Leong, Hei ManHei ManLeong2026-01-122026-01-122025-12https://dspace.usj.edu.mo/handle/123456789/6845Purpose: Nowadays, an increasing concern is placed on parental education and family support in Macau, and with this Family UNited programme training, it may provide facilitators in Macau with a new insight in how to work with families and parents, especially the low socioeconomic group in Macau. This study is to evaluate the training programme and their pertinence and feasibility in Macau from perspective of the facilitators enrolled. Design/methodology/approach: This study was conducted with a formative evaluation using multi-method data collection, including quantitative rating scales, qualitative open-ended responses, and interview, designed to access the outcomes of the Family UNited Programme facilitators training in Macau through evaluating the impacts of programme on knowledge and practical competencies to run the programme as a facilitator and to explore the subsequent implementation experiences of the participants in this training programme addressing the feasibility and acceptance of the Family UNited Programme.. Collection of data consists of three stages: pre-training stage, post-training stage, and follow-up stage, and questionnaires and interview script were data collection tools for this study. Participants: 31 participants with completion in the Family UNited facilitators training workshop were recruited in both pre-training and post-training stages of this study; 2 participants of which participated in the follow-up stage. Findings: Participants found relevance in knowledge and skills achieved - demonstrating statistical significance (p < 0.05) - and willing to implement the programme. They consider the programme suitable for the Macau context, yet they anticipated barriers on engaging parents and children within the local social and cultural context. Participants tended to provide overly positive feedback, possibly due to social desirability, which may obscure genuine concerns and frustrations, suggesting a need for a more open and supportive environment, allowing facilitators to share their challenges and doubts for better empowerment on their work. Practical implications: Programme setting must be adjusted for increasing the feasibility of the programme in Macau. Continuous professional development is necessary for supporting facilitators facing real-world challenges. Collaboration among stakeholders for development and implementation of the programme is crucial for establishing an integrated support network for meeting the diverse needs of families. Originality/value: The study provides insights about family intervention programmes in local context, so this study promotes professional awareness on the importance of family resilience and family intervention programmes for prevention and protection of child development.enFamily UNited programmefamily interventionfamily resilienceparentingfacilitator trainingtext::thesis::master thesis