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SUMMARY:Let's talk about... Getting the most out of your meetings with professionals
DESCRIPTION:Parents leading for positive outcomes \n\n\n\nParents often meet with professionals to achieve the best outcomes for their children. The key to success lies in being well prepared and proactive.In this session\, we’ll share practical strategies and a helpful framework to help you prepare for meetings\, communicate with confidence and keep your family’s vision for your child at the centre of decision-making. We’ll explore ways to clarify the purpose of a meeting\, work collaboratively with professionals\, make sure everyone understands their role\, and follow up on agreed actions afterwards. We’ll also discuss practical tools that can help you stay organised\, navigate challenging moments and turn meeting discussions into meaningful next steps for your child and family \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about:  \n\n\n\n\nPreparing for meetings and setting clear goals\n\n\n\nKeeping your vision for your child at the centre of discussions\n\n\n\nWorking collaboratively with professionals and communicating effectivelyFollowing up on recommendations and agreed actions\n\n\n\nPractical tools and strategies to support successful meetings and positive outcomes\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\n\n\n\nWho can attend?For parents\, carers\, and family members of children with developmental concerns\, delay or disability aged 0-8 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 29 October 20267.30pm to 9.00pm (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\nWhereDelivered 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\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitatorKylie Aekins\, 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			What types of meetings will this session cover?The strategies discussed can be used in many different situations\, including meetings with therapists\, early childhood educators\, school staff\, support coordinators\, medical professionals and other members of your child’s support team. The focus is on helping you prepare for meetings\, communicate clearly and follow up confidently afterwards. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			How do I join the online sessions?After registering\, you’ll receive an automated confirmation email with the Zoom link and joining instructions. If you can’t find the email\, please check your junk or spam folder.We will also send you a reminder closer to the event date. You’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that can access Zoom. The recording of the workshop will not be shared with participants. 			\n								\n							\n						\n								\n							\n			Is this sessions recorded?This session may be 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 any personal information shared during the workshop confidential 			\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			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\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/meeting-with-professionals/
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