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Family Conference 2025: Connect. Thrive. Belong
Saturday 8 November @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm AEDT
Hosted by Plumtree Children’s Services & Belongside Families
As parents and carers, you make the biggest difference in your child’s life. When you feel supported, confident, and connected, your child thrives.
The free Family Conference, hosted by Plumtree and Belongside Families, brings together family experiences and professional expertise to expand your knowledge and empower you to support your child in ways only you can.
You’ll be reminded of the impact you have as a parent on your child’s development—and how the everyday choices you make, the relationships you help build, and the opportunities you create help your child learn, grow and belong.
Join us to build your confidence, learn practical strategies, and discover fresh ideas to support both your child and yourself. And leave feeling more connected to a community of families who understand and share your journey.
Join our presentations to learn about:
- How everyday routines and moments help your child learn, grow, and thrive
- Ways to build a sense of belonging for your child and family at every stage
- Practical strategies to support your wellbeing while caring for your family
- Partnering with professionals while trusting your own knowledge and strengths as a parent
For a breakdown of the day and full event schedule please visit the Family Conference website
This conference is for
Parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, rare or genetic conditions, and medical needs.
Unfortunately, due to limited spaces, we cannot welcome professionals to this event.
When
Saturday 8 November 2025
1pm – 4pm
Where
The program will be conducted face-to-face at our Marrickville house.
Plumtree Children’s Services
Yabsley Avenue, Jarvie Park, Marrickville, NSW, 2204
How to find us
Child-minding
Limited childcare is available on request. Please only apply if you have no alternative childminding options.
Cost
Free
Flyers
About the hosts
Plumtree Children’s Services is a not-for-profit, community-based early childhood intervention organisation with 40 years of experience. Located in Marrickville, Plumtree provides therapies, playgroups, and parent programs that support children aged birth to 8 years with disability or developmental delay, helping families feel respected, informed, and included in their communities.
Belongside Families is a family-led not-for-profit organisation supporting over 7,000 parents and carers each year who are raising children with disability, developmental delay, autism, rare and genetic conditions, or medical needs. Through our parent support groups, workshops, webinars, one-on-one support and resources, we empower families with the knowledge, confidence and connections to support their children and family to thrive.
Additional info
Time
The conference program runs from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please arrive from 12:30 pm for check-in and afternoon tea. Optional time to connect with other families will continue until 4:30 pm.
Catering
Light savoury snacks, biscuits, tea and coffee provided. Let us know any dietary requirements during registration.
Accessibility
The venue is accessible. Please let us know if you have specific access requirements during registration.
Funding
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.
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Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.
Trusted for 40 years, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops. We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.
Our award-winning, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed.
