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SUMMARY:Now & Next School
DESCRIPTION:Support your child to thrive at school and develop effective learning goals with educators.   \n\n\n\nEncouraging children to become independent young adults and voice their opinions is an important role for parents. How can we nurture this at school for relevant and achievable learning outcomes for children with disability or developmental delay?  \n\n\n\nParents’ opinions are usually included in developing learning plans with educators\, but without the child’s participation\, the goals developed may not use the child’s strengths and interests for the best outcomes. It’s never too early to start giving children opportunities to make choices.  \n\n\n\nNow & Next School is an evidence-based program to discover your child’s strengths\, coach them to make choices and enhance collaboration with educators for an effective Individual Education Plan.  \n\n\n\nThe four-session program is based on positive psychology\, the science of wellbeing and our Child Voice model (Mahmic & Janson\, 2019).  \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about: \n\n\n\n\nAchieving better outcomes by working in partnership with educators \n\n\n\nCoaching your child to use their strengths to achieve goals \n\n\n\nPractical strategies for improving your child’s wellbeing  \n\n\n\nTaking a proactive role in developing\, review\, and strengthen your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) \n\n\n\nFostering your child’s independent decision-making through our Child Voice model and resources \n\n\n\n\nReceive a report tailored to your child and parenting style to use in Goal Builder\, a resource you can bring to planning meetings or IEPs. It ensures that your child’s strengths and well-being are embedded in planning for good outcomes.  \n\n\n\nThis program is also ideal for parents planning their child’s transition to school. \n\n\n\nWhat is our Child Voice model?  \n\n\n\nLearn more about this initiative acknowledged by Australian and international academics\, parents of children with a disability and early childhood professionals in our blog.  \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\nThis program is for\n\n\n\nParents\, primary carers\, and family members of primary school-aged children—or children transitioning to school—who have a developmental delay or disability. We encourage registration with a partner\, co-parent or co-carer\, as working together leads to the best benefits.  \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\nWeekly online sessions across four weeks.Each session is 2 hours\, and attending all sessions is required.From Tuesday 3 November to Tuesday 24 November 20268pm–10pm AEST 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\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*Free for families who have completed Now & Next\, School & Life participants\, and families currently working with us through the NDIS. Sponsored by Plumtree \n\n\n\nFor all other families$640 per person or couple ($80.06 per hour for four 2‑hour sessions).The course fee can be claimed through NDIS funding* or paid privately.You don’t need to make any payment right now. A member of our Now & Next team will contact you soon. \n\n\n\nNDIS Price Guide: Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills\, Training for Carers/Parents\, Item no. 15_038_0117_1_3 \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 Wednesday 28 OctoberGroups may be cancelled if there are not enough RSVPs.In line with the NDIS Price Guide 2024–25\, we require seven days’ notice for any cancellations. \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 | Share | Download \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\nResources          \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member\, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog in details  \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register\, we’ll send more details as the date approaches\, including the link to join the session. Please ensure you have a reliable internet connection to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of Completion  \n\n\n\n\n\nTo receive a certificate of attendance\, please keep your camera on during all four sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We also encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome all families to fully engage in our Now & Next School program! This includes parents and carers with disabilities\, neurodiversity\, medical conditions\, or those who speak English as a second language. Please let us know how we can support your participation to make your experience a success \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact details \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about future course dates\, details\, or if your organization is interested in hosting Now & Next or making group bookings\, please contact the Now & Next team at eram@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo provide each family with focused support\, we ask that families enrol in one course per term.This approach helps us give our full attention to helping each family reach their goals. \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. 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. \n\n\n\nWe also offer free playgroups\, workshops and programs for all families\, along with an inclusive preschool where children of all abilities learn together. \n\n\n\nOur 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.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/now-next-school_t326/
CATEGORIES:Parenting Program,School Readiness
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SUMMARY:Libraries community of practice
