A unique musical project is helping young children and their parents bond through nurturing and connecting by singing lullabies.
A new six-week program, delivered by The Lullaby Project Australia, brings South Australian parents and their children together with professionals to tell stories, sing and create lullabies, with the aim of promoting children’s development, family bonding and community wellbeing.
Each participant in the program has the opportunity to create and perform their own unique lullaby for their child and will perform their song at a concert on November 1.
Minister for Human Services Michelle Lensink said she was proud that the Liberal Government had contributed $15,000 to the initiative.
“Research shows the huge value of singing and music in children’s development and this program gives mums and dads an opportunity to bond with their child and have fun at the same time,” said Minister Lensink.
“We know that singing to children helps healthy brain development, with modern neuroscience increasingly proving that it activates areas of the brain that helps children to feel safe and nurtured.”
Some of the parents in the program have complex home environments but the workshops are also helping them to grow their self-esteem, creativity and wellbeing.
One Lullaby Project participant said: “There is no better way to connect than through music.
Being able to write a lullaby for our family is something we can keep forever and is individual to us.”
The Lullaby Project Australia leader Emily Gann says she was thrilled to bring the initiative to Adelaide.
“We all have musical ability and creativity that needs to be nurtured,” said Ms Gann.
“The power of this beautiful project is being celebrated all around the world, and it is an honour for us to become the first ever Australian International Partner of Carnegie Hall to establish Lullaby Project.”
More information is available at www.lullabyproject.com.au
