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
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 (日本大学 ) in Japan. 🇯🇵
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! 👏
"It's Daddy-Daughter Day!" 🥹🩵
Hear from the participants about why they love the program 👏
Southern Women's Group SWG
14/07/2026
More daughters & dads on the South Coast becoming active and empowered! 💥
It's been a pleasure partnering with Southern Women's Group SWG - thank you for delivering another life-changing program. 💙🩷
14/07/2026
Thanks ABC South East NSW for attending a Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered session!
Another awesome program delivered by Southern Women's Group SWG 👏💜
09/07/2026
If you've ever wondered, "Why does our program target Daughters & Dads?" Here's why 👇
08/07/2026
The story behind Daughters & Dads Active & Empowered 🩷💙
The University of Newcastle, Australia
06/07/2026
Boronia Multicultural Services has successfully wrapped up a wonderful program in their community! 🩷💙
A big shout-out to all the fathers and daughters who participated in the Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered program at Girraween Public School, as well as to our sponsors and partners who made it possible to bring this internationally acclaimed program to Western Sydney.
Through their participation, fathers and daughters have enhanced their sporting skills, improved their wellbeing, strengthened their father daughter relationships, and contributed to greater gender equity. It has been wonderful to see the positive impact of the program on families and the wider community.
Thank you to everyone involved for making this initiative such a success.
🎧 Listen to Prof Philip Morgan's insightful conversation with Womensport and Recreation Tasmania! Phil speaks about the powerful influence dads and father figures have on their daughters' lives and the importance of co-activity. 💪
25/06/2026
Huge news! 💥 Program founder Prof Philip Morgan has been ranked among the Top 10 Best Social Sciences and Humanities Scientists in Australia in this year's Research.com rankings.
Phil, this recognition reflects your contribution to research and the community. Congratulations on this achievement! 👏
The University of Newcastle, Australia
We asked Daughters & Dads what they learned during the program... 💙🩷
Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) The University of Newcastle, Australia