Plumtree

MyTime Marrickville
2026-02-04 11:00 - 2026-06-24 13:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Connecting parents with their peers

MyTime is a FREE peer support program for parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, concern about their child’s development or cronic medical condition.It’s a regular meeting place where you can unwind, socialise, discuss, get information, and support and be supported by other parents and family carers. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy. It’s support for you!

Members get to plan the group sessions around their specific needs as carers.

MyTime Marrickville is run by parent-peer workers who have shared experience in raising a child with disabilities and delays.

At MyTime, you can look forward to:

Chat over tea/coffee – In some MyTime sessions; members relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information.

Learn something new – In some sessions, the facilitator or a guest speaker might lead discussions on a topic of interest.

Take care of yourself – sometimes, the group might have fun with an activity aimed at helping members relax and look after their well-being.

Build your village of support with likeminded families that understand.

This program is for

Parents, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–18 years who have a disability, developmental delay, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development.

When

Five fortnightly sessions, each two hours long.All sessions run from 11am to 1pm AEDT for NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS.You’re welcome to join any session, or let us know during registration if you prefer a specific one.While we offer suggested discussion topics, you’re always welcome to bring any questions or themes that matter most to you.

Wednesday 29 April | The journey of parent carersMany parents share similar experiences when raising a child with developmental concerns. Join MyTime to reflect on your family’s journey, consider your own needs, and enjoy conversation, connection and a warm cuppa.

Wednesday 13 May | Mother’s Day – a moment of appreciationLet’s gently celebrate Mother’s Day at MyTime and acknowledge the care and love mums and primary carers give. Join us for a relaxed catch‑up with snacks, connection and optional childminding.

Wednesday 27 May | Big feelings & emotionsBig feelings are part of family life, but they can feel overwhelming. Join MyTime to explore simple emotion‑coaching ideas, calming techniques and sensory tools that support resilience and wellbeing for everyone.

Wednesday 10 June | Skills for the family in daily lifeJoin us for a relaxed, supportive MyTime session with simple, practical ideas to ease everyday family life. Connect with others, share experiences and take home a few gentle strategies to try.

Wednesday 24 June | Celebrating our wins and sharing ideas for the school holidays Join us for a supportive MyTime session to celebrate the big and small wins, share simple school‑holiday ideas, connect with others and leave with a few gentle strategies for your family.

Child-minding

Childminding is available for preschool-aged children, depending on bookings and availability.

Where

The program will be conducted face-to-face at our Marrickville house.Plumtree Children’s Services19 Yabsley Avenue, Marrickville, NSW, 2204

If you’re not based in Sydney or can’t visit our premises, please join the group online. Simply select the ‘joining online’ option.

Cost

Free

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Additional info

More about the program

Learn more about MyTime

Funding

MyTime is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services through Playgroup NSW. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.

Contact details

For more information or questions, feel free to contact Mana (Learning Together Manager) mana@plumtree.org.au

MyTime Vietnamese Group

Plumtree also facilitates MyTime Vietnamese Group. For more information, see here

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.
