The benefits of father engagement in early learning
- Improves the child’s transition into primary school
- Increases student connectedness and education in later years
- Better health outcomes and increased physical activity levels
- Assists with prevention of bullying, delinquency and engagement in risky behaviours
why our programs work
Our evidence-based programs increase child and family engagement with learning, improve mental and physical health outcomes and reduce negative behaviours of children with benefits lasting into the school years and beyond.
Our program supports the early learning framework of being, belonging and becoming, by recognising that fathers and father figures are integral to achieving positive learning and development outcomes for all children.
What’s involved?
Our Early Learning Programs include:
- Evidence-based information for fathers and families on relevant topics such as supporting learning, positive discipline and encouraging resilience.
- Events and activities for Centres to share with fathers and families to build engagement, skills and knowledge.
- Step-by-step support, tools and professional development materials for staff.
Provides the essential resources to educate staff and families on the importance of father involvement in early education for the benefit of children.
Offers community engagement activity ideas and toolkits to build strong family partnerships with fathers and father figures in your centre.
Empower Package
Delivers a proven way to empower staff and families to make a meaningful impact on child wellbeing priorities together.
*Program available on request.
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