8. Your best contact number:

    9. Email

    10. Thank you for expressing interest in HIPPY. We will get back to you as soon as possible. If you have any further information that you'd like to provide, please leave your comments below: