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Now & Next | Sunday
2026-05-10 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Empowering families since 2015

Now & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns.

The program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions, parents set goals, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.

Stronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead.

In Now & Next, you will:

Plan strengths-based goals and take small, practical steps to achieve them

Connect with other families, share information and learn together

Explore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals

Support your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies

Facilitated by parents like you
Now & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights.

Program structure
Now & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours.

Session 1: Create a vision and explore goals for your child, family, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session sets a foundation for the future.

Session 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.

Session 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.

Session 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact for your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book.

Session 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family.

Session 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships, enhancing your personal agency, well-being, and family resilience.

Session 8: Review your resources and practice applying them in various scenarios for the best outcomes.

Internationally acclaimed
Launched in 2015, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Canada, Singapore, Croatia and Albania.

From our surveys, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the program.

Who is this program for

Parents, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–12 years who have a disability, developmental delay, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development.

When

Weekly online sessions; Eight sessions, 2 hours eachAttendance at all sessions is required.From Sunday 10 May to Sunday 28 June,12pm–2pm AEST/ NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your time zone if needed.

Where

Delivered online via Zoom. Families from anywhere in Australia are welcome to join.Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.

Cost

Now & Next is free for all families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between the University of New South Wales, the University of Melbourne, Monash University and Plumtree. The program is valued at AUD $1,280.

RSVP

by Sunday 3 MayGroups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP

Flyer

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To provide personalised support, we ask families to enrol in one course per term, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals.

Additional info

Resources

Once your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program.

Log in details

Once 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.

Certificate of Completion

To receive a certificate of attendance, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience.

Accessibility

We want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities, neurodiversity, medical conditions, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience.

Contact details

For 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 nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840.

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.

Now & Next | Monday
2026-05-11 20:00 - 22:00
Empowering families since 2015

Now & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns.

The program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions, parents set goals, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.

Stronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead.

In Now & Next, you will:

Plan strengths-based goals and take small, practical steps to achieve them

Connect with other families, share information and learn together

Explore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals

Support your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies

Facilitated by parents like you
Now & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights.

Program structure
Now & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours.

Session 1: Create a vision and explore goals for your child, family, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session sets a foundation for the future.

Session 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.

Session 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.

Session 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact for your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book.

Session 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family.

Session 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships, enhancing your personal agency, well-being, and family resilience.

Session 8: Review your resources and practice applying them in various scenarios for the best outcomes.

Internationally acclaimed
Launched in 2015, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Canada, Singapore, Croatia and Albania.

From our surveys, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the program.

Who is this program for

Parents, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–12 years who have a disability, developmental delay, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development.

When

Weekly online sessions; Eight sessions, 2 hours eachAttendance at all sessions is required.From Monday 11 May to Monday 29 June,8pm–10pm AEST/ NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your time zone if needed.

Where

Delivered online via Zoom. Families from anywhere in Australia are welcome to join.Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.

Cost

Now & Next is free for all families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between the University of New South Wales, the University of Melbourne, Monash University and Plumtree. The program is valued at AUD $1,280.

RSVP

by Sunday 3 MayGroups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP

Flyer

View | Download | Share

To provide personalised support, we ask families to enrol in one course per term, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals.

Additional info

Resources

Once your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program.

Log in details

Once 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.

Certificate of Completion

To receive a certificate of attendance, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience.

Accessibility

We want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities, neurodiversity, medical conditions, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience.

Contact details

For 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 nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840.

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.

Now & Next | Wednesday
2026-05-13 20:00 - 22:00
Empowering families since 2015

Now & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns.

The program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions, parents set goals, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.

Stronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead.

In Now & Next, you will:

Plan strengths-based goals and take small, practical steps to achieve them

Connect with other families, share information and learn together

Explore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals

Support your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies

Facilitated by parents like you
Now & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights.

Program structure
Now & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours.

Session 1: Create a vision and explore goals for your child, family, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session sets a foundation for the future.

Session 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.

Session 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.

Session 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact for your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book.

Session 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family.

Session 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships, enhancing your personal agency, well-being, and family resilience.

Session 8: Review your resources and practice applying them in various scenarios for the best outcomes.

Internationally acclaimed
Launched in 2015, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Canada, Singapore, Croatia and Albania. From our surveys, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the program.

Who is this program for

Parents, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–12 years who have a disability, developmental delay, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development.

When

One session per week for 8 weeks; 2 hours each;Attendance at all eight sessions is required.From Wednesday 13 May to Wednesday 1 July; 8pm to 10pm AEST/ NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your time zone if needed.

Where

Delivered online via Zoom. Families from anywhere in Australia are welcome to join.Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.

Cost

Free for families in Australia with or without NDIS funding

RSVP

by Sunday 3 MayGroups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP

Flyer

View | Download | Share

To provide personalised support, we ask families to enrol in one course per term, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals.

Additional info

Resources

Once your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program.

Log in details

Once 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.

