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Let’s talk about… Getting the most out of your meetings with professionals

Thursday 29 October @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm AEDT

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Parents leading for positive outcomes

Parents often meet with professionals to achieve the best outcomes for their children. The key to success lies in being well prepared and proactive.

In this session, we’ll share practical strategies and a helpful framework to help you prepare for meetings, communicate with confidence and keep your family’s vision for your child at the centre of decision-making. We’ll explore ways to clarify the purpose of a meeting, work collaboratively with professionals, make sure everyone understands their role, and follow up on agreed actions afterwards. We’ll also discuss practical tools that can help you stay organised, navigate challenging moments and turn meeting discussions into meaningful next steps for your child and family

Join us to learn about:

  • Preparing for meetings and setting clear goals
  • Keeping your vision for your child at the centre of discussions
  • Working collaboratively with professionals and communicating effectivelyFollowing up on recommendations and agreed actions
  • Practical tools and strategies to support successful meetings and positive outcomes

The ‘Let’s talk about…’ sessions are designed by families for families to discuss various topics and learn together. They are facilitated by trained parent-peer workers raising a child with developmental delay or disability.

Who can attend?
For parents, carers, and family members of children with developmental concerns, delay or disability aged 0-8 years.

When
Thursday 29 October 2026
7.30pm to 9.00pm (NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS)

Where
Delivered online via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in Australia!
Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.
If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.

Cost
Free

RSVP
Please RSVP to secure your place.
To help create a consistent and supportive group experience, participants will be asked to confirm they can attend.
The session will proceed once at least four participants have confirmed their commitment.

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Facilitator
Kylie Aekins, a trained peer worker and parent raising a child with a disability.

Frequently asked question

Contact detailsFor more information or if you have any questions, please contact Mana, Learning Together Manager, at mana@plumtree.org.au
FundingPlumtree’s free programs are funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program.
About Plumtree

Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.

For more than 40 years, we’ve worked in partnership with families to support children to learn, participate and thrive. Through therapy, parenting programs, playgroups, workshops and inclusive education, we help build confidence, capability and strong communities where all children belong.