On 27 June 2025, the Supporting Wellness through Integrated Family Training (SWIFT) Study team, represented by Carly Katzef and Cindee Bruyns, briefed the Western Cape Parliament’s Standing Committee on Social Development. The presentation highlighted SWIFT’s government-level partnerships to scale evidence-based digital parenting support.
The team showcased the Global Parenting Initiative’s ParentText as an example of the possibilities of Parenting for Lifelong Health’s digital parenting solutions. ParentText is a customised WhatsApp chatbot featuring core modules designed to strengthen parent–child relationships and keep children safe, including online safety and sexual violence prevention. The initiative aligns with both provincial and national violence prevention and child protection policy frameworks, reflecting a shared commitment to improving child and family well-being through accessible, scalable digital interventions.
Watch the presentation here: Western Cape Parliament proceedings (starts at 1:16:11)
