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Evaluation findings

HIPPY’s impact and value affirmed in latest evaluation

Evaluations commissioned by the Department of Social Services (DSS) affirm HIPPY’s positive impact on children's learning and development, parental confidence and connections to community.

The evaluations and analysis were conducted by the Parenting Research Centre, Curijo, IPS Management Consultants and the Australian Centre of Evaluation. Findings are being used to support continuous improvement across the national HIPPY network, helping sites respond to changing community needs while continuing to deliver a high-quality program.

HIPPY Evaluation: Infographic

To support broader communication of the findings, HIPPY Australia has developed an infographic highlighting key insights from the evaluations.

See the infographic: Findings from the independent evaluations of HIPPY

Key findings:

“It’s a fantastic program and the outcomes are the collective work of everyone across the HIPPY network. Together, we’re helping children get the best possible start in life, right around Australia”

Clare Seddon | Head of HIPPY Australia