Engagement sessions
Strong Families referrals 50 40
25%
Self-referred FRC or Child Safety referred
75%
30 20 10 0
42
27 Apr
30
May
Jun
Achievements What is promising about these figures is that many partners attended multiple sessions across the quarter; a sign they are beginning to commit more time and energy to building capabilities in positive parenting.
Engagement Family engagement was strong with our team leading nearly 100 engagement activities over the quarter. These activities included informal discussions with families about opportunities to use positive parenting strategies in overcoming challenges they are experiencing in the home, as well as home visits and participation in community events such as the Coen women’s group. These activities had varying levels of success in promoting attendance at parenting sessions, with a monthly conversion rate (the per cent who return to the Opportunity Hub) ranging from zero to eight per cent. Opportunities to improve upon our family engagement activities will be discussed at an upcoming Hub Leader workshop on family engagement, to be held in early July. Engagement
Apr May
This Last Jun quarter quarter
Sessions
27
42
30
99
18
Sign-ups
1
0
0
1
0
Home visit
4
1
3
8
14
Community event
0
0
2
2
1
Information sessions
0
0
0
0
2
Workshop
0
0
0
0
0
23
41
25
89
1
to adapt Handicraft activities to match participants’ interests has seen painting emerge as a frequent and popular activity in Coen. Particularly impressive is the length of time women spend at Handicraft sessions. Some partners have spent up to four hours working on their painting and craft activities, a sign they feel comfortable being in the Village Opportunity Hub and view it as a positive place to spend their time. This is a key goal for Handicraft and a good indication we are making progress towards our goal. Handicrafts
Apr May
This Last Jun quarter quarter
Sessions
4
0
1
5
0
Attendance
4
0
1
5
3
Home Pride Despite interest across the community, Home Pride has not formally commenced in Coen due to the absence of a Home Crew member to lead our Home Pride activities. Home Crew recruitment is currently underway and we expect to capitalise on growing community interest over the next quarter.
Engagement type
Informal discussion
Handicraft A group of Coen women got very crafty this quarter, with five ladies attending five handicraft activities. A recent decision to encourage Positive Parenting Consultants
April to June 2013
31