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, havin
11/08/2026
We're very proud to be recognised at The University of Newcastle, Australia 'Celebrating Success' event. Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered was acknowledged for winning the Engagement Australia Excellence Award for Research Impact, establishing new partnerships nationally and internationally, and delivering holistic benefits for families and communities around the world. π
Thank you, UoN, for your support. ππ©·
Check out Daughters & Dads Football in action across the ACT! β½ Capital Football - Official
07/08/2026
Daughters & Dads Football π€ Capital Football πβ½
We're thrilled to partner with Capital Football to continue growing Daughters & Dads Football across the ACT following a successful pilot program.
The second ACT program is already underway in the Belconnen region, and we can't wait to share program photos soon!
The way we tackle gendered barriers to physical activity and sport head on is a game-changer.
It's no surprise that more than 50 national and international partners have delivered the program to help address the gender inequities faced by girls.
Sign up to learn how to develop your daughter's critical thinking skills. π‘
27/07/2026
Today we're at The University of Newcastle, Australia Industry Open Day! π₯
If you're attending, please come by our stall and meet the team! We'd love to chat about the work we're doing and explore opportunities to partner with like-minded organisations. π€
How can rough-and-tumble play be so fun AND holistically beneficial for kids? πͺ
Listen to Prof Philip Morgan speak with Philippa from Womensport and Recreation Tasmania about the profound benefits of rough-and-tumble play for father-daughter relationships, emotional regulation, social skills, and preparing children for the physicality of sport. β½
But unfortunately, research shows that from as early as age 1, the way fathers interact with their daughters and sons changes, with daughters receiving less attention.
Catch the full 'There She Is' podcast episode on Spotify or YouTube (link in bio).
Interviewer: "How much do you love your Dad?"
Daughter: "Infinity." π
Listen to another family's story as they share their experience and what they've learnt through participating in the program π‘
Southern Women's Group SWG The University of Newcastle, Australia ABC South East NSW
15/07/2026
Prof Philip Morgan had the privilege of presenting his research on the impact of Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered to staff and students at Nihon University (ζ₯ζ¬ε€§ε¦ ) in Japan. π―π΅
This was a fantastic opportunity for Phil to collaborate with an international university, which aligns with a key initiative of the Global Sport and Movement Collaborative at The University of Newcastle, Australia. Thank you to Nihon University for hosting Phil! π
"It's Daddy-Daughter Day!" π₯Ήπ©΅
Hear from the participants about why they love the program π
Southern Women's Group SWG
14/07/2026
More daughters & dads on the South Coast becoming active and empowered! π₯
It's been a pleasure partnering with Southern Women's Group SWG - thank you for delivering another life-changing program. ππ©·