DESCRIPTION:Sharing ideas to strengthen inclusion in community libraries \n\n\n\nHow can we make public libraries more welcoming and inclusive for children with developmental delay or disability and their families? \n\n\n\nJoin library staff from across Australia for a quarterly community of practice. These online sessions provide an opportunity to share experiences\, discuss challenges\, exchange practical ideas and learn from one another. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just getting started or have been working on inclusion for years\, you’re welcome to join the conversation. \n\n\n\nAfter registering once\, you’ll automatically receive invitations to future quarterly sessions. You can choose which sessions to attend and let us know to remove you from the list at any time. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this interaction session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nShare ideas and learn from other library staff\n\n\n\nCollaborate to strengthen inclusion through shared ideas and practical solutions\n\n\n\nKeep the momentum of inclusion going \n\n\n\nIdentify topics for future sessions (for example\, troubleshooting a social narrative or story)\n\n\n\nBring questions\, examples and resources to discuss with the group\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe recommend completing the Building inclusion in libraries eLearning modules before attending this workshop \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\nThese sessions are forPublic library staff from anywhere in Australia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenThursday 12 November 202612.30pm to 1.15pm AEDT (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS)Please noteAfter registering\, you’ll automatically receive invitations to future quarterly Community of Practice sessions. You’re welcome to join any session that suits your interests and availability\, and you can unsubscribe at any time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereOnline via Zoom. This session is open to public library staff anywhere in Australia. Joining instructions will be emailed before the program begins. If you require accessibility support\, please let us know when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmation emailYou will receive an automated booking confirmation email with session details. If you don’t see it in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help ensure future emails arrive in the right place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyerView | 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\nFacilitatorsRob Thomson\, State Library of NSW visiting scholar and library ambassador. Rob was the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) NSW Manager from 2019 to 2023. He is passionate about the role public libraries play in building welcoming and inclusive communities. Rob will facilitate the discussion with Plumtree parent peer worker Kylie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this workshop suitable for staff who are new to the topic?Yes. This session is open to library staff with a range of experience\, including those who are new to inclusion and accessibility. We recommend completing the Building Inclusion in Libraries eLearning modules before attending\, as the discussion will build on concepts introduced in the modules and focus on practical applications in library settings. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to attend every Community of Practice session?No. You are welcome to join any session that is relevant to your interests and availability.After registering\, you’ll automatically receive invitations to future quarterly Community of Practice sessions. You can choose which sessions to attend and unsubscribe from invitations at any time. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			How do I join the online sessions?After registering\, you’ll receive information\, including the Zoom link and instructions for joining the session. If you don’t see the email in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help future emails arrive in the right place.You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that can access Zoom. A member of the Plumtree team will also send a reminder closer to the session date. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Are the sessions recorded?To help create a safe and respectful space for discussion\, recordings are not shared with participants.Sessions may be recorded for internal training and quality assurance purposes only. Any recordings are kept confidential and are not used for public purposes. Participants are also asked to respect the privacy of others by keeping group discussions confidential. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can I ask questions during the sessions?Yes. The Community of Practice is designed to encourage discussion and shared learning.You are welcome to ask questions\, discuss situations you have encountered in your work\, share ideas and learn from the experiences of other library staff and families. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			What topics are discussed during Community of Practice sessions?Topics are shaped by participants and may include inclusive storytimes\, communication with families\, accessibility\, social narratives\, managing challenging situations\, promoting inclusive programs and other questions raised by library staff.Participants are encouraged to bring ideas\, examples and questions from their own library settings. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Will I receive a certificate of attendance?Certificates are not provided for Community of Practice sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact detailsFor more information\, please feel free to contact Marg\, Libraries project team leader\, at margaret@plumtree.org.auFundingThe Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation supporting children with developmental delay\, disability and their families. For more than 40 years\, we’ve worked alongside families through therapy\, parent peer support\, playgroups\, workshops and community programs. We believe families are the experts on their child\, and our professional team and parent peer workers work in partnership with families to support children’s participation\, development and everyday life.We also provide training and resources for professionals\, bringing together lived experience and professional expertise to support children’s inclusion and participation in their communities.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/libraries-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Libraries as Community Connectors,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Ask us anything- Inclusion for library staff
