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Hanen It Takes Two To Talk | Orientation Session
Tuesday 4 August @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm AEST
This registration is for the orientation session only.
During this session, you’ll learn about the It Takes Two to Talk® program, what participation involves, and whether it is the right fit for your family. Families who would like to continue can commit for the full program afterwards.
To help you decide whether this program is a good fit for your child and family, we’ve included a suitability chart.
It Takes Two to Talk® is an evidence-based program that helps parents and carers support their young child’s communication and language development through everyday activities such as playtime, mealtimes and outings. Guided by a Hanen Certified Speech Pathologist, you’ll learn practical strategies to encourage communication and build your confidence to support your child’s learning throughout the day.
The program also provides opportunities to connect with other families and receive personalised support tailored to your child’s strengths and needs.
During the program you will:
- Identifying your child’s stage and style of communication
- Identifying what motivates your child to interact with you
- Encouraging your child to start interactions
- Following your child’s lead to encourage continued interaction
- Helping your child take turns and keep interactions going
- Developing your child’s expression and understanding
It Takes Two To Talk teaches you how to become your child’s most important language teacher.
Our online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared.
Program structure
It Takes Two To Talk is an online 13-week program and includes:
- 1 commitment-free orientation session
- 1 pre-program individual consultation with a Hanen speech pathologist to assess your child and set communication goals
- 8x weekly online group sessions; 2.5/3 hours each
- 3 individual video feedback online sessions that take place between the group sessions for parents—you and your child are recorded while playing. Then you and the speech pathologist review and discuss the recording to see what’s working and how you can modify strategies to help your child
Who is this program for
For parents and carers of young children under the age of 5 who have a language delay.
The group is limited to a maximum of six families, to support participation and personalised feedback.
When
– Orientation session: Tuesday 4 August; 7.30pm AEST/ NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS time
– Pre-program family consultation: Between Wednesday 19 August and Wednesday 26 August
– Online group sessions: Every Tuesday durign school term, from 1 September to Tuesday 1 December; 6.30pm to 9.30pm AEST/ NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS time
– Individual video feedback sessions: by appointment with parents (Wednesday 23 September, Wednesday 14 October, Wednesday 11 November and Wednesday 18 November)
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
Hanen It Takes Two To Talk is free for all families in Australia.
The program is valued at over $3k, according to latest NDIS Pricing Arrangement and Price Limits guide.
Resources
Families who are offered a place in the program following the orientation session will need to purchase the It Takes Two to Talk® eBook manual in order to participate. The manual is available on Amazon for approximately $59. Once your place in the program is confirmed, we’ll send you a direct link to make the purchase easy.
Your facilitator
Facilitated by our seniour Speech Pathologist Julie Cowmeadown. a Hanen-certified providers (Speech Pathologist) who hold appropriate qualifications and is registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or certified with the relevant allied health professional association.
To provide personalised support, we ask families to enrol in one course per term, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals.
Additional info
More about the program
You can learn more about the program on the Hanen Centre website: The Hanen Centre – It Takes Two to Talk®
Contact details
For more information or questions, feel free to contact Mana (Learning Together Manager) mana@plumtree.org.au
Funding
Plumtree’s free programs are funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program.
Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.
Trusted for 40 years, we work alongside children and families in the early years to build confidence, capability and inclusion. Plumtree provides therapy and specialist support for children from birth to 8 years in everyday settings — at home, in the community, online or at our Marrickville centre.
We also offer free playgroups, workshops and programs for all families, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together.
Our work is co-designed with families, including programs like Now & Next and Pictability, and we partner with organisations and government to build more inclusive communities.