Now & Next | Thursday daytime
February 18, 2027 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEDT
RSVP
One ticket per family. Your details will only be used by Plumtree to support your participation and no identifiable information will not be shared outside the organisation.
Empowering families since 2015
Now & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns.
The program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions, parents set goals, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.
Stronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead
In Now & Next, you will:
- Plan strengths-based goals and take small, practical steps to achieve them
- Connect with other families, share information and learn together
- Explore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals
- Support your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies
Facilitated by parents like you
Now & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights.
Program structure
Now & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours.
Internationally acclaimed
Launched in 2015, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Canada, Singapore, Croatia and Albania. From our surveys, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the program.
Who is this program for
Parents, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–12 years who have a disability, developmental delay, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development.
When
Weekly online sessions; Eight sessions, 2 hours each
Attendance at all sessions is required.
Thursdays, 18 February to 8 April 2027,
12pm–2pm (NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS)
Where
Delivered online via Zoom. Families from anywhere in Australia are welcome to join.
Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.
If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.
Cost
Now & Next is free for all families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between the University of New South Wales, the University of Melbourne, Monash University and Plumtree.
The program is valued at over $1,341.92 according to latest NDIS Pricing Arrangement and Price Limits guide.
RSVP
by Friday 5 February 2027
Groups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP
Additional info
For information about upcoming Now & Next courses, group bookings, or hosting a course in your organisation, contact the Now & Next team at nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840
