This article presents the results of a retrospective study that critically examines the development of a responsive parent–child program from conceptualisation to pilot implementation. The development of the Play to Connect program was a continuation of research translation work of the Let’s Start parenting program which was delivered in remote Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory, Australia from 2005–2016. The impetus for the Play to Connect program came from the community need for parenting support that could be delivered by local Aboriginal workers living in the community. The aim was to bring research and community together through the co-creation of contextually relevant knowledge directly useful for local Aboriginal facilitators. Embedded in a dynamic cycle of planning, delivery, observation and reflection, the team of local Aboriginal staff and visiting practitioners designed and piloted an innovative, user-friendly and adaptable parent–child program which was underpinned by the evaluation findings of an existing program, drawing on the framework of play therapy. The 2.5 year long process of development brought about action and change for the local Aboriginal staff. They valued the co-creation of the program and resources and reported increased knowledge of child development and confidence to deliver family support in their community. This study shows that the development of Play to Connect was more than “tailoring” a parenting program – it was a way of creating sustainable support around a program to increase the chances of continuity of implementation and successful community engagement and development.

本文介绍了一项回顾性研究的结果，该研究严格审查了从概念化到试点实施的响应式亲子计划的发展。Play to Connect计划的发展是“ Let's Start育儿计划”研究翻译工作的延续，该计划于2005-2016年在澳大利亚北领地的偏远原住民社区提供。Play to Connect计划的推动力来自社区对育儿支持的需求，这可以由居住在社区中的当地原住民工人提供。目的是通过共同创造对当地原住民促进者直接有用的与背景相关的知识，将研究与社区融合在一起。嵌入动态的规划，交付，观察和反思周期，由当地土著人组成的团队和来访的从业人员团队设计并试行了一项创新，用户友好和适应性强的亲子计划，该计划以现有计划的评估结果为基础，并以游戏疗法为基础。历时2.5年的发展过程为当地原住民带来了行动和变革。他们重视方案和资源的共同创造，并报告说对儿童发展的知识和对在社区中提供家庭支持的信心增加了。这项研究表明，Play to Connect的发展不仅仅是“定制”育儿计划–它是围绕计划创建可持续支持的一种方式，以增加实施的连续性以及成功的社区参与和发展的机会。