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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\nImportant: Please complete the Building inclusion in libraries eLearning modules before attending. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions are for\n\n\n\nAll public library staff \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\nTuesday 9 June 20261:00 pm – 2:30 pm ASDT/ NSW\, ACT\, VIC and TAS 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\nWhere\n\n\n\nOnline via Zoom. Join us from anywhere in AustraliaInstructions 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\nCost\n\n\n\nFree \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\nThis 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\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\nAdditional info \n\n\n\n\n\nLog in detailsOnce you’re 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 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\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/social-story-for-your-library/
CATEGORIES:Libraries as Community Connectors,Workshop
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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 9 June to Tuesday 30 June 2026\,8pm–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 Tuesday\, 2 JuneGroups 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_t226/
CATEGORIES:Parenting Program,School Readiness
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