HIPPY aims to build and strengthen families’ connections to, and engagement with, their local community and to expand their networks and knowledge around local resources. HIPPY recognises the importance of community, belonging and pride as a key influencing factor in improving wellbeing.

HIPPY is designed to fit into the daily life of the family. HIPPY families spend around 10 to 15 minutes a day, each weekday, doing educational activities together.

HIPPY is a fun, free program for families, with activity packs, storybooks and other materials included. The HIPPY curriculum is aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework, the Australian Curriculum and is informed by contemporary learning approaches.

Each HIPPY program is staffed by a Coordinator and a team of Tutors. Tutors are usually parents participating in the program. Becoming a Tutor offers parents a supported pathway to training and employment and fosters community leadership. Tutors are paid employees and receive regular training and support from the Coordinator to deliver the program.

As part of their two-year role and to assist them post-HIPPY, Tutors also have the opportunity to pursue training pathways tailored to their employment, training and personal goals.

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 (BSL) holds the licence to operate HIPPY in Australia. HIPPY is provided by Rural Health Tasmania on the North West and West Coast of Tasmania

http://www.ruralhealthtas.com.au/programs-services/hippy/ or https://hippyaustralia.bsl.org.au/site/burnie/

Who this service is for

Parents of pre-school aged children

Cost

This is a free service

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Accessibility Support

This service has accessible amenities and services including disability access

How this service is delivered

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