Targeted Earlier Intervention Contract Id 1- 1484103992 Parenting Through Sport
July - December 2025
A major highlight during this reporting period was the strength of community activation through events. Several locations experienced increased participation at community events, demonstrating growing awareness and enthusiasm for the program.
Cultural inclusion remained a strong feature, with Traditional Indigenous Games incorporated into regional events to strengthen engagement and connection.
Intergenerational participation was consistently observed, with parents and grandparents actively supporting activities and older children assisting younger participants. This whole of family involvement reinforces the broader wellbeing impact of the program.
Service provider engagement varied across locations, with stronger attendance at community events compared to weekly sessions. Where present, providers were able to connect with families in relaxed, nonclinical settings.
Some great highlights for the year are:
* Indigenous Social Participation
Indigenous Social Participation attracted 348 indigenous participants across the program. Towns like Nyngan, Trangie, and Coonabarabran recorded high Aboriginal participation, reflecting the program’s ability to create culturally inclusive environments where families feel welcomed and engaged.
* Education and Skills Training
Across the 3-week programs delivered between July and December, clear developmental progress was observed. Children strengthened coordination, balance and ball skills while also reinforcing early learning concepts such as colours, numbers and following instructions. Confidence increased as sessions progressed, with children showing greater willingness to participate in group activities. Families extended this learning at home using the weekly resources, and in several communities’ older siblings who had previously attended encouraged younger children to join. This highlights the program’s growing influence across families and generations.
* Community Sector Coordination
During the July to December period, the program strengthened local service visibility across participating communities. Provider engagement was strongest at whole of community events, where services connected with families in informal, nonclinical settings. While weekly session attendance was more variable due to workforce capacity, event-based delivery proved an effective model for collaboration in regional areas. The program continues to act as a practical connector between families and local services.
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Indigenous Social Participation
These events were held to increase the participation of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal families in community events. In addition to this, Local Service Providers were invited to attend in the aim to give Parents/Carers and their family members the opportunity to interact with other organisations and community members while enjoying activities with their family members.
Education & Skills Training - 3 wk Parenting through Sport
Each session included age-appropriate activities that develop the child’s motor skills while improving outcomes in literacy, numeracy, and colour identification. General improvement in health and wellbeing.
Community Sector Coordination
These sessions provided participants with information regarding each client’s services to increase participants knowledge and awareness of the services available to them. This also encourages increased sense of belonging to their community.