DESCRIPTION:A parent peer worker-led Q&A on making your library more inclusive as part of your Community of Practice \n\n\n\nMeet some of our Libraries as Community Connectors team members to discuss any questions or concerns about including children with developmental delay and disability in your library programs.  \n\n\n\nMarie is a trained parent peer worker at Plumtree and a parent of a child with disability or developmental delay. Through her work with families\, she hears firsthand about families’ experiences in community settings\, including libraries. Rob is a State Library of NSW visiting scholar and library ambassador. \n\n\n\nThis interactive session provides an opportunity to learn from families\, share experiences with library colleagues from across Australia and strengthen your community of practice. \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this interactive session\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nQuestions and scenarios raised by library staff\n\n\n\nWhat families have shared about their experiences in libraries through our consultations and surveys\n\n\n\nPractical approaches to making library programs more welcoming and inclusive\n\n\n\nOpportunities for libraries to share ideas\, challenges and examples from their own communities\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe recommend completing the Building inclusion in libraries eLearning modules before attending this workshop \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\nThese sessions are forAll public library staff across Australia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenTuesday 17 November 2026;1pm to 2.30pm AEDT (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereOnline via Zoom. This session is open to public library staff anywhere in Australia. Joining instructions will be emailed before the program begins. If you require accessibility support\, please let us know when registering. \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\nCostFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmation emailYou will receive an automated booking confirmation email with workshop details. If you don’t see it in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help ensure future emails arrive in the right place. \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\nFlyerView | 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\nFacilitatorsHosted by Rob Thomson\, State Library of NSW visiting scholar and library ambassador. Rob was the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) NSW Manager from 2019 to 2023. He is passionate about the role public libraries play in building welcoming and inclusive communities. Rob will facilitate the discussion with Plumtree parent peer worker Marie. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked question \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to complete the Building Inclusion in Libraries eLearning modules before attending?Yes. Participants are asked to complete the Building Inclusion in Libraries eLearning modules before attending the session. The Q&A discussion builds on the information covered in the modules and is designed to help library staff apply what they have learned in everyday library settings 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			How do I join the online sessions?After registering\, you’ll receive information closer to the session date\, including the Zoom link and instructions for joining. If you don’t see the email in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help future emails arrive in the right place.You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that can access Zoom. A member of the Plumtree team will also send a reminder before the session. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Are the sessions recorded?To help create a safe and respectful space for discussion\, recordings are not shared with participants.Sessions may be recorded for internal training and quality assurance purposes only. Any recordings are kept confidential and are not used for public purposes. Participants are also asked to respect the privacy of others by keeping group discussions confidential. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Will I receive a certificate of attendance?Certificates are not provided for this session.If you require a letter confirming your attendance\, please contact Mana at mana@plumtree.org.au after the session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact detailsFor more information\, please feel free to contact Marg\, Libraries project team leader\, at margaret@plumtree.org.auFundingThe Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation supporting children with developmental delay\, disability and their families. For more than 40 years\, we’ve worked alongside families through therapy\, parent peer support\, playgroups\, workshops and community programs. We believe families are the experts on their child\, and our professional team and parent peer workers work in partnership with families to support children’s participation\, development and everyday life.We also provide training and resources for professionals\, bringing together lived experience and professional expertise to support children’s inclusion and participation in their communities.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/qanda-inclusion-for-library-staff-t426/
CATEGORIES:Libraries as Community Connectors,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk about… Building relationships for a thriving family | for dads and male carers
