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SUMMARY:Pictability Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:A new way to plan and set goals \n\n\n\n\n\nUnlike traditional planning methods typically led by professionals\, Pictability™ puts families in the driver’s seat. Through playful exploration\, families reconnect with what is truly important to them\, their family and their child. \n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Pictability™ facilitator and support families to set a vision for their child\, family and self with this award-winning\, internationally acclaimed visioning tool that will inform your family-centred approach. \n\n\n\nThere are three modules to complete to become a Pictability™ Facilitator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview\nModule 1 (Two hours)In this introductory session\, ECI professionals will:– Be introduced to the Pictability™ program from a parent’s perspective\, enabling professionals to understand the value of the program for their families. \n\n\n\nModule 2 (Three hours)In this practical session\, professionals will:– Learn about the theoretical foundations of Pictability™– Become familiar with the Pictability™ process– Practice skills to facilitate their first Pictability™ session. \n\n\n\nModule 3 (Three hours)In this practical session under the guidance of a Pictability™ Facilitator\, you willbe paired with another ECI Professional in order to:– Facilitate your first Pictability™ session through role-play with that Professional– Role Reverse and re-experience as a parent participant– Analyse your first facilitation experience– Receive coaching from the Pictability™ Facilitator. \n\n\n\nThe sessions are delivered online\, facilitated by peer worker parents who have completed the Pictability™ Facilitator Training and are accredited to run the workshops. There are a maximum of 16 participants per workshop. \n\n\n\nWe also deliver tailored programs for large organisations. Please contact Eram at eram@plumtreelearning.com to discuss group discounts and alternative workshop times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nModule 1: Thursday 6 August 2026; 10am to 12pm AEST/NSW TimeModule 2: Thursday 13 August 2026; 10am to 1pm AEST/NSW TimeModule 3: Facilitator will contact you to schedule a date and time Please adjust for your own time zone if needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n$540 per participant\, including the Pictability KitRefund policyNo refund available with less than 24 hours notice.25% refund available up to 7 days prior to the event50% refund available up to 14 days prior to the event 100% refund available up to 28 days prior to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nThis event will be delivered online via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in Australia!Instructions will be sent by email before the event.If you need accessibility support\, please let us know when you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\nby Sunday\, 31 July \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpression of interest \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend these timeslots\, please express your interest to be informed about future training opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources          \n\n\n\n\n\nAll material necessary to participate in this program will be mailed to you once your registration has been confirmed and finalised with a team member. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog in details  \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce registered\, we will provide further details closer to the date\, including the link to join the session. You will need a good internet connection to attend.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of Completion  \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will receive a certificate for completion to certify that they are the trained facilitator for Pictability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program or about group bookings\, please don’t hesitate to contact Eram at eram@plumtree.org.au to discuss group discounts and alternative workshop times.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/pft-aug26/
CATEGORIES:Pictability,Professionals
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SUMMARY:Essential ingredients for running parent/caregiver support groups
DESCRIPTION:Creating meaningful spaces where families feel heard\, valued and connected \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor professionals who want to design and facilitate supportive\, respectful and engaging groups for parents and caregivers of children with disability or developmental delay. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis will be a practical and interactive workshop led by presenters who have codesigned the parent/caregiver groups We Care and Now & Next with families . Participants will be introduced to a simple planning tool for designing parent and caregiver support groups and will have the opportunity to try it out during the session.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe workshop will include theory\,  discussion and time to begin applying the ideas to a real or possible group in their own setting. \n\n\n\nOur online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe\, supportive space for everyone. Recordings are not shared. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this session\, participants will explore how to: \n\n\n\n\nuse a practical planning tool for parent and caregiver support groups\n\n\n\ncreate groups where parents feel heard\, respected and included\n\n\n\nsupport peer connection and shared learning\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with practical ideas\, useful resources and a planning approach they can use when designing or facilitating parent and caregiver support groups. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipant feedback \n\n\n\n\n“A really practical tool that can be used in planning a group. A good balance of theory and practical information.” \n\n\n\n“It felt like we needed more time to plan\, but actually it made us get into it and gave us an example we can use in our future planning.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for\n\n\n\n\nProfessionals who support parents and carers of children with disability or developmental delay \n\n\n\nTherapists\, educators\, and practitioners who want to design and deliver meaningful caregiver support workshops \n\n\n\nEarly childhood professionals who are passionate about strengthening outcomes for families through evidence-based group programs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 18 September 2026;1pm to 4pm AEST/ NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your own time zone if needed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nDelivered 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n$250See refund policy below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer\n\n\n\nView | Download | Share \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour facilitators\n\n\n\nSylvana Mahmic\, CEO of Plumtree Children’s Services and Dr Anoo Bhopti\, Program Lead and Developer\, Senior Occupational Therapist and Researcher at Monash University and Posity\, and affiliate at Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n\n\nRefund PolicyNo refund available with less than 24 hours notice.25% refund available up to 7 days prior to the event50% refund available up to 14 days prior to the event100% refund available up to 28 days prior to the event.Log in detailsOnce registered\, we’ll send you more details\, including the link to join the session\, as the event date approaches. Please make sure you have a stable internet connection for the best experience\, you have a good internet connection for a smooth experience.Contact detailsFor more information\, please feel free to contact Mana\, Communication and Education manager mana@plumtree.org.au\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.  \n\n\n\nTrusted 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.  \n\n\n\nOur 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. 
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/parent-support-group-essentials/
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