Child Poverty: Parents who learn to be their child’s first teacher.

A new study has found that a home-based childhood learning program can help vulnerable children prepare for school.

Kayla preparing her children for school at their living room. The "Hippy" program is very helpful to deliver a curriculum from the comfort of home. Source: SBS

The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters - otherwise known as 'Hippy' - helps parents deliver a curriculum from their living room. And the program has benefits for the whole family, especially for disadvantaged families.

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