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore how to foster positive family outcomes through relationship health. \n\n\n\nOne of the most important is the relationship with the people we share family life with\, whether that’s a partner\, co-parent or other important people in our family. Like anything important\, it can need a little time and attention to stay strong. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWith the busyness of daily life\, it’s easy for connection to slip into the background. This session offers a chance to pause\, reflect and reconnect with what matters most to you and your family relationships. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen parents feel supported and connected\, it can have a positive flow-on for the whole family. Communication plays a big part in this\, along with understanding what helps you feel close\, heard and on the same page. \n\n\n\nThis workshop offers practical ideas and a positive space to reflect\, refresh and strengthen your connection as you move towards your shared hopes for your family. \n\n\n\n\n\nCome along to discuss and explore: \n\n\n\n\nSimple ways to reflect on what’s important to you\n\n\n\nHow to build a shared vision for your relationship and family\n\n\n\nThe Relationship T.H.R.I.L.L.S. framework\n\n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to join in as much or as little as feels right for you. There is no expectation to share personal experiences with the group. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe ‘Let’s talk about…’ sessions are designed by families for families to discuss various topics and learn together. They are facilitated by trained parent-peer workers raising a child with developmental delay or disability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho can attend?Fathers and other male primary carers of children aged 0-12 years \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenThursday 19 November 20268 pm to 9.30 pm (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereOnline via Zoom. This session is open to families anywhere in Australia. Joining instructions will be emailed before the program begins. If you require accessibility support\, please let us know when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVPPlease RSVP to secure your place.To help create a consistent and supportive group experience\, participants will be asked to confirm they can attend. The session will proceed once at least four participants have confirmed their commitment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyerView | Share | Download \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonial \n\n\n\nI loved it that\, not only I gained some new information but\, it was explained in a way that helped me reflect it withing my relationship and guided me to articulate what is important to me and why it is… and how to do it. Wow!Company NameLoved the exercise with the questions. Looking forward to do it with my partner. It will be so helpful to us.Company NameIt helped me recognize and appreciate a lot more the contribution that my parter makes to our family life and also equipped me with strategies and ideas for improving and maintaining our relationship.  Company Name\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitatorMelo Kalemkeridis\, a trained peer worker and parent raising a child with a disability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked question \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this program suitable for parents of children with disability or developmental delay?Yes. All families are welcome. While this workshop is not disability-specific\, it explores relationships\, communication and shared family goals. Many parents of children with disability or developmental delay find it helpful to take time to reflect on their relationship\, connect with their partner and discuss what is important to their family. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			How do I join the online sessions?After registering\, you’ll receive information\, including the Zoom link and instructions for joining the sessions.  If you don’t see the email in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help future emails arrive in the right place. A staff member will also send other reminders closer to the startign date. You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that can access Zoom. Our online sessions are interactive and designed to create a safe and supportive space for everyone\, so recordings are not shared. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Do I need to participate in discussions?You are welcome to join in as much or as little as feels right for you. There is no expectation to share personal experiences with the group.We encourage participants to take part in discussions and reflections where they feel comfortable. Many people find it helpful to listen\, reflect and take away ideas that are relevant to their own family. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Are the sessions recorded?Sessions are recorded for internal training and quality assurance purposes only. Recordings are not shared with participants or used for any public purpose.  To help create a safe and respectful environment\, participants are asked to keep group discussions confidential. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this service confidential?Yes. Facilitators maintain confidentiality and ask all participants to respect the privacy of others in the group. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can professionals attend this session?At this time\, this program is available for parents\, carers and family members only. We are unable to accommodate professionals in this group. If you work with families\, please feel free to share information about the program with those you support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact detailsFor more information or if you have any questions\, please contact Mana\, Learning Together Manager\, at mana@plumtree.org.auFundingPlumtree’s free programs are funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout PlumtreePlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation that helps families thrive. For more than 40 years\, we’ve worked in partnership with families to support children to learn\, participate and thrive. Through therapy\, parenting programs\, playgroups\, workshops and inclusive education\, we help build confidence\, capability and strong communities where all children belong.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/lta-building-relationships-for-a-thriving-family-dads/
