Now & Next NDIS | Plumtree

Lasting positive change for your child and family

We all want our children to thrive, and as parents and carers, you make the biggest difference. By focusing on your child’s strengths, you can help them lead a fulfilling life. Now & Next is an award-winning program that helps make this a reality.

Facilitated by trained parent peer workers with personal experience raising children with disabilities, the program complements the therapists and professionals you’re already working with to deliver great outcomes. Through shared experiences and connection, Now & Next empowers families over eight online sessions.

Achieve more positive outcomes with less effort
Create a vision, and build on your child and family’s strengths to make a big impact
Increase family well-being and resilience
Use strategies that have worked for other families
Work better with professionals and other supports to achieve your goals
Spend your NDIS or disability funding wisely

Families thrive with
Now & Next

The program is evidence-based and delivers positive outcomes, backed by research and external evaluation.

Now & Next

The program is valued at $1,280 AUD, but is free for families in Australia with or without NDIS funding. Sponsored by Plumtree, the program is available on weeknights or weekends.

Now & Next School

Support your child to thrive at school and develop effective learning goals with educators
Now & Next School is an evidence-based program based on positive psychology and the science of wellbeing. Children with disability may find it challenging to have their opinions heard for planning and support. Our Child’s Voice model enables you to guide them towards an authentic involvement in life decisions and become independent young adults.
See below for more info/registration.

Registration/expression of interest

Please register your interest below, and one of our friendly peer facilitators will contact you to discuss available options.
Payment of the program is not necessary during registration.
For families in New Zealand and the rest of the world, visit Fast Track Inclusion Trust for details on enrollment.

Sunday

Weekly online sessions;
Eight sessions, 2 hours each
Sunday 8 February to
Sunday 29 March;
12pm to 2pm AEST

Wednesday

Weekly online sessions;
Eight sessions, 2 hours each
Wednesday 11 February to
Wednesday 1 April;
8pm to 10pm AEST

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Now & Next School

Four sessions, 2 hours each
Monday 17 November to
Monday 8 December;
8pm to 10pm AEST

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What families say about Now & Next

I have been working with these guys for years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication, they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!Now & Next has given me a very clear template to look at what’s working/not working – how to change plans – how to set and achieve goals. It all makes sense in my head now with a clear path.

~ Mother, WACompany Name

It has changed our focus from the lack of ability to therapies to what we can do for our family with what we have. Being able to celebrate the little wins has brought joy to our family.

~ Father, NTCompany Name

Now & Next has changed the way I view and interact with my son and my husband. I feel like we now have a bit more structure, and I have the hold to tackle issues I felt overwhelmed by before. It has also reminded me that it’s okay to be ‘selfish’ sometimes. My mum always says, “You can’t pour out of an empty cup”, and I think it finally makes sense to me.

~ Mother, NT Company Name