HIPPY Armidale
Service Description
A home based, early learning and parenting program for families with young children. It is a structured two-year program that provides foundations for success at school with literacy, numeracy, physical skills and language skills to prepare young children for school. The program is based on play based educational activities that take place with parents and family.
Alternate Names: Armidale Family Supoport Service
http://hippyaustralia.bsl.org.au
02 67727243 (local callers); HIPPY Australia 1300 394 396 (Head office)
ann.haining@familysupport.org.au
New England Family Support Service, 89 Rusden St
Armidale, NSW, 2350
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thu: 9am-4pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Contact directly- This is a home based program
Service Fees
None
Languages (other than English)
Creole; Bengali
Disability Access
Yes. Ramp
Organisational Information
Area Served
Armidale LGA
Parent Organisation
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Postal Address
PO Box 1214
Armidale
NSW
2350
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Limited HIPPY support with WWCC clearances at gatherings and basic administration tasks.
Other Contacts
Anne Rix General Manager New England Family Support Services HIPPY Line Manager Program Manager Targeted Early Intervention & SETS kye.single@familysupport.org.au;
Last Updated: 21 October 2025