HIPPY DSS Evaluation
Central Resource Page
2 July 2025
This page is your central resource for all information related to the DSS Evaluation of HIPPY Australia. Below, you’ll find a summary of the evaluation, what’s expected from you, and links to all the resources you need.
What is the DSS Evaluation?
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has commissioned a comprehensive, independent evaluation of HIPPY Australia to assess the HIPPY program’s impact on children and families.
Aim of the Evaluation
Aim of the Evaluation
To generate evidence about the effectiveness of HIPPY, including whether it achieves its intended goals and how it is experienced across different sites.
Who are the Evaluators?
Who are the Evaluators?
Research partners: Parenting Research Centre, Curijo, IPS, and the Australian Council for Educational Research.
