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NEWPIN offers parents and children a unique opportunity for positive changes in their lives and relationships, based on four core values of support, equality, empathy and respect.
NEWPIN is a preventative, early intervention program, offering intensive work with families facing potential or actual child-protection issues. The award-winning program combines peer support, quality early education and personal development that is structured and therapeutic. NEWPIN centres are based in local communities and offer safe and supportive environments.
This website provides information for professionals, NEWPIN service users (known as Members) and others who have an interest in breaking the cycle of destructive family relationships.
There are six centres in Australia: Bidwill, Doonside, St Marys, Bidwill Fathers Program, (operated by UnitingCare Burnside). Geelong (operated by Bethany Community Support), Launceston (operated by Northern NEWPIN) and Canberra (operated by UnitingCare Kippax).
New centres are currently being developed through UnitingCare Burnside’s national licensing and support program.
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Mike Munro endorses Newpin
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HIPPY
UnitingCare Burnside’s is excited to announce that Newpin has been chosen as the site for the new home interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters (HIPPY) in the Bidwill area of Western Sydney. The program helps families prepare their children for a successful start at school by providing educational resources and home tutors.
There are 13 new HIPPY programs being created across Australia. In announcing the new partnership, the Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis said, “We want all children to have the best possible start to their education. This program is helping parents and carers give that precious gift to their children.”
Further information about the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters is available at www.hippyaustralia.org.au
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Book Review
A review of Newpin - Courage to Change Together has been published in Family Matters, the journal of the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) by Professor Alan Hayes, the Director of AIFS
Click here to read review
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Newpin - Courage to Change Together
October 2008 saw the launch of the Newpin book, which explores the theoretical and practical applications of the program.
The book entitled Newpin - Courage to Change Together: Helping Families Achieve Generational change includes contributions from academics, staff and Newpin members past and present.
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