Certificate of Completion

To receive a certificate of attendance, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience.

Accessibility

We want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities, neurodiversity, medical conditions, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience.

Contact details

For 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 nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840.

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.

Now & Next | Thursday daytime
2026-05-14 12:00 - 14:00
Empowering families since 2015

Now & Next is a free 8-week online program developed by families to support parents of children with a disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns.

The program is facilitated by parent peer leaders who are trained to support families. Over 8 online sessions, parents set goals, explore possibilities and take small practical steps forward while learning alongside other families who share similar experiences.

Stronger families lead to better outcomes for children. Now & Next supports families to build confidence, develop practical strategies for their child and navigate the next steps ahead.

In Now & Next, you will:

Plan strengths-based goals and take small, practical steps to achieve them

Connect with other families, share information and learn together

Explore ways to collaborate with people involved in your child’s learning to achieve goals

Support your child and family’s wellbeing with practical strategies

Facilitated by parents like you
Now & Next is facilitated by parent peer workers. These are parents raising a child with a disability or developmental delay, who are trained to support families and also bring their knowledge and insights.

Program structure
Now & Next runs for eight weekly sessions. Each session is two hours.

Session 1: Create a vision and explore goals for your child, family, and yourself using our unique Pictability™ tool. This session sets a foundation for the future.

Session 2 and 3: Use our Goal to Action™ coaching tool to set and achieve three goals for you and your child.

Session 4: Identify your strengths and learn how to use them to accomplish your goals.

Session 5: Focus on the areas where you can make the greatest impact for your child and family’s life using the Now & Next Mindfulness colouring-in book.

Session 6: Explore the concept and practices that enhance well-being. Learn how to boost the well-being for your child and family.

Session 7: Develop skills for partnering with professionals and creating positive relationships, enhancing your personal agency, well-being, and family resilience.

Session 8: Review your resources and practice applying them in various scenarios for the best outcomes.

Internationally acclaimed
Launched in 2015, Now & Next is now being delivered in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Canada, Singapore, Croatia and Albania. From our surveys, 97% of families who completed Now & Next say they would recommend the program.

Who is this program for

Parents, family members and primary carers of children aged 0–12 years who have a disability, developmental delay, are neurodivergent or if there are concerns about their development.

When

Weekly online sessions; Eight sessions, 2 hours eachAttendance at all sessions is required.From Thursday 14 May to Thursday 2 July 2026,12pm–2pm AEST / NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS timePlease adjust for your time zone if needed.

Where

Delivered online via Zoom. Families from anywhere in Australia are welcome to join.Instructions will be emailed to you closer to the event date.If you need accessibility support, please let us know when you register.

Cost

Now & Next is free for all families in Australia as part of a research collaboration between the University of New South Wales, the University of Melbourne, Monash University and Plumtree. The program is valued at AUD $1,280.

RSVP

by Sunday 3 MayGroups are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP

Flyer

View | Download | Share

To provide personalised support, we ask families to enrol in one course per term, helping us focus on helping each family reach their goals.

Additional info

Resources

Once your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program.

Log in details

Once 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.

Certificate of Completion

To receive a certificate of attendance, you must have your camera on for all eight sessions to confirm your attendance and engagement. We encourage active participation in each session for the best learning experience.

Accessibility

We want all families to fully engage in our Now & Next program, and everyone is welcome! This includes parents or carers with disabilities, neurodiversity, medical conditions, or those who speak English as a second language. Let us know how we can support your participation to ensure a successful experience.

Contact details

For 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 nowandnext@plumtree.org.au or call (02) 9572 8840.

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.

Now & Next School
2026-06-09 20:00 - 22:00
Support your child to thrive at school and develop effective learning goals with educators.

Encouraging 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?

Parents’ 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.

Now & 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.

The four-session program is based on positive psychology, the science of wellbeing and our Child Voice model (Mahmic & Janson, 2019).

Learn about:

Achieving better outcomes by working in partnership with educators

Coaching your child to use their strengths to achieve goals

Practical strategies for improving your child’s wellbeing

Taking a proactive role in developing, review, and strengthen your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Fostering your child’s independent decision-making through our Child Voice model and resources

Receive 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.

This program is also ideal for parents planning their child’s transition to school.

What is our Child Voice model?

Learn more about this initiative acknowledged by Australian and international academics, parents of children with a disability and early childhood professionals in our blog.

This program is for

Parents, 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.

When

Weekly 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.

Where

Delivered 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.

Cost

*Free for families who have completed Now & Next, School & Life participants, and families currently working with us through the NDIS. Sponsored by Plumtree

For 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.

NDIS Price Guide: Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills, Training for Carers/Parents, Item no. 15_038_0117_1_3

RSVP

By 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.

Flyer

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Additional info

Resources

Once your registration is confirmed by a Now & Next team member, we will mail all the materials you need to participate in the program.

Log in details

After 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.

Certificate of Completion

To 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.

Accessibility

We 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

Contact details

For 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.

To 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.

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.