CATEGORIES:Let's talk about series,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Make a social story for your library
DESCRIPTION:A workshop on helping children feel confident when visiting your library Some children prefer familiar routines and may feel anxious when going to new places\, including the library. A simple social story can help prepare them for the day and enjoy the experience.  \n\n\n\nSocial stories or social scripts are a research‑informed practical tool to help all children understand what to expect and feel more at ease. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create a social story tailored for your library that families can print or access online. Social stories can explain routines\, spaces and experiences in a clear\, friendly way to support a smoother\, more confident visit.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by a librarian\, a parent peer worker and a specialist early childhood teacher\, this practical session will give you the tools to make your library more welcoming and inclusive. They will share both practical strategies and developmental insights to help you create a resource that supports all children and families in your community.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this interactive session\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nWhat makes an effective social story \n\n\n\nHow social stories support children and families \n\n\n\nWays libraries can use social stories to promote inclusion \n\n\n\nHow to create a social story that reflects your library’s spaces\, routines and expectations \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe recommend completing the Building inclusion in libraries eLearning modules before attending this workshop \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\nThese sessions are forPublic library staff from anywhere in Australia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenMonday 23 November 20261:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEDT (NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhereOnline via Zoom. This session is open to public library staff anywhere in Australia. Joining instructions will be emailed before the program begins. If you require accessibility support\, please let us know when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmation emailYou will receive an automated booking confirmation email with session details. If you don’t see it in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help ensure future emails arrive in the right place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyerView | 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\nFacilitatorsThis session will be co‑facilitated by an experienced librarian\, a specialist early childhood teacher and a parent-peer worker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions \n\n\n\n			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this workshop suitable for staff who are new to the topic?Yes. This session is open to library staff with a range of experience\, including those who are new to inclusion and accessibility. We recommend completing the Building Inclusion in Libraries eLearning modules before attending\, as the discussion will build on concepts introduced in the modules and focus on practical applications in library settings. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Will I create a social story during the workshop?The workshop includes practical activities to help you start developing a social story for your library. You will leave with ideas and resources that you can adapt to reflect your library’s spaces\, routines and programs. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			How do I join the online sessions?After registering\, you’ll receive information\, including the Zoom link and instructions for joining the session. If you don’t see the email in your inbox\, please check your Junk or Spam folder. Moving it to your inbox will help future emails arrive in the right place.You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that can access Zoom. A member of the Plumtree team will also send a reminder closer to the session date. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Are the sessions recorded?Recordings are not shared with participants.Sessions may be recorded for internal training and quality assurance purposes only. Any recordings are kept confidential and are not used for public purposes. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Can I ask questions during the sessions?Yes. The workshop is interactive\, and participants are encouraged to ask questions\, share ideas and discuss how social stories might be used in their own library settings. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Will I receive a certificate of attendance?Certificates are not provided for this session.If you require a letter confirming your attendance\, please contact Mana at mana@plumtree.org.au after the session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact detailsFor more information\, please feel free to contact Marg\, Libraries project team leader\, at margaret@plumtree.org.auFundingThe Libraries as Community Connectors project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout PlumtreePlumtree is a not-for-profit\, community-based organisation supporting children with developmental delay\, disability and their families. For more than 40 years\, we’ve worked alongside families through therapy\, parent peer support\, playgroups\, workshops and community programs. We believe families are the experts on their child\, and our professional team and parent peer workers work in partnership with families to support children’s participation\, development and everyday life.We also provide training and resources for professionals\, bringing together lived experience and professional expertise to support children’s inclusion and participation in their communities.
URL:https://www.plumtree.org.au/event/social-story-for-your-library-nov2026/
CATEGORIES:Libraries as Community Connectors,Workshop
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