The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) at Kurbingui Youth & Family Development is a FREE community-based program supporting families with early learning and school readiness.
Over the two-year program, HIPPY provides home-based activities and guidance to help parents and carers become their child’s first teacher. By building skills and confidence, it empowers families to create positive, nurturing learning experiences at home and fosters a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
The HIPPY program helps prepare children for school by building their literacy, numeracy and social skills, while supporting parents to feel confident and capable as their child’s first teacher. Through fun, play-based learning activities at home, HIPPY strengthens parent–child relationships and connects families with local services and resources.
Trained tutors provide regular home visits to guide and encourage parents, while group gatherings give families the chance to meet, share experiences and support one another. The program is flexible and responsive to the cultural and social needs of the community.
The HIPPY program offers a wide range of benefits for families. It helps children make a smooth transition to school by nurturing a love of learning, building literacy, language, listening and concentration skills, and boosting confidence and self-esteem.
HIPPY empowers parents and carers to be their child’s first teacher by developing their skills and confidence and linking them to community resources and support. The program fits easily into daily routines, encouraging active involvement in children’s learning. It also promotes social inclusion, strengthens community connections and creates a positive, nurturing environment for early childhood development.
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Want to get involved in our HIPPY Program? Download our Expression of Interest Form completing all required sections and email the form to: Mgallaher@kurbingui.org.au
We would love to hear your feedback about HIPPY download our Client Feedback Survey and email the form to: Mgallaher@kurbingui.org.au
Alternatively, you can complete our online form.
Monday to Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Address:
Shop 10/41 Bailey Road,
Deception Bay QLD 4508
This program is funded at Kurbingui by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services. The program is operated under the licence held by the Brotherhood of St. Laurence.
