Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered

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Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered

Empowering girls through sport. Engaging dads as advocates for gender equity. Enhancing the dad-daughter bond & wellbeing. University led research program.

Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered is a multi-award-winning, community-based program, that engages fathers/father figures in positive lifestyle role modelling and effective parenting strategies to improve the physical activity behaviours, physical confidence, sport skills and social-emotional wellbeing of their daughters

During the program, dads spend quality time with their daughters, having fun and working together in practical sessions involving rough and tumble play, sport skills, and health-related fitness games. Both fathers and daughters gain the knowledge and skills necessary to promote lifelong physical activity. Dads also learn evidence-based parenting strategies to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of their daughters. Daughters are given opportunities to practise key social-emotional skills including self-control, persistence, critical thinking, resilience and self-reliance and spend quality time with their dads working together in fun practical sessions involving sport skills (eg kicking, catching, throwing), rough and tumble play and health-related fitness games. Formerly known as DADEE (Dads And Daughters Exercising and Empowered), the program name was changed to Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered in mid-2019. In addition to our Daughters & Dads Active and Empowered 'Classic' program, a four-year partnership with the NSW Office of Sport will see the University of Newcastle team work with a number of state sporting bodies to develop sport specific variants of the Daughters & Dads program (2019-2023). Daughters & Dads Cricket was piloted in early 2020 in consultation with Cricket-NSW and Cricket Australia and continues to roll out in 2021-2023. Daughters & Dads Basketball is planned for delivery in 2022 in consultation with Basketball NSW, to co-ordinate with the 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney, NSW. Daughters & Dads Football is planned for delivery in 2022-2023 in consultation with Football NSW and NNSW Football, to c-ordinate with the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

08/10/2025

EXCITING NEWS! 📢 Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered has been named a FINALIST in the ‘Engagement Australia 2025 Excellence Awards’ in the category for ‘Outstanding Engagement for Research Impact’ 👏

These awards identify and celebrate the most exciting and impactful engagement activities undertaken by Australian and New Zealand Universities.

Developed at the The University of Newcastle, Australia, the program is proudly driven by innovative, collaborative partnerships across the sporting, government, community, and education sectors. Over 6,800 participants have experienced the program’s propound multifaceted benefits. 5 sport-specific variations have been developed in partnership with peak sporting bodies with the program receiving global recognition and accolades for research excellence and benefitting society, including commendation by the World Health Organization (WHO).

We are incredibly proud of the impact Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered program has had on families, and of the recognition it has received from Engagement Australia! 🥳

08/10/2025

Is your daughter interested in playing cricket this season? Make sure to reach out to Newcastle City Cricket Club 🏏

🏏⚔️ JUNIOR CRICKET - PLAYERS NEEDED ⚔️🏏🧑‍🤝‍🧑👭

*Edit - we are also looking for a couple of U10 players to fill out our mixed teams - please share*

We are still after a couple more players for our Stage 1 (U11 and younger) girls cricket team.

Stage 1 cricket is a super fun introduction to cricket - everyone gets a go and it is a quick format (over before lunch) and we have some great, supportive coaches.

If you are keen to get involved or know anyone who might be - please get in touch (newcastlesabrescricket@gmail.com) or register ⬇️
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/newcastle-city-and-eastern-districts-cricket-club/2a11b05e/register

01/10/2025

Do you coach teenage girls in sport and want to make a lasting impact on their experience? Share your invaluable insights through our survey to help keep girls active, confident, and involved in sport. 🏃‍♀️⚽

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26/09/2025

Let's gamify the school holidays with Bingo! 🎉 Print or create your own bingo card and see if you can get 3 in a row or somehow manage to tick off all 9?! This is a fun way to bond and be active with your families. 🏃‍♀️Share your favourite activity with us! 🩵

16/09/2025

On showcase at the The University of Newcastle, Australia Industry Open Day! 👏

The Daughters & Dads programs have partnered with a range of sectors including:
🏛 Government & Public Sector
⚽State & National Sport Bodies (including overseas!)🏏
🏥 Health & Research Foundations
🎓 Universities
👨‍👧 Family & Community Organisations

These partnerships have had a profound impact on the success of the Daughters & Dads programs and our capability to reach as many families as we can.

Please look out for our stall if you are attending!

16/09/2025

Attention men 📢 Are you interested in podcast-based mental health support? Our colleagues at The University of Newcastle, Australia are looking for volunteers to test a brand new mental health podcast designed to improve men's wellbeing.

For more info, click here: 👉 https://uninewcastle.questionpro.com.au/t/ARnt7ZR3nm

Who can participate?
♂️ Men aged 18-70
⚠️ Recent experience of low mood, worry or stress
📱 Own a smart device or computer
🔄 Willing to be randomised to any group

What do you have to do?
🎧 Listen to a weekly podcast for 10 weeks
🌐 Complete 2 assessments online
✅ Complete a brief survey at halfway check-in

📧 menspodcast@newcastle.edu.au

12/09/2025

Busselton are kicking off another program during the off season following a successful launch! What a fantastic way to keep building your skills and stay active during the break. ⚽

Sign up now 👉 https://forms.footballwest.com.au/daughter-and-dads-football/

Football West Football West - South West

11/09/2025

Football West - South West are kicking off their programs in Term 4! It's amazing to see the positive feedback and growing interest following the first roll out of Daughters & Dads Football in Western Australia 🤩⚽️

Daughter and Dads Football Participant Information Form Regional Daughter and Dads Football Request for Information Step 1 of 3 33% Dad/Father Figure DetailsWhich location are signing up for?Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email PhoneAddress Street Address Address Line....

08/09/2025

Prof Philip Morgan delivered two powerful masterclasses at last week's AISNSW Sport Leadership Conference, inspiring educators to drive change through sport.

🏃‍♀️ Empowering Girls Through Sport & Enhancing Gender Equity at School
⚽ Maximising Impact in School Sport: Research-Informed Practices for Optimising Performance, Enjoyment & Wellbeing

His evidence-based insights are helping schools create more inclusive, engaging, and impactful sporting experiences for all students. Amazing work, Phil! 👏

06/09/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads and father-figures! 🫶

Your positive involvement has a HUGE impact on your children, and we hope you're celebrated today - and every day! 🥳🩵

Address

Centre For Active Living And Learning
Newcastle, NSW
2308

Website

https://www.daughtersanddads.com.au/, http://linktr.ee/daughtersanddadsau

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