#HIPPIE WAYS OF LIFE FREE#

the HIPPY child lives with a carer (ie.

the family has no source of income or are receiving a form of government support payment as their primary source of income.

the child is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Priority is given to families who have not completed HIPPY before and meet one of the following conditions: Do you and your family meet the HIPPY priority criteria? To enrol in the HIPPY program, your child must be aged four before the first of May. If you live in another council area of Adelaide, visit the HIPPY Australia website to find out if HIPPY is running near you. Do you live in the City of Onkaparinga, or the City of Elizabeth?ДЄnglicareSA is one of many organisations delivering HIPPY across Australia - we work with families living in Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. Please follow the three questions below to find out whether HIPPY is a possibility for you and your child. She has seen a huge improvement in her sonвЂ™s behaviours as he has become more outgoing and is no longer biting his nails. She has since discovered to approach her son in different ways and to ask questions that encourages his learning and sense of self. Through the HIPPY program, the mother was provided with the activities, encouragement and advice she needed.

84% of HIPPY parents felt that HIPPY had helped them connect with their local communityДЄ mother of a four-year-old boy who recently enrolled with AnglicareSA in the program is very grateful for how HIPPY has transformed her and her sonвЂ™s life.Д«efore starting HIPPY, she was struggling to find ways to engage her son in learning and playing вЂ“ he was very nervous and chronically biting his nails to the point of injury.

80% parents reported spending more quality time with their children.

93% of parents report overwhelming enjoyment of HIPPY by their children.

90% of parents reported that their child was school-ready because of HIPPY.

98% perform above average in abstract pre-numeracy skills.

You can also encourage other family members to get involved.ДЄccording to HIPPY Australia, out of the children graduating from HIPPY in 2019: You are given the chance to shape your childвЂ™s learning opportunities around their strengths and interests. Counting and number recognition can be done while getting ready for dinner, at the supermarket, folding washing, or looking at road signs. вЂEverywhere learningвЂ™ brings learning to everyday routines, giving your child opportunities to develop skills in different contexts. The flexible program means you can take HIPPY packs to the park, restaurants or on holiday вЂ“ any everyday situation. HIPPY engages you and your child in fun, play-based вЂeverywhere learningвЂ™ activities that support a successful transition to school.

This helps you and your child feel confident, passionate and prepared for a successful start to school. How does the HIPPY program work?ДЄs your child begins kindergarten, you will work through weekly/fortnightly packs of play-based, educational activities with your child. Most importantly, HIPPY encourages a love of learning, increases the likelihood of your children successfully transitioning to school, and helps to improve your relationship with your children. HIPPY will enable you to teach your children literacy, numeracy and language skills as well as physical skills. Through a structured education program, we empower and support you to be your childrenвЂ™s first teacher and develop foundations for success at school.

#HIPPIE WAYS OF LIFE FREE#

HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) is a FREE two-year, home-based, early learning and parenting program for families with young children. Our HIPPY program supports you in your role as your childвЂ™s first teacher. ChildrenвЂ™s earliest and most powerful learning comes from their family.

Hippie ways of life