Let’s talk about… How your wellbeing supports your child’s outcomes | Online workshop
Tuesday 5 May @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm AEST
RSVP
One ticket per family — One ticket per family —This session is free. Your details will only be used by Plumtree to support your participation and no identifiable information will not be shared outside the organisation
Explore how small changes in your wellbeing can create big changes for your child
When you’re caring for a child with a developmental delay or disability, your needs often come last. But your wellbeing matters—because when parents thrive, children thrive too.
In this practical and interactive session, we’ll explore how looking after yourself supports your child’s learning, behaviour, and overall development.
You’ll be introduced to PERMA, an evidence-based wellbeing framework from positive psychology, and take away small, realistic steps you can use in everyday life.
‘Let’s talk about…’ sessions are created by families, for families. Facilitated by trained parent-peer workers who are raising a child with a developmental delay or disability, these sessions are a chance to connect, reflect, and learn in a supportive environment.
You’ll leave with
- A better understanding of how your wellbeing affects your child’s outcomes
- Practical ways to shift from survival mode to a more positive, empowered mindset
- An activity that gives you a real-time experience of improved wellbeing
- Strategies based on the evidence-based PERMA model
- Insight into how reflection and simple actions can lead to greater happiness for the whole family
Our online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared.
This session is for
Parents, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–8 years who have a disability, developmental delay, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development.
When
Tuesday 5 May 2026;
7.30pm to 9.00pm AEST/Sydney time
Please adjust for your own time zone if needed.
Where
The event will be 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
Free
RSVP
Please RSVP to secure your place.
Sessions may be cancelled if fewer than four confirmed participants.
Flyer
Your host
Kylie Aekins, a trained peer worker and parent raising a child with a disability.
Additional info
| Your privacy and participation matter | All our online sessions are interactive and are recorded for internal supervision purposes only. To respect everyone’s privacy and confidentiality, these recordings are not shared with families or outside our organisation. We encourage you to attend the live session so you can get the most out of the information and have the opportunity to ask questions. |
| Log in details | After registering, you’ll receive more details closer to the session date, including the link to join. A stable internet connection is required for participation. |
| Contact details | For more information or questions, feel free to contact Mana (Learning Together Manager) mana@plumtree.org.au |
| Professionals development | At this time, we cannot accommodate professionals in this program. Please feel free to share our course details with the families you support. |
| 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.
